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Emmitt Owens

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  • Appalachian Dialect Features

    The Appalachian dialect is a distinctive variety of American English spoken throughout the Appalachian Mountain region, spanning parts of states including West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, eastern Tennessee, northern Alabama, western North Carolina, southwestern Virginia, and parts of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Here are the key features of Appalachian dialect: Pronunciation Features– A-prefixing: Adding “a-” before verbs… Read more

  • The Journey

    When you can stand tall in the face of failure,And see each setback as a chance to learn;When you can face your fears without wavering,Yet understand the wisdom in concern; When you can listen more than you are speaking,And find the truth in views you don’t embrace;When you can help another who is struggling,Without expecting… Read more

  • Buzzard Dust: From Ancient Folklore to Modern Understanding

    Introduction: The Mystique of Buzzard DustIn the rich tapestry of American folk traditions, few substances have acquired the peculiar mystique that surrounds “buzzard dust.” This enigmatic material—associated with turkey vultures (*Cathartes aura*) and black vultures (*Coragyps atratus*), collectively known as “buzzards” in many parts of the United States—represents a fascinating intersection of natural observation, medicinal… Read more

  • Cokehead: Understanding The Metaphor

    Definition: A metaphorical term describing a person who exhibits the intense, compulsive behaviors associated with substance addiction, but directed toward creative pursuits. Like someone addicted to cocaine, a “cokehead of creativity” experiences euphoric highs during inspired creative periods, develops tolerance requiring increasingly intense creative experiences, suffers withdrawal when unable to create, and often sacrifices personal… Read more

  • Elements of Traditional Appalachian Folk Writing

    Traditional Appalachian folk writing has several distinctive characteristics that reflect the region’s unique cultural heritage and way of life: Oral Storytelling Roots– Stories passed down through generations before being written– Rhythmic, repetitive language patterns that aid memorization– Call-and-response elements and audience participation devices– “Jack tales” and other traditional story structures Authentic Regional Voice– Distinctive mountain… Read more

  • Constantly Writing (5/21)

    Notes, Ditties, Poems & Exerpts -Perhaps this is the first page to a never ending story. -Sad thing is… we as Humans are the only true monsters at the end of this book… -Either I fuck shit up by talking about how I feel or I fuck shit up by not talking about how I… Read more

  • The Legand of Biting Wolf

    -exerpt-Hidden in the heart of the deep south, Was a fish named Bobby that needed to get out, Bobby wasnt a bottom feeder… but a fresh water, big trout, thought he was it… till the buzzard needed to pig out…Sitting on the roost on a Tuesday morning,The drizzle a formin,background oder of four men muffled… Read more

  • Just A Rhyme

    Forgiveness brings us A Dose Of Peace of Mind, The Dosage frees us from the chains of Corrosive tempers As they flair From Time to Time… Moses’s Motion was Explosive and Ferocious, His Motive Was to throw The Roses in the Ocean, With Commotion he was Chosen Golden, Moses stayed Devoted and battled hatred against… Read more

  • Emmitt Owens – 1998

    Intro: From “The Animaniacs”“Ha ha… Alright, very good, next loser… I mean caller, you’re on the air.”“Hello?”“Yeah, you’re on the air. What do you want already?”“….uhhh uhh uuhhhh” Verse II wanna write a silly song,I wanna be hairy like a Henderson,I wanna million dollars and my life back, I wanna go to work, wanna go… Read more