CONTENTMENT by Katherine Cary Place The charm of bird and tree and flower,Let those complain of weariness, Who never sat ‘neath leafy bower,But I as long as life shall last, Can never weary grow,While Trees and green and flowers bloom, And birds can warble so. Let those complain who never heard, The tinkle tinkle of… Read More CONTENTMENT by Katherine Cary Place

BY THE SEA by Katherine Cary PlaceThere’s a land where the sunshine is brightest, A land where the ocean is wideA land where the salt air is purest, Wafted in on each murmuring tide.Where the nights are a glory of moonlight. And the sunsets no artist can paint,There’s a whisper of nearness to heaven, Like… Read More BY THE SEA by Katherine Cary Place

BE STRONG by Katherine Cary PlaceBe strong, let nothing disturb you,Talk health to each person you meet,Let your friends know you love them and trust them,Whenever, wherever you meet,Look to the sunny side ever,Knowing your dreams will come true,See success for the ones all around you,As well as success just for you. Forget past mistakes,… Read More BE STRONG by Katherine Cary Place

BACK TO THE FARM by Katherine Cary PlaceYou may talk about your city, With its hurry, strife and noise,It’s great white ways and theaters, Its social life and joys.The place you dine, the temple grand, The club you proudly boast,The hurry and confusion, And the things you like the most. But I am here to… Read More BACK TO THE FARM by Katherine Cary Place

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

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

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

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

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

HANK JENKINS WAS MY FRIEND by Katherine Cary Place Hank Jenkins was a friend of mine, And Hank, he said to me,Bill, how’d you like to take a trip, Down to sunny Florida? Just think it over Bill, he says, I’ll run the old bus down,And we’ll spend the winter by the sea, In some… Read More HANK JENKINS WAS MY FRIEND by Katherine Cary Place