Idaho

Idaho

his lovely state's both flat and steep.ell's Canyon's gorge:�So very deep!ach memory is yours to keep.

reat mountain bluebirds fly around.ach syringa's so profound.any gems dwell underground.

nake River has fine soil andhe most potatoes in the land!ll Idaho is like a dream.he land is held in high esteem.njoy each mountaintop and stream!

THE

GEM

STATE

Ode to The Gem State

his state has thrills for everyone.

uge windy city, plains that stun.xpect a mighty share of fun.

ook up – that cardinal's bright red!nd monarchs flutter near your head.ow white-tailed deer bound through the trees...ragonflies – swift as you please.

f course, you'll find your lips will smack,or popcorn's the official snack!

awyer for the bruised and spent,llinois: where Lincoln went.ice fertile soil makes farmers glad.orn and apples grow like mad!n climbing up this ancient mound,ook down from Monk's, and scan around.o grander artifact is found.

THE

LAND

OF

LINCOLN

Ode to The Land of Lincoln

Illinois

Illinois

Indiana

Indiana

his "corn belt" state has farms galore,arvesting what you adore.njoy your corn, and ask for more.

ail the cardinal's blazing red.bserve that tuft upon his head.f course, you love the tulip tree…o sweet, as is the peony.f you extend your gaze up high,njoy bald eagles in the sky.egard the bluebird, watch him fly.

hould deep and dark be what you crave,he Wyandotte's a wondrous cave.nd bathe in Indiana's glow.

his state's a place you love to know.njoy a grand Midwestern show!

THE

HOOSIER

STATE

Ode to The Hoosier State

Iowa

Iowa

his lovely state is sunny, green…appy landscapes seem serene.njoy a soothing rural scene.

ear the goldfinch sing its song,nd pink wild roses can't go wrong.hile Iowa chants sweet refrains,eep searching those "dissected" plains.ffigies were built as mounds.ou'll find that ancient art astounds.ach animal's deep soul resounds.

weet red delicious apples please.heir flavor makes you praise their trees.pplaud this soil, so rich and true.

he corn that sprouts amazes you!nchanting farmland fills your view.

THE

HAWKEYE

STATE

Ode to The Hawkeye State

Kansas

Kansas

he land of plains, so broad and great.orizons oft are wide and straight.nvision scenes to celebrate.

weet meadowlarks will sing on highpon a blue, enchanted sky.ote armadillos: watch them crawl.ind them, when startled, in a ball.ook!�The sunflower's petals glowpening to a yellow show.atch rabbits play (first name is Jack).njoy their running forth and back.egard their tails... They're colored black!

uch plains, not easy to surpass.here grow so many kinds of grass.bundant crops are led by wheat.hese give us all a lot to eat.njoy a tasty Kansas treat!

THE

SUNFLOWER

STATE

Ode to The Sunflower State

Kentucky

Kentucky

his blissful land of rural styleas things to love each country mile.very scene will make you smile.

right cardinals put on their show.ush goldenrods produce their glow.pon descent to Mammoth Cave,xhale with awe while feeling brave.ive your salute to grass that's blue,ight for horses... Healthy, too.nd, after visiting Fort Knox,tocked with costly golden rocks,avor next the monadnocks!

hould natural resource stir your soul:here's stacks of hardwood, loads of coal.nd wildflowers prove to be divine:he iris and the columbine.mbrace Kentucky... Sweet and fine!

THE

BLUEGRASS

STATE

Ode to The Bluegrass State