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Wild and Wonderful West Virginia - Repost

I stand on the edge of a spectacular canyon A river in the distance far, far below With mountains rising above each side Reflecting in the rushing tide, as though One might miss the verdant foliage crests. New River Gorge they call this place A flora and fauna national preserve Nature's playground at its absolute finest. Far below in the foamy surging rapids Are braver people, reader, than I am Piloting canoes and paddling furiously Taking their river ride quite, quite seriously. One visit to New River is sure to win ‘ya To wild and wonderful West Virginia. Reposted on Poetry Soup October 13, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/14/2022 9:53:00 PM

I like this each time I read it.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/15/2022 8:01:00 AM

Thank you, Caren. It's one of my favorite poems.

Michael Tor

Date: 10/13/2022 5:48:00 PM

Great imagery with exceptional rhyme. Wish I was there to see and experience Milton such a lovely place you have shared here my friend...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/13/2022 8:00:00 PM

West Virginia is truly a gorgeous state, Michael, and if you ever have the chance, you should visit it. Lovely low-lying old mountains and deep gorges, beautiful waterfalls, and fantastic scenery to rival any other state in America.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 10/13/2022 5:38:00 PM

Almost Heaven, West Virginia. It sounds to me like this is where your heart is, Milt.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/13/2022 8:01:00 PM

Oh, it definitely is, Shirley. I love my home state of West Virginia. Proud of it.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/13/2022 3:13:00 PM

Like I've said many a time, I think that you are at your poetic best describing the wonders of the Shenendoah Valley and vicinity... That closing couple is just awesome, by the way. Love the rhyme. Keep 'em coming. ~ John Denver

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/13/2022 8:02:00 PM

I hate to bring this up, gw, but the Shenandoah Valley is in Virginia. I'm talking about West Virginia in the Appalachians.