Sunday, August 5, 2018

I'm From Appalachia





I’m from Appalachia where the mountains are home
And the land is pregnant with age old meaning
The gardens are planted by the wisdom of the signs
The corn grows tall with jointed stalks bending

Fresh winds sweep across these ancient hills
The echoes evoke like fragrant honeysuckle vine
The stars are more nearer and the sun shines brighter
On those old familiar pathways that were left behind

One can never know what lies beyond a hilltop
Clothes on clotheslines blowing in the wind
That dear, sweet voice calling, come to supper
Gathering around the table, where love is akin

Learning very early how to cook, can and preserve
From the rich earth that many wise have laid feet upon
Given freely and worth more than wealth of money
Such joy, knowing that now it has become my own

Such a rich heritage passed down through the years
Sweet as the apples, pears and each juicy plum
A way of life that no one can ever lose, take or break
Fine as that childhood wagon made from a black gum

And those spirit filled churches, oh what joy to be had
Plenty of preaching and shouting echoes across time
Age old faith handed down through the generations
God surely did design it all with his grace in mind

Wonders never cease across this beautiful Blue Ridge
The water runs crystal, clear down every hill and trail
Sweet as molasses from sugar cane stripped at the mill
Such a treat and humbly I accept, this life is so swell

These mountains I call home just beyond the horizon
My spirit dwells and in tranquil peace does shine
I will plant it firmly for those who follow after
In hopes they’ll never leave the chimney smoke behind

© Susie Swanson, 2018

Just a quick update, I got a diagnosis this past week that I didn't expect and sure didn't want to hear. I've told before about having Adrenal Gland Fatigue, well they run a Test on my Adrenal Glands this week and they're barely putting out any cortisol at all which is a very important hormone that keeps the body functioning and our defense against stress. The Endocrinoligist said I had Addison's Disease and I'm having a hard time accepting it but God is in control and he will help me through this like he always has. It'll be Steroid city for me the rest of my life and those things are hard to live through. I'm having a very hard time with them now and I'm just starting out on a child's dose, can't even imagine the how's or what's that's to come. I'm depending on God for that cause he holds the future. I wanted so much to get better news cause I'm not getting any younger. I just want to live my life again and do the things I love to do. Just keep me in y'alls  prayers and I'm praying for you all as well. May God Bless!!  ~Susie~



5 comments:

  1. Susie, Yes you are in my prayers. I wish I could do more. I also wish yours news could have been better. I pray your drs. know your true illness. Some times it's hard to take what they say...after you have been through so many wrong diagnoses. I care for you Susie and would love for you to be well. You will always be in my prayers. Blessings, xoxo,love you, Susie

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  2. Susie, this news just breaks my heart. I do so admire you for your continued faith in God. Prayers for you...

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  3. Susie, I will keep you in my prayers. I am sorry to hear about the diagnosis. Your poem paints such a peaceful loving picture of the mountains and of faith and family. God bless you.

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  4. Prayers for you here, Susie. I'm so sorry to hear you didn't get better news. I hope you can get adjusted to the steroids and that they can help you to feel better. Your poem about your mountain home is lovely. Your words really capture what a beautiful life you have there.

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  5. Aug 25, Hi, Susie, Thinking of you this evening and praying for you. Hope you have a peaceful weekend.

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