And Wolfeyes58 i haven't forgotten you. the spark that started the fire. Bravo Bravo Whistle Whistle

wonderful as always

Wonderful Wolf...closed my eyes and I was there....

Ok I give...what did I do that you haven't forgotten me about?

Thank you Pam...I knew you would like it.

Thanks Cat..It's beautiful there isn't it?

Nice write Robert touched this country girl's heart!

a collaboration....

true country people working together...love it

Take me to the country
Where we leave our doors unlocked
Where children play in mounds of hay
And don't worry about the clock

Take me to the country
where kids find ponds to beach
Where the dirty toes and fishin poles
are always within reach

Take me to the country
Where we still say Sir, and Ma'am
Where a Sunday drive makes ya feel alive
Where ya find the bestest Jam

Take me to the country
Where most people know your name
Walk down any street,
and you'll always meet
kids out playing silly games

Take me to the country
Where the supper's always fresh
And when the evening ends
You share with your friends
Your stories about your kids

Take me to the country
Where you know the Preacher too
You might not make it on Sunday,
But he won't forget you

Take me to the country
Where we have knives, and guns
Unlike city folk, we're using em
As a means, not as an end
Lots of hunting here, both bird, and deer
Fills the deep freeze for a while
and when friends stop by, the stories fly
And everybody smiles

Take me to the country
Where guys will take a "Chaw"
and never need a spitcup
As they're talking to thier Maw

Take me to the country
Where the corn grows WAY so tall
Where we have a local grocer
Not a hint of a mega mall
Where we mostly have antennas
on the rooftops of our homes
Where we have "mouser" kitties
And the dogs get mega bones

Leave me in the country
Where I can see ALL this
and when I die, I'll know that I
shall have eternal bliss

Just thought of another couple verses to add

Take me to the country
Where we still have "The Fair"
When on Friday night
If the wind is right,
There's manure in the air.
When on the camprounds
You can hear the sounds
Of laughter everywhere.

Take me to the country
Where we always have "Open House"
If the door's ajar, come near or far
Bring your kids, and bring your spouse.

We just have one small request,
Knock the mud off, try to do your best
Cuz if you've been out in the field,
Trying to increase your yield
Keep my Missus from yellin
Cuz there simply ain't no tellin
What's at the bottom of your dungarees
So, hey there Bubba, Pretty please
Keep her happy, and me too
And she won't make no fuss with you.

Take me to the country
Where we started the phrase Drive-by
Where you always wave a hand or two
to a car that's Drivin by
You prob'ly know 'em, if'n not then maybe soon
They'll stop by your place,
And they'll say Grace before supper- early June

Take me to the country
Way out on Rural Route 6
You can keep your downtown living
Cuz I'm happy in the styx.

WOW Elwood you just covered just about everything countryfied. Is there anything left??? Great job. Glad I could have started this flow.

And Vicki...I am glad I touched your heart sweetie. I always try too.

And brooke..glad you liked the collaboration...Elwood just ran with it...he's doing good.

Well Wolf, you could do it from a southern slant. I have a Yankee's perspective on country living.. Thanks for the kind words.

I think the country whether it be southern or northern is all the same. As long as there is peace, tranquility, happiness, lush green grass, pleasant folk, fairs and all that good stuff, the country is where I want to be. I'll think of something to add to it today.

Ahh, the beauty of the country...very nice Robert

Thank you Rhonda dear...you're good at collaborating...why don't you pitch in?

How'd I miss this one??

Love the ending. Maybe heaven is here on earth. I guess it depends upon how we breathe, or on how we see things...let things in

You have been busy yourself sweetie and I can easily forgive you for missing it. Glad you saw it though and glad you liked it. Heaven is here on earth..we just have to take the time to see and experience it.

Hell! I'm already here!!!!!