I spent two great years at school in New Orleans at Xavier University of Louisiana. The charm of the city is like no other.
-Danielle G.
New Orleans
Down on the Mississippi
The paddle wheels spin,
The second line plays,
The gators all grin
From city street to bayou
They all show great pride--
The cheer is a lagniappe,
The Saints march in stride.
Cajun and Creole chefs
Serve up the etouffee,
Boil the crawdads--
Construct the beignets.
Tell me, can you feel it?
That groove sho is neat;
I’m snappin’ my fingers
To dat ole Jazz beat!
The krewes parade floats
When the sun is all bright--
Celebrate in the Quarter
While the Moon shines a light.
Tappety-tap-tap!
See those slick feet?
Young brown hoofers amaze
Down on Bourbon Street.
Show us the goods, baby!
We’ll throw you some beads--
When the Mardi Gras ends
You’ll repent all your deeds!
Can you hear the Big Easy
Singin’ that sweet song?
Laissez les bon temps rouler!
—All the night long.
~Danielle Grace
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