SMILE AND FIND A FRIEND by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillMay life always be kind to you – and you be kind to life.May you have a wealth of blessings – always helping when there’s strife.Show kindness to your fellow man – wherever you may be.The happiness will fill your life – for all the world to… Read More SMILE AND FIND A FRIEND by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
This piece was written as part of a 300 words a day writing challenge in a recent class I took, Writing About Place.Clean up WeekEvery year in the early spring, the community I grew up in hosted “Cleanup Week”. During this time, the township scheduled overtime for the garbage men and they picked up anything… Read More Cleanup Week
SHERRI by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillSherri – who is blonde, with eyes of blue –Seventeen months of impishness too –It’s taken a while for her to adjust –To uncles and aunts, with whom she’d fuss.She’d make a face at Uncle Herb –And cry when Aunt Gayle tried to disturb.Kirstie thinks you’re the grandest yet –And if… Read More SHERRI by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
This piece was written for my Weird and Eerie writing class. The prompt was something that was half real and half dreamlike.ChurchI stand in the choir next to Brother Bazil, he sings bass and watching his Adam’s apple bob is so entertaining for someone my age. Wishing I could sing that low, trying, yet the… Read More Church
THE GREAT ADVENTURE by Katherine Cary Place The woods are turning gorgeous hues, The birds have flown away,And a touch of winter cold is in the air, Another autumn’s with us,And another summer gone. Again we’re looking forward,To the springtime bright and fair. No matter how old in years we have grown,Nor how many winters… Read More THE GREAT ADVENTURE by Katherine Cary Place
ALAYNAYou didn’t exactly burst on the scene Never less your entrance was grandSmiling, tiny, cute and loveable You stole our hearts As time went by You grew into the amazing youStubborn, determined, full of voice and life You became one who’s stance could not be broken You excel at all you try Spinning on your… Read More ALAYNA
RANDY ARRIVES by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillOn Saturday, the third of September, just before Labor Day –You entered St. Joseph hospital for a brief but welcomed stay.Just a few minutes past noon time your face was lighted with joy –For there at the nursery room window was your own new born baby boy.They no more then… Read More RANDY ARRIVES by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
Essay from a recent class I took on writing the Weird and Eerie.Write a short story in which an alarm clock going off in the middle of the story plays some kind of crucial role. Half of the story will be a dream and half reality. Try to create a mirror image on either side… Read More 5th Birthday
Friend Sings by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillYour Jeannie, just the other day –Did quite a thing now – I must say.She’s awful busy – this we know –And always running to and fro’.She goes to work – sends Dee to school –Takes Nick to his sitter – as a rule.Then home from work – she starts… Read More Friend Sings by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
RACIAL SEGREGATION by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillRacial segregation seems a problem in this land –You read about it daily and you hear of it firsthand.In a country such as this one, don’t you think it awfully small –America was founded for liberty and justice for all.I think that we should all go back to our country’s… Read More RACIAL SEGREGATION by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
Ramblings of an Old Coot 