ANNIE OUR OWN IRISH ROSE by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillOur Annie, who has grown tired and old –And whose hair has turned to gray –Was once a lovely, young, Irish lass –She was laughing, young, carefree and gay.Those lines that crease her face and brow –The crinkles around her eyes –Speak much for the way she’s… Read More ANNIE OUR OWN IRISH ROSE by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
DADDY IS HOME AGAIN by Katherine Cary PlaceThere’s joy and gladness at our house,Ma wears the biggest smile.We’re having chicken dumplins,And the fixings that’s worthwhile,There’s flowers in the living room,And all our folks are gay,Because my Dad is home again,You see he’s been away.The doctor came some time ago,With an auto big and fine,He wouldn’t… Read More DADDY IS HOME AGAIN by Katherine Cary Place
AMERICA’S LOSS by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillI stood beside a picket fence,And let my mind run free –To the world this is a memory of the man that use to be.He was a man of courage with the highest of ideals –He loved this great America and fought with youthful zeal.He defended us in crisis –… Read More AMERICA’S LOSS by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
CONTENTMENT by Katherine Cary Place The charm of bird and tree and flower,Let those complain of weariness, Who never sat ‘neath leafy bower,But I as long as life shall last, Can never weary grow,While Trees and green and flowers bloom, And birds can warble so. Let those complain who never heard, The tinkle tinkle of… Read More CONTENTMENT by Katherine Cary Place
AMANDA by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillThe soft breeze played across the brow of Amanda young and fair –She dreamed a dream of her life to come and the joys of life she’d share.The years went by and with marriage, came a family of her own –To this world she gave three daughters and two sons,Her heart… Read More AMANDA by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
BY THE SEA by Katherine Cary PlaceThere’s a land where the sunshine is brightest, A land where the ocean is wideA land where the salt air is purest, Wafted in on each murmuring tide.Where the nights are a glory of moonlight. And the sunsets no artist can paint,There’s a whisper of nearness to heaven, Like… Read More BY THE SEA by Katherine Cary Place
A MARINE by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillI first looked upon the casket, silver gray and oh! So still –Then I saw “OLD GLORY” and my eyes began to fill.For above this silver casket in a frame of softest gold –Was the smiling lad who lies here – who is now so quiet and cold.Then my eyes… Read More A MARINE by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
BE STRONG by Katherine Cary PlaceBe strong, let nothing disturb you,Talk health to each person you meet,Let your friends know you love them and trust them,Whenever, wherever you meet,Look to the sunny side ever,Knowing your dreams will come true,See success for the ones all around you,As well as success just for you. Forget past mistakes,… Read More BE STRONG by Katherine Cary Place
GRACE WHERE THE HELL ARE MY GLASSESNever got to “KNOW” this man, Mother’s father.One time coal miner, blaster, Turned auto assembly line worker. Union militant, enforcer, Quick to violence,Beer swelling, whiskey consuming, Hunter, angler. He left the coal mines in Pennsylvania, An explosive expert,A mine accident left him unable to work, So he brought his… Read More GRACE WHERE THE HELL ARE MY GLASSES
A CONFIRMATION NOTE TO A LITTLE GIRL I SPONSORED by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillMay your life be rich in blessings –Your heart be full of love –Your acts always reflect beauty and honesty –Your faith in God be endless –And as your future unfolds –Mold it in the likeness of a rose –Remembering always – Few… Read More A CONFIRMATION NOTE TO A LITTLE GIRL I SPONSORED by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
Ramblings of an Old Coot 