Poetry and Stories for 2016

The land I love

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The Land I Love
By Lisa Noe

Oh Kentucky, I am so Lucky
I live in mountains, climbing high to the sky
An abundance of trees and rag-weed which make me sneeze
But they comfort with pure delight.

Oh Kentucky, your crystal waters run deep, cascading from cliffs.
The air is so fresh, pure and clean, it is only flowers you sniff.
Oh Kentucky, what a sight to see.
The Angels move freely, within thee.

Wildlife too numerous to count, I hear the sounds
Butterflies swatting to and fro, I hear them everywhere I go.
Kentucky, oh Kentucky, Kentucky the land I love.
Your people are strong, to them I belong.

Blue Jay, Raven black, bald eagle; I'd better watch my back.
State of hunters, pioneers; Boon and Indians once appeared.
Oh Kentucky I love thee more than anything.
Cherry blossoms, Red buds, the Dogwoods in spring

These are the awesome sights, smells, and sounds
Even the bunnies don’t hide underground.
Neighbors still help neighbors, and children still play around.
These are the visions our people bring to life. we love we laugh and we don't forget to pray.