Wyndsong Writes

Dixie Carter

There have been a few celebrities that have died in the past that have made me sad.  It hasn’t happened in a while, but it’s happened.  Michael jackson wasn’t one of them, but Dixie Carter is.

Probably the biggest reason it makes me sad is that she’s always remdined me of my mother.  Especially when she played Julia Sugarbaker in Designing women.  When she’d go off and speak her mind, and tell someone off in the most intelligent and articulate way, I saw her as my mother at her best.

She was the ultimate southern belle, that you better not mess with.  That was always who my mom was too.  And they are also the same age… well almost.  My mom turns 70 this year, and Dixie Carter turned 70 last year.

Maybe part of it is that my moms health hasn’t been very good in the last few years, and I worry about her, so Dixie Carter’s death just brings that home to me.  Maybe it’s just another reminder that my mom isn’t really super human and someday I’ll lose her.

Whatever the reason, now I’m sad.  I’m sad about Dixie Carter, and I’m sad that I know my mom can’t be with me forever.    This sucks 

Goodbye Dixie Carter by Wyndsong

another strong woman left this earth

to bring grace and courage to heaven

another strong woman is no longer here

but heavens a little better for it

She inspired young women to have class and grace

to use your mind to make this a better world

Always a lady, strong and amazing

A True role model for every girl

Another strong woman has left the earth

Taking strength of character with her

The lights of Georgia have gone dim with saddness

but heavens glory will burn brighter forever

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