The Mayberry Poem - a Tribute to Mayberry-- a Book Review

A Tribute to Mayberry Book is a Unique Gift for Any Mayberry Fans

Kathryn E. Darden
For Fans of The Andy Griffith Show

Do you know any Mayberry fans? Are you secretly one of those who just can't get enough of "The Andy Griffith Show?" Do you often amaze your friends and embarrass your family doing your best Barney Fife imitation? Do you frequently find yourself whistling the theme song to "The Andy Griffith Show?" If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then The Mayberry Poem - A Tribute to Mayberry is for you!

The Mayberry Poem - A Tribute to Mayberry

The Mayberry Poem - A Tribute to Mayberry is a compilation of poetry about "The Andy Griffith Show" that celebrates the program that made millions of viewers laugh during the 1960s as they watched the good people of Mayberry cheerfully solve life's problems each week. Poems range from humorous limericks to thought-provoking verses about those qualities that still make Mayberry resonate with viewers today.

Poems About The Andy Griffith Show

Each poem in The Mayberry Poem - A Tribute to Mayberry honors a character, episode, or theme from "The Andy Griffith Show" or simply pays tribute to the fictional town of Mayberry itself with its simple way of life. Celebrate your favorite holidays in Mayberry as one section is devoted to holiday poems about Mayberry, including poems like "Thanksgiving in Mayberry" and "Christmas in Mayberry."

Additionally, some poems in The Mayberry Poem - A Tribute to Mayberry honor the original cast members on "The Andy Griffith Show." There are numerous poems about Andy Taylor, Barney Fife, Floyd Lawson, Opie Taylor, Aunt Bee, Gomer Pyle, Goober Pyle, Thelma Lou and the rest of the memorable residents of Mayberry. A special memorial section pays tribute to actor Don Knotts who played beloved Deputy Barney Fife. Don Knotts passed away in February of 2006.

Photographs of Mount Airy - Hometown of Andy Griffith

The Mayberry Poem - A Tribute to Mayberry also features an original collection of 25 black and white photographs of Andy Griffith's real hometown, Mount Airy, North Carolina. The picturesque small southern town where Andy Griffith grew up was where Griffith drew much of his inspiration for Mayberry, and the photos of Mount Airy give readers a glimpse into a real small-town Mayberry. The book's colorful cover depicts a Mayberry squad car parked in front of a store on Main Street in Mount Airy appropriately named Mayberry on Main.

The Mayberry Poem - A Tribute to Mayberry is a wonderful collection of poems which celebrate the spirit of Mayberry and "The Andy Griffith Show." If you just can't get enough Mayberry, this book will take you back to a simpler time and place, in Mayberry, USA.

Poems from The Mayberry Poem - A Tribute to Mayberry

Mayberry Valentine - a Poem

Christmas in Mayberry

Mayberry Sparkles - a Christmas Poem

Thanksgiving in Mayberry

Published by Kathryn E. Darden

An author, poet, publisher, publicist & skincare consultant, I have written for publications including CCM Magazine, The Tennessean, Barbie Bazaar Magazine, Christian Activities & several local newspapers....  View profile

  • Poems & photos about Mayberry and "The Andy Griffith Show!"
  • The fictional town of Mayberry was based upon Mt. Airy, North Carolina, the town where Andy Griffith
  • Mayberry poetry book includes photos of Andy Griffith's hometown
Kathryn E. Darden is an author, journalist, and photographer who writes articles, reviews, devotionals and poems, some of which are available for reprint. To find out more, click on her name at the top of this devotional.

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  • Sheri Fresonke Harper12/2/2008

    Great job, unique idea :) Sheri

  • PennyB12/1/2008

    Excellent article... well done!! :)

  • 3lilangels11/26/2008

    beautiful job!

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