A Gungy Huskin’ Bee

Now we’re huskin’ uv the corn,

     Pleasant autumn labors;

Men an’ women, gals an’ boys,

     Willin’ friends an’ neighbors.

Barn is like a fairyland,

     With the lights a-glowin’;

Red ears captured now an’ then

     Keeps the fun a-goin’.

Maidens huskin’ here an’ there,

     Lot’s o’ good ears missin’;

Can’t expect much out o’ them,

     They’re too busy kissin’!

Red ears skurcer’n turkey’s teeth,

     Disappointment smother;

When you find one slyly pass

     It frum one to ‘tother!

Huskin’ corn an’ tellin’ tales

     Red ears make completer;

Blushin’ cheeks an’ reddened lips

     Are a hull lot sweeter.

Clear the floor now, Bill an’ John,

     Rougish eyes are glancin’;

Git your home-made fiddles out,

     Gals are fit fur dancin’.

“Forward two, an’ forward four.

     Shassay down the middle!”

Never mind if ev’ry string’s

     Busted on the fiddle!

Coffee, beans an’ punkin pie

     Apple jack an’ cider.

Douse the lights, we’ll see ‘em home

     Mary, Jane an’ Ida!

Nov. 11, ‘10