Thought I'd Share A Poem About My Heritage

The Seeds of Appalachia

by

D.R. Mayes

Oh the seeds of Appalachia, may you fall on fertile ground

And share this world the beauty, of the ancient mountain sound

Of faith in God and hand to plow, your children straight and true

Where ever life may take you, the seed is still in you

Oh mountain high and valley low, and holler in between

The beauty of Gods most precious work, so few have ever seen

Of mountain mist the forest thick, and ridge toward the stars

Instills in you a peace and grace, no matter where you are

Oh pristine pine and mighty oak, long decades do you toil

With roots so deep and anchored firm, in gracious mountain soil

Just like them we stand so proud, a heritage rich and strong

Our branches spread beyond our own, but always we belong

9/8/2011