Swing Dat Fiddle Bow and Other Verses invites you into a world of rhythm, family, and seasonal work told in lively dialect and song.
These poems jump from springtime fields to dinner tables, from trains to porch dances, all carried by a strong, musical voice.
Structured as a sequence of verses and longer, chorus-filled pieces, the book blends everyday life with rich cultural textures. It explores work, memory, celebration, and hardship through a vernacular that feels immediate and authentic, creating a snapshot of a community through its songs and stories.
- Vivid, rhythm-driven poems that capture seasons, labor, and meals as shared experiences.
- A strong sense of place and community, told in dialect-inflected voice and music-rich phrasing.
- Topics range from farming and cooking to dances, trains, and church-like gatherings, all through song-like verse.
- Poignant moments of memory and pride, delivered with warmth and humor.
Ideal for fans of folk poetry and Americana verse, and for readers who enjoy a voice rooted in tradition and daily life.