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
A MARINE by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillI first looked upon the casket, silver gray and oh! So still –Then I saw “OLD GLORY” and my eyes began to fill.For above this silver casket in a frame of softest gold –Was the smiling lad who lies here – who is now so quiet and cold.Then my eyes… Read More A MARINE by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
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
GRACE WHERE THE HELL ARE MY GLASSESNever got to “KNOW” this man, Mother’s father.One time coal miner, blaster, Turned auto assembly line worker. Union militant, enforcer, Quick to violence,Beer swelling, whiskey consuming, Hunter, angler. He left the coal mines in Pennsylvania, An explosive expert,A mine accident left him unable to work, So he brought his… Read More GRACE WHERE THE HELL ARE MY GLASSES
A CONFIRMATION NOTE TO A LITTLE GIRL I SPONSORED by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillMay your life be rich in blessings –Your heart be full of love –Your acts always reflect beauty and honesty –Your faith in God be endless –And as your future unfolds –Mold it in the likeness of a rose –Remembering always – Few… Read More A CONFIRMATION NOTE TO A LITTLE GIRL I SPONSORED by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
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
40 by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillOh say can “Thou” see what has happened to “Thee”?Why, just overnight – it has happened – Oh me!I can’t understand “Thy” thinning hair –And it seems “thy” waistline has drifted somewhere.Now yesterday “Thou” was dapper and sporty!Is this what happens when “Thy” turns 40? Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillWritten for Howard Bishop… Read More 40 by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
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
40? By Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillSweet “16” – long time gone –“21” – has rolled along –“29” – well, it’s gone too –Though we’re not late models, we’re good as new,The chassis, she ain’t what she once was I know –But at times she can really get up and go.A look to the future – what’s… Read More 40? By Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
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
Ramblings of an Old Coot 