An Acrostic About Arkansas

A Paean to Arkansas

Beautiful’s an abstract word, though
Every writer uses it
At one time or another. What is beautiful in
Union County—pulsing rigs for oil and fertile fields––
The folks in Ozark’s hills, with their
Inviting fishing streams and forests might
Find flatlands ugly.
Undulating uplands call to many;
Land with only grass and cattle—beautiful to some.

Around our state—The Natural State
Replete with postcard scenes of mountains, lakes––are
Kensett, Jasper, Indian Bay, Hot Springs and
Appleton, Siloam, Eureka,
Natural Dam, Old Washington, Potato Hill,
Star City, Fayetteville, plus Welcome Home,
Adona, Marshall, Mena, Warren—all and more––
Soft spots in native hearts in Arkansas, the Beautiful.

c 2017 PL