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An Iowan's Heart

The sweet green hills of Iowa were once my home Till I moved west where buffalo once used to roam. I now live in a valley, mountains all around. It’s lovely, but there’s not one firefly to be found. I don’t miss Iowa’s muggy air, for here it’s dry, But how I miss the pretty farms with corn so high! I miss the summer twilights spent with family And seeing mighty Mississippi roll past me. To stay here where I am now seems my destiny, And yet an Iowan’s heart will always beat in me.

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Jack Horne

Date: 4/16/2011 7:07:00 AM

What a lovely poem, Andrea. Although I've never been to America, I feel as though I've visited Iowa and Utah now : ) I'll have to find your other footles - great fun

Eiken Laan

Date: 3/17/2011 9:56:00 AM

Andrea, a wonderful write, well done:))

Sidney Beck

Date: 3/17/2011 8:48:00 AM

I understand entirely...we used tolive on the banks of the Volga which is Russia's Mississippi, and we miss it greatly too.....congrats on your success....best wishes ...Syd

Elaine George

Date: 3/17/2011 8:45:00 AM

Simply beautiful Andrea. Many congrat's on your well-deserved WIN! Lainie

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 3/17/2011 6:57:00 AM

Congratulations Andrea on your win in the "A Change of View" contest sponsored by Michael J. Falotico. Love, Carol

Wilma Neels

Date: 3/17/2011 4:51:00 AM

Andrea, I really love your last couplet, a beautiful write, congratulations on your win ;) love Wilma

Tahera Mannan

Date: 3/17/2011 4:12:00 AM

So touching and lovely. Many ongratulations for this win.

Caryl Muzzey

Date: 3/16/2011 6:50:00 PM

Congratulations on your third place win with this great write!! Caryl

Joyce Johnson

Date: 3/16/2011 3:15:00 PM

It's nice to have such lovely memories after a change. Congratulations on a great poem and win. Love, Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 3/16/2011 2:21:00 PM

Congrats Andrea on your wonderful win in Michael's contest .. another rare beauty my friend.. enjoy with luv..

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/16/2011 2:12:00 PM

I knew this would be a winner, Andrea. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 3/16/2011 1:58:00 PM

Congratulations on the third place win in the contest of Michael, Andrea

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 3/16/2011 1:49:00 PM

Congrats Andrea my dear on your win in my contest... thanks so much for your support..Luv Michael

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 3/2/2011 2:53:00 PM

Nice memories of where you grew up. I think we sometimes wish we were back home but not for this snow. Yes, Andrea it is snowing again and it is so darn cold out. Will this winter ever end. love phyl

Robert Pettit

Date: 3/1/2011 8:41:00 PM

I have flown over Iowa, but I didn't see very much at over 30,000 feet with a cloud cover. Very good set of couplets describing both Iowa and Utah.

Matthew Anish

Date: 3/1/2011 6:54:00 PM

I like your poem about Iowa. I think I may have passed through there quite a few years ago. I have been writing for a collectibles magazine for quite a few years which is published in Vinton, Iowa. Do you know the song Iowa Stubborn which is form The Music Man musical. Love & Peace Matthew Anish

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/1/2011 2:52:00 PM

Good luck in the contest with this lovely work that expresses your love of you childhood home..Reads lik winning material to me...Thanks for stopping by and cocmmenting on my work..Sara

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/1/2011 1:57:00 PM

We can never leave our roots behind us, Andrea. You conveyed your sense of loss very well here and I think Michael will appreciate the beautiful imagery. Best wishes in the contest. Love, Carolyn (You're right about the collaboration with John of course - "pee" was his word. Both of us are laughing at the comments.)

Daver Austin

Date: 3/1/2011 10:08:00 AM

Yes. I was born in Nebraska, grew up in Colorado, lived in Ohio and now Michigan. I am still a Nebraska, Colorado, Not so much Ohio, and Michigan fan. This is crazy, being as I was only 6 weeks old when my folks moved out of Nebraska. Iowa, eh? A genuine Hawkeye. Good write, dear Andrea. LOve, daver

George Aul

Date: 3/1/2011 9:57:00 AM

A very nice write.... I lived there for several years along the Mighty Miss so this brings back good memories......George

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 3/1/2011 6:33:00 AM

thankxxx for your sweet and loving comments Andrea my friend on my contest entries... so appreciate your valuable input on my poetry luv..

Christopher Marcum

Date: 2/28/2011 9:57:00 PM

smile -- i love the easy peaceful serenity found amid this lovely picturesque painting my dear ~ it is always such a pleasure to be allowed a glimpse within a beautiful poet or poetess' world and life; especially one that you admire sooo very much and, 'thank you,' for this lovely picture to be placed amid a memories album ~ "Beautiful; 'Just Like You.'" ~ love, Always, christopher ~

Constance La France

Date: 2/28/2011 9:43:00 PM

A "magnificent" poem dear heart, I just love it~~

James Peranteau

Date: 2/28/2011 2:31:00 PM

Click those "Ruby Slippers", and off you shall go ! Great write dear poet ! much love, james

Jimmy Anderson

Date: 2/28/2011 12:41:00 PM

Very nice poem Andrea...good luck in the contest...Jimmy