Old Gray Gertie shades the Indian Creek -
with taut steel arms and wood planks
Cackling birds of every size and shape -
perched high above the root entangled banks
Rock bass skim the turbulent topwater -
for morning snacks
The Old Mill whistles with the ghost -
of the grinding wheel filling flour sacks
Gerties air is sweet ambrosia ,
Wild gardenia and rose , honeysuckle and -
magnolia
Churning rapids mimic the laughter of -
many a child , the alms of Creek fathers ,
the reverence of naked feet in cool waters
Sunshine reveals her gem studded brilliance ,
she's passing throughout the country foothills with southern charm and diligence* ...