The Stars Of West Virginia

[stephengodfrey]

I see the stars of West Virginia
Everywhere that I go.
I see the stars of West Virginia
In the people that I love so!

I see the stars of West Virginia
In the coal mines down deep-
I see the stars of West Virginia
When and whereever I seek.

I see the stars of West Virginia
In markets and stores and chruch.
I see the stars of West Virginia
In every cranny and lurch.

I see the stars of Wewst Virginia
Over hill and dale.
I see the stars of West Virginia
In the mountains, grand and frail.

I see the stars of West Virginia
All across our state;
I see the stars of West Virginia
In brotherhood, not in hate.

I see the stars of West Virginia
Shining in their eyes.
I see the stars of West Virginia
Where there are no good-byes.

I see the stars of West Virginia
On every path and road.
I see the stars of West Virginia
Carrying every kind of load.

And in these stars of West Virginia
There is such a character;
That I love this state of West Virginia;
There is not state nor people much fairer.

[cynthiacox]

BRAVO:) A wonderful way to express and capture the beauty of West Virginia. Our landscape of mountains, hollows and four seasons give visuals of eye pleasures but I must agree - The stars are our people! If one doesn't appreciate the depth of WV people, I am sure they will with this poem! Enjoyed reading it very much. Thank you for sharing:) Isn't it great to be a Mountaineer!

[stephengodfrey]

Thanks so much Cynthia for the good response. I appreciate your thoughts. Steve