I LOVE A WINDING ROAD by Katherine Cary PlaceSome folks love the mountains, Some love the open plains,Some love the deep wide valley, Some an open sea.But, oh, I love a winding road, That tempts me ever on,Where new delights are sure, To welcome me.I want to go toward the west, Where purple mountains rest,Until… Read More I LOVE A WINDING ROAD by Katherine Cary Place

GRACE by Katherine Cary PlaceOne day a little tot with laughing eyes so bright,Looked in my face and grasped my hand with tiny fingers tight,I held her close, I kissed her lips, and whispered in her ear,I love you sweet and want to keep you always, you’re so dear.She grew each day a joy to… Read More GRACE by Katherine Cary Place

FREEDOM by Katherine Cary PlaceI want to live my life, all that I am or ever hope to be, To do just what I want to do, no shackle tied to me.I want to live my very best, to help my brothers too, But he has to be free, (as I wish to be) and… Read More FREEDOM by Katherine Cary Place

FRED by Katherine Cary PlaceHe is just a little fellow,And his hair is sort of gold,He isn’t very big or strong,I think ‘bout three years old,He doesn’t have much to say,But oh, his eyes are blue,And somehow you got to love him,When you find him watching you.His smile is just as friendly,And he has a… Read More FRED by Katherine Cary Place

FALL TIME by Katherine Cary PlaceWere you ever lonesome, lonesome in the fall times? When the late October sun was sinking low,Like a ball of molten glory o’er the hill top. Set the mountains, wood and river all aglow,When old nature did her very best to charm you, With a splash of riotous color everywhere,Gold… Read More FALL TIME by Katherine Cary Place

DRUDGERY by Katherine Cary PlaceThe drudgery of housework gets onto my nervesThe endless routine of dishes and brooms,Like a pan thorn it follows at each faltering step.At your side like a giant it silently comes,From morning till evening it never grows tired,Each moment it’s with you to bury you more,If you think you will rest… Read More DRUDGERY by Katherine Cary Place

DOWN ON THE HALIFAX by Katherine Cary PlaceThe tall pines stand with queenly grace,Where gentle breezes blow,And all along the water’s edge,The oleanders glow.The river ripples in the wind,Boats drift with ebbing tide,Nor need a hand on the helm,There graceful course to guideOh, It’s lovely on the Halifax,Where tides ebb with sea,And down in Dixie’s… Read More DOWN ON THE HALIFAX by Katherine Cary Place

DO YOU REMEMBER? by Katherine Cary PlaceDo you remember long ago, far off magic day?When we were girls together.How we use to roam and play,How we wander hand in hand,Beside the river wide?You always took the lead back there,With me close by your side.Do you recall the old hay barn,Where we would stop to rest,And… Read More DO YOU REMEMBER? by Katherine Cary Place

DEAR ELLEN AND JANE by Katherine Cary Place Your lovely gift came to Aunt Kate this morning at nine. When the mailman walked in with a broad happy grin, I was hanging the wash on the line. When I said, “Well, Dear me, now who can it be? That thought of Aunt Kate far away.… Read More DEAR ELLEN AND JANE by Katherine Cary Place

DADDY IS HOME AGAIN by Katherine Cary PlaceThere’s joy and gladness at our house,Ma wears the biggest smile.We’re having chicken dumplins,And the fixings that’s worthwhile,There’s flowers in the living room,And all our folks are gay,Because my Dad is home again,You see he’s been away.The doctor came some time ago,With an auto big and fine,He wouldn’t… Read More DADDY IS HOME AGAIN by Katherine Cary Place