Graciously given

If today was my last. 
Please look not at my past. 
It's covered in darkness and sorrow. 
Look upon the things I leave you for tomorrow. 

The blue green grass fields of my home state. 
To take a dip in those cool mountain springs it's worth the wait. 
A long trail ride on a dusty road. 
In the coal fields of the black gold. 

The feel of a bass on your line. 
Shaded on the river bank by a spruce pine. 
The late night fire flies lighting up the dark sky. 
A campfire down by the lake this you have got to try. 

Take in all the scenes at the red river gorge lookout. 
Stand and here the echo of the rivers shout. 
And grab a light and head into mammoth cave. 
Take in all the wonders that Kentucky has gave. 

Walk barefoot through the yards. 
Sit on a porch deck and deal the cards. 
Underneath the night sky filled with light. 
A new moons mysterious sight. 

Visit the birth place of Abe. 
And learn how bourbon is made. 
Stand on top of the Niagara of south. 
The western hemispheres only moon bow will drop any mouth. 

This is the legacy I leave you behind. 
So take some time and enjoy the  unwind. 
Come visit the bluegrass state. 
And stand behind the Derby gate. 

When you land at the Louisville airport. 
Head south on 75 for just a short. 
And let your eyes witness the beauty I saw. 
In my mountain paradise away from it all. 

I have never been a rich man.
But I have done for you all I can. 
Little money was ever in my hand. 
But this I tell you is a beautiful spot of land. 

Peace of mind is all I've gave. 
When in Kentucky will you visit my grave. 
I'll be under the tall oak tree. 
Come and read a poem to me. 

So that once again I may smile. 
And be comforted through each mile. 
Kentucky is where I was born and raised. 
And here is where my body shall be laid.