My Kentucky Home

MY KENTUCKY HOME
I sit in these Kentucky mountains,
High upon a hill.
The birds are singing 
In the trees,
Is that a whip poor will?

The people in these hills show love
Like none you’ve ever known.

That’s why dear Lord I’m proud to say
Kentucky is my home.
Written by Kathryn Neff Perry 
©copyright 2008
All Rights Reserved.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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