Holler Rose

I brushed away tears as if they were insignificant, like flies on a melon.

Embracing someone falling into my arms, I was easily convinced or swayed by what she was saying.

Referring to freshly plowed fields with deep furrows, possibly symbolizing the challenges or struggles.

There is redemption or kindness in the actions or efforts we put forth, akin to sowing seeds.

We are cleansed or absolved through the consequences of our actions, whether it be time, human actions, or challenges (represented by the big coal hill).

Attend to your responsibilities, engage in idle talk, and face challenges without sorrow.

No sorrow is present here, indicating a lack of regret or remorse.

Repetition emphasizing the character "Holler Rose" as a devout moonshiner with a strong sense of religious piety.

Reiteration of Holler Rose's character as a devout moonshiner with a religious inclination.

Continuation of the refrain highlighting Holler Rose's devotion to moonshining and piety.

Expressing a commitment to shape or mold the narrator's wife with clay, possibly symbolizing the creation or influence of the narrator on his spouse.

Describing the wife's beauty with a comparison to hickory, suggesting strength and durability.

Characterizing the wife as having a country-blue disposition, implying a natural and rustic demeanor.

Depicting the wife as tall, green, and manifesting, possibly representing growth, vitality, and presence.

Ruminating on the legacy left behind, questioning whether it will be perceived as idle or unproductive.

Reflecting on the narrator's impact, pondering if it will connect or resonate like a thread connecting lost and found.

Repetition of the question regarding the legacy the narrator will leave behind.

Repetition of the contemplation about the impact, emphasizing the thread binding the lost to the found.

Continuation of the refrain, emphasizing Holler Rose's piety and role as a moonshiner.

Repetition of the refrain underlining Holler Rose's devotion to moonshining and religious piety.

Instructing the next generation in the gospel sound, possibly referring to a cultural or spiritual teaching.

Describing a dance with brimstone, symbolizing a connection to religious or spiritual elements and the tarnishing of the earth.

Highlighting the intimate and messy aspects of marriage beneath old sour quilts.

Describing the physical consequences of marriage, possibly referring to the challenges and efforts involved.

Emphasizing the importance of persistence and endurance in facing life's challenges.

Encouraging resilience and facing challenges head-on without avoiding them.

Continuation of the refrain, emphasizing Holler Rose's piety and devotion to moonshining.

Repetition of the refrain, underlining Holler Rose's dedication to moonshining and religious piety.

Reiteration of the refrain, emphasizing the character of Holler Rose.

Final repetition of the refrain, highlighting Holler Rose's identity as a pious moonshiner.