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
I’SE QUINE TO TAKE A JOURNEY by Katherine Cary PlaceI’se waitn for de springtime,And de flowers bloomin bright,For de April showers and sunshine,And de long warm dewy nites.For I’se quine to take a journey,To a country far from here,Where de loved ones wait to greet me,And de time an drawn near.Ders new time splendor on… Read More I’SE QUINE TO TAKE A JOURNEY by Katherine Cary Place
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
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
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
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
FALL FESTIVAL by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillThe leaves are all a-bustling – they’re preparing for a ball.Some are already newly gowned – in readiness for fall.The hues are Oh! So dazzling – there is copper, bronze and gold.The beauty is breathtaking – as this autumn show unfolds.The stage is very nearly set – there’s a carpet… Read More FALL FESTIVAL by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
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
ELMWOOD CASINO by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillOur efforts in going were not in vain –The entertainer was Frankie Laine.Jackie and Leon were taken by Nancy –To Elmwood Casino, fine and fancy.Herb and Gayle decided to see the show –All the others were ready to go.Nancy could hardly contain her emotion –She’s long admired Frankie with deep… Read More ELMWOOD CASINO by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
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
Ramblings of an Old Coot 