LAWRENCE AND ANNIE by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillWhen you reach the age of retirement, and can have that earned rest –It isn’t time for sadness, you’ll find these years can be the best.You’re leaving the auto city, with its rush, its smoke and its noiseYou’re traveling back to the Ozarks, where you lived as a girl… Read More LAWRENCE AND ANNIE by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
MY WISH by Katherine Cary PlaceI want to live my life, And all I hope to be,To do just what I want to do, No shackles tied to me.I want to live my life my best, And help my brothers too,But they to be free, as I wish to be, And do as they can… Read More MY WISH by Katherine Cary Place
LADY by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillOur daughter came running, one day, with such glee –Saying, “Look what these people have given to me”.Clutched close in her arms was a black furry ball –A “wee” German shepherd – not eight inches tall.We had a pet and could manage no other –But Grandpa was here and said “I’d… Read More LADY by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
MY FRIENDS by Katherine Cary PlaceMy little rooms are lonesome now,And in my heart there’s grief somehow,My friends have gone so far away,I won’t see them for many a day.I’m happy and contented here,With those I love and hold most dear,The sun shines bright, the sky is blue,The flowers glow with morning dew.The birds sing… Read More MY FRIENDS by Katherine Cary Place
JUSTICE? by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillI have watched the “Court of Justice” –As it’s practiced in our land.What I’ve always thought was fairness here –Can deal a dark, foreboding hand.“The Jury” may be fine at times in certain special cases –But “the Jury” is a frightful thing when it involves two races.My heart is oh, so… Read More JUSTICE? by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
MARKIN’ TIME by Katherine Cary PlaceMarkin’ Time, each day, each night. At evening time and morning light,Countin’ all the miles between, All the days since you I’ve seen,And I sigh and wipe a tear, Just because you aren’t here,Markin’ Time, that’s all I do, To fill the miles from me to you.Markin’ Time, I love… Read More MARKIN’ TIME by Katherine Cary Place
I’M HUNGRY by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillThe “Coney” is closed and has been two days –I’m hungry already – and double I’s pay –To be able to order my burger and chips –To just sit and talk while I eat and sip.I don’t think it’s fair that the “owners” of “Coney” –Can just go away while… Read More I’M HUNGRY by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
MAKING GOOD by Katherine Cary PlaceWe can make good if we only will, No life is too hopeless nor gray,Perhaps we have failed in the past, There are glories worth winning today.Let us send out a thought of what we would be, And forget past mistakes that are dead,Keep our eyes on the goal, -… Read More MAKING GOOD by Katherine Cary Place
HOW OLD ARE YOU by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillNow let me see – what age will you be?I thought I knew – Oh, yes, you’re TWO.What? I’m wrong? Now Lori, you’re smart –Come take a lesson from my math chart.You say you’re 11!! I thought you knew –That 1 plus 1 always makes twoGaylia Kenslow StogsdillWritten… Read More HOW OLD ARE YOU by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
LOUISE by Katherine Cary PlaceUp in the great big city, Lives a little girl I know,She’s like the Polly Anna girl, That’s why we love her so.Her hair is soft and Oh, how brown, Her eyes are shiny too,She’s always helping someone, If there’s anything to do.She runs the errands for mother, For she’s a… Read More LOUISE by Katherine Cary Place
Ramblings of an Old Coot 