I'D Rather Be In Colorado

I've ventured far from Indiana, the home soil of my birth, To many exotic and exciting places all about this earth. I've seen majestic Mount Fuji from the Kanto Plain of Tokyo. But I'd rather marvel at Pikes Peak right here in Colorado! I've traveled the rugged Khyber Pass in ancient Pakistan, And saw sumo wrestling and cherry blossoms in Japan. The alabaster city of Casablanca I've visited in Morocco, But I'd rather tour old ghost towns right here in Colorado! Magnificent Mount Vesuvius I've seen across Naples Bay. In Holland I've seen windmills and tulips in vast display. I've seen the swallows returning to San Juan Capistrano. 'Tis more thrilling to see eagles soar the pristine skies of Colorado! In Bermuda I've lolled upon the beaches of pink sand, And have viewed the towering Alps of Switzerland. Mayan ruins I've scampered over in Old Mexico, But I'd rather explore the ruins of Mesa Verde in Colorado! I've climbed the Tower of Pisa rewarded with a view divine, And visited the quaint Principality of Liechtenstein. Some folks strive for a lifetime seeking their El Dorado. I've found mine right here in Colorful Colorado! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved Placed No. 4 Tracie's " Where in the World..." Contest - Dec 2011