Kentucky Is...

To me, Kentucky is...
		so many things,
like starry nights, and old, porch swings.
Its falling leaves, an autumn breeze, smiles
from strangers, childhood dangers, miles
of country roads, out-door commodes, dreams
we shared, neighbors that cared, streams
never-ending, play-pretending, doors
with no lock, out in the boondocks, smores
on the fire, a swing made of tire, toys
in the yards, up late playing cards, joys
of my youth,  asleep on the roof, free
from gang-crimes, the best of times--this is Kentucky to me.