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

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

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

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

HOME by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill A “house” isn’t “home” ‘till you’ve lived there – And just “living” won’t make it a home. You have to share “sorrow” and “laughter” – You have to cease caring to “roam”. Each little “whatnot” you gather – And bring home to sit on a shelf – Will deepen your… Read More HOME by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

HAPPY RETIREMENT by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillRetirement time is here at last –Watch out “Walleye”, “Pike” and “Bass”.Walt and Millie are fancy free –And will now be on a fishing “spree”.And that’s not all they’re gonna do –They’ll tour the states before they’re through.I think “big game” is on their mind –And it’s no telling what… Read More HAPPY RETIREMENT by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

HAPPY BIRTHDAY by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillI know I’m kinda tiny, and I’ve lots of things to learn,But I’m awfully knowing where my Daddy is concerned.I’m too little to go shopping, for I’m not walking yet you see.So I slyly winked at Mommy and she went to town for me.*****For the 10 years past I’ve known… Read More HAPPY BIRTHDAY by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

GAYLE’S ODE TO FRED by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillYour product has been baked at night, when we were fast asleep –And early morning finds you, on your way with special treats.In the winter time on frosty morns, when Jack Frost nipped your nose –You started out with food so fine, and may have had some frost… Read More GAYLE’S ODE TO FRED by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

FRED “TAYSTEE” MEISSINGER, JR.! by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillFebruary 15th, nineteen thirty, just after St. Patrick’s Day –You started working for Taystee, I do not know your pay.The first two years were taken, serving restaurants downtown Flint –When that proved successful, to another area you’re sent.The next nine years will find you, making eighty stops a… Read More FRED “TAYSTEE” MEISSINGER, JR.! by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

FALL IS HERE by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillOrange is the pumpkins –Golden is the hay –Fat are the turkeys –Thanksgivings on the way.The air has a chill now –Jack Frost is in the air –Geese have traveled southward –To make their home elsewhere.Children press their noses –To the window panes –Watching lovely snowflakes –Fill the roads… Read More FALL IS HERE by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill