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K a N S a S

Kissed by the sun, sweet alfalfa in waving oceans that
Animals adore when dried into golden hay.
Noon breaks enjoying lunch under an ancient oak with
Songs from the wayward wind for company.
A tire swing hanging in wait for school to be out
Shares mem’ries of new born calves romping in the meadows.

Each wonderful season in Kansas holds an enchanted delight,
But heavenly scented lilacs in spring time let my soul take flight.

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Jeff Connelly

Date: 12/18/2019 12:00:00 PM

I lived in Kansas twice as a kid, and on military bases. I didn't get to see what you see in this poem, but I know it definitely has its own beauty. Thank you Connie.

Darren Watson

Date: 6/12/2014 7:03:00 AM

Never been to the states but Kansas sounds fascinating , I loved this poem .

James Fraser

Date: 6/8/2014 10:52:00 AM

Beautiful images of Kansas I see as I read your poem Connie. Oh to be able to travel through all of the States, just image how many poems one would have to write about ones travels, James :)

Sam Toil

Date: 4/26/2014 12:03:00 PM

Connie, I've never been to Kansas. But clearly you have. I have seen scenes like your "alfalfa in waving oceans" in places like the Dakotas and Indiana. And your imagery captures it so perfectly -- the crops whipped into waves by the unrestricted wind. And "A tire swing hanging"-- I have seen those too. You have painted a beautiful picture here, Connie, that mightily stimulates the mind. Hugs;) Sam

Joyce Johnson

Date: 4/21/2014 5:42:00 PM

Nicely done Sandy. it is fun finding out where so many of the poets live. Congratulations. love, joyce

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/21/2014 9:48:00 AM

Never been there but passed thro'. Write full of feelings and emotions, Congrats on the win, Connie

Joseph May

Date: 4/21/2014 9:31:00 AM

Wonderful write Connie...with a very nice couplet...congrats on your win

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 4/21/2014 12:04:00 AM

Beautiful write Connie ! Congrats on ur great win !

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/14/2014 6:24:00 PM

connie, you were just fine doing the state only. This is just a homey look at "anywhere, Kansas" and you would have had to include a lot more lines if it were the city too!! (well you could have put the two letter state name and chosen a short named city. What IS your home city anyway?

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/14/2014 7:10:00 PM

Thanks Andrea. My home city is Manhattan.

Tim Smith

Date: 4/14/2014 3:55:00 PM

When I think of Kansas I think of three things. The Wizard of Oz. Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks. Kansas the rock band. I see there is much more. You describe a beautiful place. I will be awaiting my invitation to visit....Hugs Tim

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/14/2014 7:11:00 PM

Well Tim, I don't live in Kansas anymore. I live in Hawaii. Thanks for your nice comment. Aloha