The Passing of Summer by Katherine Cary PlaceOld summer is over, I knew by the woodland, The songs of the birds are so hushed and so still,The brook through the meadow, how gently it’s flowing, The leaves turn to crimson down under the hill.Old summer is dying, and I am sighing, For the bright golden… Read More The Passing of Summer by Katherine Cary Place
Tipsy by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillHow’s the kitty that you found –Sought for the local pound?I hear it (he? or she?) –Tipped its water dish – Oh me!Then ventured to the litter box –Came out clothed in shoes and socks.Then you had to give it a bath –Am surprised there was no wrath.Then you had to… Read More Tipsy by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
Can I Just Walk AwayCan I just walk away,Should I just walk away,Could I just walk away,I’m sure they would notice at first,After all I do take up space,But after a few days or weeks?Does my presence matter?Essentials will still be provided.Nothing hinges on my being here.In fact, it might be better,Without my influence or… Read More Can I Just Walk Away
Happy 25th To My Daisy Girl by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillFor years, every week – for our table you bought –Two bunches of daisies, from each pay-day you bought.There were yellow ones, that reminded me of compliments fine –For so many happened to call you ‘Sunshine’.There were blue ones – the same color as your eyes… Read More Happy 25th To My Daisy Girl by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
Fog by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillSome people forget an appointment –Others forget the debts they owe –Some forget what day it is –And some just never know.But I should take “first prize” in all –My mind in a fog –While once precision was my way –I now have slipped a “clog”.So sorry I forgot the date… Read More Fog by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
YOU ASK ME I THINK OF YOU by Katherine Cary PlaceWay out where I am, You ask if I think of you>The good old days, the good old ways, And the things we use to do,You ask if I pause a moment, And offer a prayer for you,When the first star lights the sky out… Read More YOU ASK ME I THINK OF YOU by Katherine Cary Place
WHO IS A FRIEND? by Katherine Cary PlaceWho is a friend? Oh, it’s he who shares, All your joys and all your cares,One, when you falter by the road, Helps you along with your heavy load,One who can smile when your sky is blue, And seems to know just the thing to do,And the word… Read More WHO IS A FRIEND? by Katherine Cary Place
Doggy by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillSometimes you’re known as “Doggy:.And a “bulldog” you once were –But “Babe” you’re now “My Tiger”.Without a coat of fur.Let this symbol tell you –You are sterling thru and thru –And the diamonds, they are added,As a special “I Love You”.If anyone should ask me,If this performance, I’d repeat –“You bet”,… Read More Doggy by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
Dad’s Shoes by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillDid you ever stop and give a thought to all the shoes you’ve worn?And just how they have taken you – through sunshine and through storm?When I look back across the years – I see so much of you,And I think about the things you’ve done – In different kinds… Read More Dad’s Shoes by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
90 Days of Pushin’ Broom by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill90 days of pushin’ broom pays me well And I sing this tune –I have glasses now – and that’s a fact.I got them free without any act.There’s a stereo I play till dawnWith the volume up and my earphones on.I wear old clothes and heavy shoes,And,… Read More 90 Days of Pushin’ Broom by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
Ramblings of an Old Coot 