MAR by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillWell now let’s see – how old are you?The years are adding up to quite a few.You’ve one false tooth to grace your smile –And I’ll bet a buck you can’t run a mile.You’ve contributed three to the human race –And each one has added an inch to your waist.You’re much… Read More MAR by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
THE RIGHT THINGOne morning after my sixtieth year had already passed me by, I sat and reflected on my life. I had retired with a decent pension, raised my children to adulthood without too many issues and had a sufficient number of grandchildren who were well on their way to turning out ok. Yet something… Read More THE RIGHT THING
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
NIXON VS KENNEDY by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillElection time is almost here –I wonder as the day draws near –Will Nixon win as I would like –And carry on as has “our Ike?”Or will it go the other way –With Kennedy winner of the day?And should Jack the winner be –Will he do what’s best for… Read More NIXON VS KENNEDY by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
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
Don’t Ever Find Yourself…“Don’t ever find yourself alone in a room with him.” An instruction from my Dad about a certain Uncle.“Why? He is funny, he makes me laugh.” “Just listen to what I’m telling you.”So I began to live in fear of this man. The more I tried to stay under the radar,The more,… Read More Don’t Ever Find Yourself…
MY DO-IT-YOURSELFER by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillI know you have heard of do-it-yourself –For things such as plumbing or building a shelf.I didn’t think that “self” meant me.I thought my husband could do you see.But, oh the surprise that awaited me there.As he did it himself, I took a chair.There were troubles galore in our rental… Read More MY DO-IT-YOURSELFER by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
LORI by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillLori, you’re a tiny, dainty, little girl –With eyes of blue and light brown curls.When it comes to high-climbing, you’re an ace, now that’s a fact.And when you feel mistreated, you bite instead of hitting back.My, how you do love to play peek-a-boo –And another favorite game of yours is wearing… Read More LORI by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
Ramblings of an Old Coot 