OUT OF THE PAST by Katherine Cary PlaceThe night is dark and still, No moon gives forth its light,A million stars like jewels glow, Into the murky night.Enchanted hour of peace, When nature seems to rest,I wait, then free the memories dear, Locked tight within my breast.They cling around me close, These memories of a… Read More OUT OF THE PAST by Katherine Cary Place

OUR DAY by Katherine Cary PlaceWe motored through a valley, My dear old pal and I,Along a winding river, With mountains towering high,And over us the sky was blue, And all the land was bright,With flowers blooming all the way, Of yellow, gold and white.There was stillness in that valley, All nature seemed to hush,That… Read More OUR DAY by Katherine Cary Place

MA’S AUTO by Katherine Cary Place Some years ago, when autos were considered mighty slick,My Pa, he got a notion that he’s going to get one quick,He went down to the dealers, and he looked and talked a lot,For Pa was quite particular ‘bout the kind of car he got.They took him out to demonstrate,… Read More MA’S AUTO by Katherine Cary Place

OTHER DAYS by Katherine Cary PlaceI am lonely tonight, though the fire burns bright, here is my quiet home,But, my thoughts will stray, of, far away,And my footsteps seem to roam,And I find myself a little child, back in my girlhood home.Where we happy children romped and sang, till the rafters rang with joy,And Father… Read More OTHER DAYS by Katherine Cary Place

ORMAN’S V.I.A. by Katherine Cary PlaceIn the little town of Ormond, Stands a building of renown,With a tiny park before it, That’s an honor to the town.Just a blend of noble women, Toiled together day by day,And are famous for their labor, Known as Ormond’s V.I.A.In the park beside the river, Weary travelers pause to… Read More ORMAN’S V.I.A. by Katherine Cary Place

OPPORTUNITY by Katherine Cary PlaceWhen you say I can’t, you have paved the way. For someone else to claim,The big rewards you might have earned, Or the place it was yours to gain.Why you only wished, when you might have fished, And now you bemoan your luck,But the man who wins, is the man who… Read More OPPORTUNITY by Katherine Cary Place

OLD HAVANA by Katherine Cary PlaceThere’s a land that’s far away, where the ocean breezes play,There’s a city that I love, where life is free,When the winds of winter blow, there’s a place I want to go,To Havana, Old Havana, by the sea.REFRAINDown in Cuba, there I’d be, in Havana by the sea,Where it’s summertime… Read More OLD HAVANA by Katherine Cary Place

THANKSGIVING by Katherine Cary PlaceIt’s Thanksgiving, just the time I love the best,Some more full of tender meaning than the rest,Other holidays appear, throughout each succeeding year,But not one so full of cheer as Thanksgiving.Then the Harvest is o’erAnd there is a goodly store of God’s, beauty and His blessings everywhere,And we pause from work… Read More THANKSGIVING by Katherine Cary Place

OLD FRIENDS COMING by Katherine Cary PlaceThere’s a heap of real gladness,When you meet old friends once more,And a little bit of sadness,As you talk the old times o’er.Oh, it’s nice to feel the thrill of peace,And know their fond and true,It’s nice to feel they traveled far,To show their love for you.It’s nice to… Read More OLD FRIENDS COMING by Katherine Cary Place

OLD FRIEND by Katherine Cary PlaceOld friend of mine, I am thinking of you and the days of long ago,I think of the things we used to do and how I loved you so.I wonder if ever you think of me, so many miles out here,And smile or sigh as thee though right be and… Read More OLD FRIEND by Katherine Cary Place