AUNT FANNIE by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillNow you’re my aunt and you’re full of fun –When I’ve run down, you’ve just begunThere are many tales you’ve told to me –And they’re filled away in memory.When I would visit you as a childThe stories you told me were far from mild.Each night when we would go out… Read More AUNT FANNIE by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
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
A DOLLAR BILL by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillThis dollar bill – It ain’t the same – that you gave me today –But yet it does resemble it – in several different ways.I’ll keep the other and the note – to read in future days –But you helped me with the levy book – and that I… Read More A DOLLAR BILL by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
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
25 YEARS by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillThe hotdogs we’ve served, we’d oft’ like know –If put end to end, just how far they would go.And the hamburgers we’ve fixed, you’ve consumed near and far –If stacked on each other would reach for the stars.Take the chili and the soup we’ve prepared with such ease –If all… Read More 25 YEARS by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
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
Banned BooksI would like to begin with a quote by the award winning Sherman Alexie, a Native American novelist, short story writer, poet, screenwriter, and filmmaker: “I believe in any kid’s ability to read any book and form their own judgments. It’s the job of a parent to guide his/her child through the reading of… Read More Banned Books
UNTITLED 004 by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillThe beauty and the grander – Of the canyon known as grand –Surpasses all description – For there are no words by man – Color, depth and size.One can only look in wonder – And in awe we realize –That this universe we live in – Is far greater than… Read More Beauty and the Grander by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
Call or Text orWe strive to provide better,For the offshoots of our loins.Better education,Better life experiences,And adventures untold.My life has been blessed,With five of the female persuasion,.And one fine son inlaw.All living their dreams.Expanding their lives.But sadly in the dust,I oft feel left behind.Scrambling to get an update,Yearning for a tale or two.Oh, don’t forget… Read More Call or Text or
AcceptanceDefine this term, acceptance.Explain its necessity.The lack of it maims my existence.I try to smile.I struggle to fit in.The Wall Flower in me,Battles against my efforts.Exhibit to the world,My kind heart and caring disposition.It all leads to nothing.There is no giving back.The days are long.The nights are longer.For I find no acceptance.No friendship.No love.No outreach.Nothing.Roy… Read More Acceptance
Ramblings of an Old Coot 