I'm a big-city kid from Seattle living in a small mountain town in WV. I've still got my long hair & goatee, I drive "defensively" (sometimes I make my wife grab the handle 
), and when I come home from work it's not uncommon to have Extreme, Alice Cooper, Collective Soul, Asia or Creed crankin' in the car...One thing I don't miss is the "always gotta be doin' something NOW" attitude of city life, the constant rushing, being stuck in traffic, and rude people.
Living in a small town may not have all the "stuff" of the big-city, but folk seem to be nicer, the home-cooked food is incredible, it's quiet at night (people actually relax!)...
Anyway, I came across this song on the radio while working one day ~ "Holler Back" by The Lost Trailers. It's become one of my faves & serves as the inspiration for this contest. Check out the video on YouTube, read the lyrics & write me something about livin' down home ~ whatever down home is for you, it doesn't have to be the American South (if you're from Down Unda it can be The Outback! No, not the steakhouse...).
What I don't want:
- Redneck bashing/mocking
- KKK or racial slurs
- Cliche
- Any negativity or cussing
- God/Bible-belt bashing
- TyPiNg LiKe ThIs or txt
- Erotica or sensual
What I do want:
- Keep it clean & fun, this is open to all ages. I don't mind mention of girls in Daisy Dukes, just don't be drooling all over them
- No line limit, but please be reasonable.
- Down-home comforts, memories, good times...
- Lyrics welcome
- Keep it light, if I get lost in the holler of yer metaphor I may not make it out...
- Have fun! This is not a critical contest, just use common sense & spell check (unless y'all are usin' intentional slang). If I can read it with a smile, a laugh, or comforting thought then you're probably on the right track
The Lost Trailers "Holler Back"
Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WizRFP_RlGk
I got a city folk friend in a hip-hop world
He goes by E. Diddy but his name is Earl
Cocks his hat to the side in his Grandma's ride
Pumpin' nothin' but bass
He says things like, 'Dawg, are you down with that'
And, 'Don't that fly girl got some back'
And I feel so doggone outta place
When he says,
'Holler back when you get back home'
I say, 'The only holler back that I know is'
(Chorus)
In that holler back in the woods
Where the country folks got it good
Homebrewed, homegrown
Where the wild seeds 'a get sown
It's a blast from the past
All the cowgirls shakin' their sassafras
Let out a howl if 'ya feel like 'ya gotta
If you wanna go on back to the holler
Holler back
Take a left off the Interstate
Go ten miles
Take a right on Farm Road 99
And just roll 'til the blacktop ends
'Ya see Mary Jo rockin' that front porch swing
Bikini top and them cut-off jeans
And that's where Hillbilly Heaven begins
Ah, she'll pour 'ya some of that cherry wine
Boy, you're guaranteed to have yourself
One hell of a time
(Chorus 2x)
(Homebrewed, homegrown
Where the wild seeds a get sown
It's a blast from the past
All the cowgirls shakin' their sassafras
Homebrewed, homegrown
Where the wild seeds a get sown)
Ooh...
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on December 7, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 300, Bronze: 200, Honorable mention: 7 people
- Final notes: Thank you everyone ~
I apologize for the delay in judging, but in the holler as well as any town/city/dot on the map: life happens.
This is not a PIF, so I'm not expecting Gold to do anything more than enjoy the shinie & points. I've added more HMs because this was a good contest & I enjoyed them all: each writer in this contest had something of worth and I appreciate you all for taking time to enter.
Gold, Silver & Bronze are in order, HMs not so much.
Thanks again~
Tim
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In that holler back in the woods
Where the country folks got it good
Homebrewed, homegrown
Where the wild seeds 'a get sown
It's a blast from the past
All the cowgirls shakin' their sassafras
Let out a howl if 'ya feel like 'ya gotta
If you wanna go on back to the holler
Holler back
~ Holler Back, The Lost Trailers
Contest Winners
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Memories of my country town drinking coke out of a bottle with peanuts poured in theres nothing more tasty and a cowgirls diet meal for tby storiesuntold 42 lines, 4 comments, on Nov 6 10:01 AM 2008. In Life, Country folks
Gold trophy winner
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Leaves grow a bright green,
In a rural Spring,• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
“Why, ain’t you a pearl!!” I grinned at my girl,
leaping out of my old ford truckby apoeticinjustice 59 lines, 35 comments, on Feb 24 8:38 PM 2007. In Cowboy Poetry, Humor, Personal
Honorable mention
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This is not a new poem but it wouldn't come up under prewrites.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Swimming in the waters that one fishes in
oh, what a perfect thrillby 2lullabyhaven 25 lines, 5 comments, on Oct 20 1:43 PM 2008. In Contest, Thoughts Honorable mention
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Most dont know
how it truley feelsby mpsoldierswife 36 lines, 6 comments, on Nov 3 7:40 AM 2008. In Nature, Contest, Life Honorable mention
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Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [17]
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I watched this baby rabbit pass
a half grown furry Jackby davidwright 43 lines, 9 comments, on Oct 20 3:06 PM 2008. In Contest• Commented on by judge. -
Down home,
south of nowhere,by AngelxXxDust 15 lines, 1 comment, on Nov 2 6:01 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
You’ve been hanging around trying to ring my bell. That’s all you want to do as far as I can tell.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I prance by the apple tree and jump just high enough
To grab onto a limb and shake it harshly rough• Commented on by judge. -
A bird called his love
“ I am here”,
prompt• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Comments
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Great Song! Have to ask....have you heard "Chicken Fried" ? Here is a link just so you can check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FupshBnL5OY&feature=related
It's not the video to the song but you can hear it this way! -
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Thank you ~
No, haven't heard that song before, but thanks! I'll check it out in a li'l bit.
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Cool contest
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LOL
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Oh, I thought you meant the verb "holler" - i.e. "shout/yell"..
Good luck with your competition, anyway!
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It's a play on words:
[from the lyrics to Holler Back:]
When he says,
'Holler back when you get back home'
I say, 'The only holler back that I know is'
(Chorus)
In that holler back in the woods
Where the country folks got it good
Homebrewed, homegrown
Where the wild seeds 'a get sown
It's a blast from the past
All the cowgirls shakin' their sassafras
Let out a howl if 'ya feel like 'ya gotta
If you wanna go on back to the holler
Holler back
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Really cool idea. I'm from Texas and will see if I can give yawl a good holler back.
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Thank you~
I hope to see something from you soon!
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Oooooh, I love the idea here. I'm caught between two homes at the moment though, and unsure where home is! I'll try to write for you, I've bookmarked.
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Thank you~
I enjoy your work, would love to see something from you!
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anytime there's cowgirls shaking their sassafras it gets my attention...I'll see if I can come up with something.
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LOL~
Please do! I look forward to reading your entry!
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I'm from Texas too and damn proud of it by golly! I'm lovin' the chance ta get to usin' some of that good 'ol country slang that all them high nosed city types make fun of as uneducated hic stuff. So now I'll see if I can rustle up somethin' good fer ya. Great song too by the way!
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Thank you for your entry ~
I look forward to reading it thoroughly when I prepare to judge.
Uneducated hic stuff ~ lol
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loving the lyrics to this one
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It's a fun song ~
hope to see your entry!
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Didn't realize this was a contest when I clicked, but love the idea -- heard the song on my fav station some time back, and thought it was great. I'm part Texan, part Minnesotan, all small-town girl trapped in big-town life -- I may or may not enter, but surely will read the entries!
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I clicked this, totally intriuged by the title, not knowing it was a contest. Great idea, I will think on this and see if I can't find my muse sipping some sweet tea under the magnolia tree.
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Hi Michelle ~
I'd be honored if your muse inspires words for this contest! I also have another contest for the ladies if'n y'all are interested:
http://allpoetry.com/contest/2425385
~ Tim
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Sassafras Tea,
now there is summin I havent drank in years. Will be back to contribute some wisdom of thought.
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Closes Sunday, hope to see your entry!
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GAH!!
Dagnammit....have a poem that would fit in loooovely but you say no PW!! Any chance you'd reconsider?
No worries if not Great idea in any case x
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PWs are ok now!
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Fab..
...thanks so much hope you like x it means a lot to me, would be nice to have feedback from someone who knows what they're on about x
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Sounds like a fun contest
Have bookmarked it and hopefully I'll find my muse in time to enter
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It's open 'til Sunday Hope to see your entry!
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Sweetie
I pulled out woud you please delete my entry. I was trying to find the time..i felt a person needed me more than the contest but i guess not.
Anyway just delete it now cause i am too darn depressed to write a freakin thing.
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Thanks so much for a delightful contest to enter and for the honor of the HM...congrats to all of the other winners
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Very welcome & thank you! I enjoyed the read.
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