We were planning to start a project soon around producing audio books from old Texas history books, stories, narratives and poems that are available on-line.
But the events around Hurricane #harvey presented us with something special amidst all the wind, rain and the devastation that has affected so many.
While we were hunkered down during the evacuation, I saw a post on a Facebook history group about a book I was not familiar with titled "Indianola and other Poems".
As you may know, the story of Indianola, Texas is one of explosive growth, two devastating hurricanes and the eventual destruction and desertion of a vibrant town on the Texas Gulf Coast, about 12 miles into Matagorda Bay.
Today, what remains is often called a "ghost town", located near a favored fishing retreat enjoyed by many. While people live there today, it is a shadow of it's former self and a far cry from the town that competed with Galveston as the "Queen of Texas" from over 150 years ago.
I found a copy of the book on the Internet Archive and was moved by this poem about Texas, hurricanes and loss. So, I have decided to push it to the front of the line in our recording production schedule. I also think it's appropriate to take the project public at this time.
So here it comes. Our first production from Tall Texan Tales.
We offer this as a tribute to all those affected by Gulf Coast storms over the span of Texas history, especially those still recovering today.
This poem struck a chord in me. I hope it does for you too.
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