Introduction

My hometown, Memphis Tennessee is known for Barbecue, the Blues, and Beale Street. This is my tribute to the city I love.

MyTown, HomeTown

Catchin' a breeze

Sittin' unda'neath oak trees

Munchin' on barbecue ribs and pie.

Strollin' on Beale, kickin' up heels

Watchin' that bright nighttime sky

Runnin' toward ole Mississippi

Groovin', jammin' all night long

Dancin' to tha hot hip beat all around us

Rockin', Rollin' to W.C. Handy's blues song.

                                                                               Cassandra Jackson

Extension

Allow children to share fun things to do in their hometown. Encourage children to write and illustrate poems celebrating their hometowns!