40 by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillOh say can “Thou” see what has happened to “Thee”?Why, just overnight – it has happened – Oh me!I can’t understand “Thy” thinning hair –And it seems “thy” waistline has drifted somewhere.Now yesterday “Thou” was dapper and sporty!Is this what happens when “Thy” turns 40? Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillWritten for Howard Bishop… Read More 40 by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
AUTUMN by Katherine Cary Place Oh, Autumn, in gorgeous raiment, What artist is the blame?He has daubled his colors here and there, In one great glory of color and prayer,Till the woods are all aflame. There are browns and deepest crimsons, Orange and sunny tans,Scarlet and dim old yellows, Done by a Master’s hand,It is… Read More AUTUMN by Katherine Cary Place
40? By Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillSweet “16” – long time gone –“21” – has rolled along –“29” – well, it’s gone too –Though we’re not late models, we’re good as new,The chassis, she ain’t what she once was I know –But at times she can really get up and go.A look to the future – what’s… Read More 40? By Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
AUNT MARY’S VISIT by Katherine Cary PlaceShe came to visit us at last, Aunt Mary sweet and dear,How we planned to make her stay, A time of joy and cheer. The sky was blue with, fleecy clouds, The bird sang loud and clear,As if to tell Aunt Mary, They were happy she was here. She… Read More AUNT MARY’S VISIT by Katherine Cary Place
AUNT FANNIE by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillNow you’re my aunt and you’re full of fun –When I’ve run down, you’ve just begunThere are many tales you’ve told to me –And they’re filled away in memory.When I would visit you as a childThe stories you told me were far from mild.Each night when we would go out… Read More AUNT FANNIE by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
AMANDA HOOKER by Katherine Cary Place Nigh forty years have passed me by, I, poor Amanda Hooker. When I was young, the boys all said “Amanda, is some looker.”But all the men have passed me by,Dear Sisters, can you tell me why? I’ve read all the books on wedded bliss, just how to hold their… Read More AMANDA HOOKER by Katherine Cary Place
A DOLLAR BILL by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillThis dollar bill – It ain’t the same – that you gave me today –But yet it does resemble it – in several different ways.I’ll keep the other and the note – to read in future days –But you helped me with the levy book – and that I… Read More A DOLLAR BILL by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
THE OLD TIME SATURDAY NIGHT by Katherine Cary PlaceOn Saturday night at our house, We hurry through our tea,It isn’t now the quiet meal that once it used to be. The family never gather round the fireside blazing bright,Like once they did some years ago, on every Saturday night. My sister Sue is all tagged… Read More THE OLD TIME SATURDAY NIGHT by Katherine Cary Place
25 YEARS by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillThe hotdogs we’ve served, we’d oft’ like know –If put end to end, just how far they would go.And the hamburgers we’ve fixed, you’ve consumed near and far –If stacked on each other would reach for the stars.Take the chili and the soup we’ve prepared with such ease –If all… Read More 25 YEARS by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
God gives us all a copy book, At the dawn of every day,A brand new page unsoiled and white, To copy as we may.At the top in His handwriting, There’s a message we may see,Of beauty and perfection, That He wills for you and me. Then let us strive with wisdom, To read His message… Read More LIFE’S COPY BOOK by Katherine Cary Place
Ramblings of an Old Coot 