National Kentucky Day: An American Cinquain

Written for Tanka Tuesday. Our host,
Colleen, invites us to write an American
Cinquain on a theme of our choosing.
I chose National Kentucky Day.

‘Tucky
Fair bluegrass state
Horses run wild and free
Rolling green hills under the sun
Proud land

Bourbon
A rich, warm glow
Old stories softly told
Where southern hospitality
Abides

NAR©2026

This is “Kentucky Rain” by Elvis Presley

#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 87, American cinquain, 10/20/26

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