infinite_dwarf

Jan 18, 2009 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Popcorn Sutton

Popcorn Sutton's m'name
an' moonshinin's m' game.
I wake up at dawn
in these here Smokies.

Used to be a secret where I was.
A l'il ole holler crossin' the main street
that looks like it up and dies
'bout a half mile out
but it's there.

Nowadays, everbody know Popcorn.
With m' book, and m' likker
I'm like Hollywood,
But I'm still a simple folk.

I'll die with m sugar
and m' copper
and you know what?
I'd not have it any other way....

— infinite_dwarf, Jan 18, 2009

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: North Carolina, USA, USA

Favorite Poets: E.A. Poe, Lewis Carroll, Charles Bukowski, Michael McClure, Lawrence Ferlenghetti.

Critiques

Conect11

17 years 4 months ago

accccccccccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

what the heck is this???!!!! Two popcorn poems in one night?! Although yours is much more fun. I love your use of language, I tried that a couple of years ago and definately couldn't master it. The same thing happened to me with the History Channel years ago. (actually think it was PBS) Ended up writing a poem about a WWI cemetary. Hmmm, I wonder if I can find it... Mark W. I like Cal and his dog Napalm I like Ike and his itty-bitty A-bomb everybody got one, I want mine you can order it up on Channel Nine. ~From "Doctor Jeep" by The Sisters of Mercy

infinite_dwarf

17 years 4 months ago

jumps up and down excitedly...

Cool! someone else was inspired too? I gotta go find it, as I was completely enthralled with this fella! Yes, please do find your PBS poem, as I'd love to read it. I guess I should have read stream first, as I didn't know that someone else already covered the topic. :~) ~Jess K. ---------------------------------------------------- -"Handle every situation like a dog: if you can't eat it, or screw it, piss on it and walk away!"

Conect11

17 years 4 months ago

nonononononoono

My popcorn poem is A: Not on the stream, I posted it as a forum post and B: totally about the food, not the person lol! Mark W. I like Cal and his dog Napalm I like Ike and his itty-bitty A-bomb everybody got one, I want mine you can order it up on Channel Nine. ~From "Doctor Jeep" by The Sisters of Mercy

Quillsvein1

17 years 4 months ago

this is

a fun poem! we need more fun poems. a serious lot, most poets. i picture a kind of cowboy guy who really enjoys popcorn? maybe? neat write. gb

infinite_dwarf

17 years 4 months ago

NY dude

Your picture isn't totally off, Quills. Actually, he earned that nickname because of a popcorn snafu he got caught up in. I forgot if he burned it, or broke the machine, or what, but the name 'popcorn' stuck after that. He's really a true mountain man, and lives in Tennessee. He's been busted numerous times for moonshining but he still continues. The History channel had a special called The True Hillbilly (or something like that) hosted by Billy Ray Cyrus (yes, the annoying country singer) and they featured bootleggers and moonshiners - with Marvin being the focus. Thanks for stopping by! ~Jess K. ---------------------------------------------------- -"Handle every situation like a dog: if you can't eat it, or screw it, piss on it and walk away!"

Conect11

17 years 4 months ago

ewwww,

would this then be an "achy breaky" poem? Mark W. I like Cal and his dog Napalm I like Ike and his itty-bitty A-bomb everybody got one, I want mine you can order it up on Channel Nine. ~From "Doctor Jeep" by The Sisters of Mercy

Quillsvein1

17 years 4 months ago

moonshine!

i never did drink that. can't it make you blind? and call me john, that's my name! lol. what was i thinking? gb

Conect11

17 years 4 months ago

no John,

the Catholics taught you the thing that makes you blind is masterb----- you know what, maybe it's best you just don't drink the moonshine, either. BTW, my neighbor, the wonderful subject of my poem: Marinko has sampled his homemade Serbian moonshine on a couple of occasions. Let's just say it'll put hair on your chest! Mark W. Galatians 5:22-23 "22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. Against these, there is no law!" My favorite verse(s) in the Bible

poewriter58

17 years 4 months ago

Jess

I see the vernacular of the south hasn't left you. amusing and amazing write Mom

infinite_dwarf

17 years 4 months ago

LOL, thanks all!

Mark, the Catholics are wrong, otherwise 95% of the male population (and probably a good chunk of the females too) would all be blind. I've never had straight moonshine, but it's supposed to be pretty potent stuff. I did, however, have some sake about 5 years back - the Japanese must not have sinuses left, or something. Mine burned just smelling that stuff! Couldn't tell you what it tastes like, because it was like fire all the way down. No, never have, nor never will lose the Southern. :~) You know what I'm talking about then, Kelsey!!! Wasn't that an awesome special?! (save BR Cyrus... don't like him) ~Jess K. ---------------------------------------------------- -"Handle every situation like a dog: if you can't eat it, or screw it, piss on it and walk away!"

Janice Pearce

17 years 4 months ago

Popcorn Sutton

Enjoyed this Jess, the launguage was spot-on A funny little piece~ _____________________________ To write a touching poem, you must gently stir the soul, if it brings forth tears or smiles, then the story was beautifully told. ________Janice Pearce_________

themoonman

17 years 4 months ago

Jess...

I've seen that special on "Popcorn"... cleverly written poem you have here... Richard

JWwildcat2012

17 years 3 months ago

Hey.......A southern poem.........

Jess,I am a Kentucky boy,and I have probably watched one History channel show.I do not know one thing about'Popcorn'Sutton,either........but if I hear somebody talk in the southern language you put in the poem,i will roll across the floor laughing.Im southern as heck,but believe it or not,I enunciate my words when i talk.You remind me of a Jeff Foxworthy stand-up bit that,if I am not mistaken,is on one of his Blue Collar movies.He mimicks the after-race interview of a Nascar driver,and you will laugh tears,because you dont understand one cotton pickin'thing he is saying..........But Ive tasted moonshine,though.Twice.Dont remember a dang thing after tasting it both times,but I did. Nice use of language in this one.And educational.I will try to check out the History channel for the Popcorn episode. Your friend,in peace, Scott.