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Wisconsin

We are known for our football, bratwurst, and beer,
Iridescent blue lakes with fresh waters, crystal clear,
Summer's sun blazes hot enough to make skin burn,
Cheese producing dairy farms are around every turn,
Our bright autumn leaves change their colors with ease,
Near spring, the scent of lilac floats upon the breeze,
Snowy winters, with temperatures below zero degrees,
In our green forests, raccoons and deer have a home,
Near the roadside, wildflowers grow wherever you roam.

Harley-Davidson was born, where the eagles fly free,
Wisconsin is as close to heaven, as home can be.






Kim Merryman's contest - "Tell Me About Where You're From"

Copyright © Kelly Deschler | Year Posted 2014

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Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper Date: 10/7/2016 1:03:00 AM I had to read this one. I have a young Soldier in my charge, and a fellow Warrant Officer buddy of mine both from Wisconsin. Seems like a nice place. I've never been. Any hoo, great piece here, I enjoyed it! MC Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 12/6/2016 9:33:00 PM Thank you, MC. I'm glad you enjoyed this poem... I was born in Wisconsin and have lived here my entire life. It really is a beautiful state. I hope you get the chance to visit one day!

Genevieve Mika-Stevens Date: 10/24/2015 4:21:00 PM OMG - My brother has lived in Wisconsin for years .. perfect description of his 500 acre property overlooking the Kickapoo River. He's always sends pic at spring time with the beautiful flowers and the many fledglings that have just hatched...his wife is from Canada and they both love the cold...don't know if I could adapt, so a visit during springtime or fall is all that I venture...... Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 11/4/2015 10:54:00 PM Thank you so much for your nice comments, Genevieve... Having lived in Wisconsin all my life I've gotten used to the cold weather! The state really is beautiful all year round, so anytime would be nice for a visit!... If you would like to read more about us, I recommend another poet on this site, Dan Kearley, who is also from Wisconsin. :)

Robert Johnson Date: 6/15/2014 7:14:00 PM Well next door here in Minnesota. Your beer flows free and fills our quota. We get bunched up with all your cheese. You know I'm kidding, I like to tease. :) Wisconsin's such a unique state. Even a Viking fan really can't hate. Peace. :) Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 6/18/2014 11:14:00 PM LOL!.... I'm glad you don't hate my state, Robert :) Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my poem. I really appreciate it!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/23/2014 3:38:00 PM wow, second place!! Awesome! Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/21/2014 6:25:00 PM hope this one scored high because it is obvious from comments below that you won. BIG congrats. Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/22/2014 9:45:00 PM Thank you very much for stopping by, Andrea. I was happy to place 2nd with this poem!

Cecilia Macfarlane Date: 4/21/2014 5:57:00 PM Your state sounds lovely and you did a wonderful job describing it beautifully. Congrats on your win. Hugs Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/22/2014 9:18:00 PM Wisconsin is a wonderful place to live, and I really enjoyed writing about it. Thank you very much for stopping by, Cecilia. I do appreciate it!

Joyce Johnson Date: 4/21/2014 5:39:00 PM It's nice that you are so proud of your home state. congratulation on your win. Love, joyce Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/22/2014 9:05:00 PM I was born in Wisconsin and I have lived here my entire life. I love it, and I could not imagine living anywhere else. Thank you very much for the nice comments, Joyce! :)

Joseph May Date: 4/21/2014 2:08:00 PM Wonderful write ...congrats on your win Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/22/2014 12:54:00 PM Thank you very much, Joseph. :)

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 4/21/2014 9:46:00 AM Once just passed thro' Wisconsin several time but yet to visit.Write full of feelings and emotions, Congrats on the win, kelly Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/22/2014 12:42:00 AM I hope you do come to Wisconsin for a visit. It is such a beautiful place, no matter the season!...Thank you very much for stopping by, Dr. Ram. I do appreciate it!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 4/20/2014 11:54:00 PM Great poetry Kelly,,, so much in just one,,loved the place ,,, congrats a great win ! Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/22/2014 12:28:00 AM Thank you very much for stopping by, Dr. Upma. I do appreciate it!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/7/2014 11:38:00 PM my gosh , you got in a lot of info about Wisconsin. VERY well done. rhyming and everything! I am from iowa so I know Wisconsin a little bit and it's got a lot of Iowa type feel to it!! Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/10/2014 1:56:00 PM Thank you so much, Andrea. I wanted to add more info about Wisconsin, but I ran out of lines! I have never been to Iowa, but if it's anything like my state, then it must be beautiful, too. :)

Lucilla Carrillo Date: 4/6/2014 6:34:00 PM This is a nice poem for the contest. My sister lives in Wisconsin. Good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/9/2014 5:56:00 PM Thank you, Lucilla. I do appreciate the good luck wishes! :)

Sara Kendrick Date: 4/5/2014 5:29:00 AM Great way to go for the contest..Reads like winning material to me..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/7/2014 4:50:00 PM Thank you for your kind visit, Sara. I do appreciate it! :)

Barbara Gorelick Date: 4/4/2014 8:47:00 PM Never been there, but I want to! I have family that just moved there..boy what a welcome the winter gave them. This is a great poem...should be an advertisement on a travel site. BG Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/6/2014 11:25:00 PM Thank you very much, Barbara! I feel bad for your family, having to move up here this winter. It has been one of the harshest winters that we have ever had. But, I am glad that spring has finally arrived in Wisconsin. It would be a great time to visit our state! :)

Poet Destroyer A Date: 4/4/2014 7:38:00 PM Hey Kelly, I've been to Wisconsin many times in the past... Manitowoc, Wisconsin... It's lovely.... Besides the Green Bay Packers, are my second favorite Football team.. YEAH! PACKERS!!!! I for one love your state.... xox~ Linda Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/6/2014 2:46:00 PM Hey Linda, That's cool that you have been to Wisconsin before, and, you are a fan of the Green Bay Packers! My second favorite team has always been the Dallas Cowboys! :)