THE RABBIT’S CHAIR by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillFrom the time you could use it this has been your chair—At Grandma’s and Grandpa’s you always sat there.And not just at mealtime, but at other times too—You made use of this chair, it just suited you.You’d sit high at the counter when Grandma baked pies—And using a “thimble”… Read More THE RABBIT’S CHAIR by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

THE INSIDE OF MAN by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillIt isn’t the outer person that really counts for much –For they may be handsome and debonair – with a heart you cannot touch –It’s inside that’s important – how we feel toward one another –For whether we admit it or not – God made us to be… Read More THE INSIDE OF MAN by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

THE CAP AND PIN by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillThere’s quite a lot to your choice of profession –It involves skill, knowledge and much compassion.For the ones who wear the cap and pin –Are entrusted with the wellbeing of their fellowmen.Those you nurse will look to you –For the very best you can possibly do.Their lives are… Read More THE CAP AND PIN by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

Sweet Sixteen 02 by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill“Sweet Sixteen” is a marvelous age –To do the things that are “all the rage”.In your Grandma’s day she was a “flapper”.And your Grandpa, he was “sporty” and “dapper”In your Mother’s day, the “jitterbug” –Was the way most teenagers “cut a rug”.At your generation you’ll see us frown –We’ve… Read More Sweet Sixteen 02 by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

Sweet Sixteen by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillWhat fun to be “sixteen” years old –You can now be a little “bold”.You’ve waited quite a while we know—To “drive” the “car”! To have a “beau”!“Long” hair is style – straight as can be –No “curls” or “bangs” of “femininity”.Boy’s hair is “long” and “flowing” –Repeated looks! There’s still… Read More Sweet Sixteen by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

SMILE AND FIND A FRIEND by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillMay life always be kind to you – and you be kind to life.May you have a wealth of blessings – always helping when there’s strife.Show kindness to your fellow man – wherever you may be.The happiness will fill your life – for all the world to… Read More SMILE AND FIND A FRIEND by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

SHERRI by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillSherri – who is blonde, with eyes of blue –Seventeen months of impishness too –It’s taken a while for her to adjust –To uncles and aunts, with whom she’d fuss.She’d make a face at Uncle Herb –And cry when Aunt Gayle tried to disturb.Kirstie thinks you’re the grandest yet –And if… Read More SHERRI by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

RANDY ARRIVES by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillOn Saturday, the third of September, just before Labor Day –You entered St. Joseph hospital for a brief but welcomed stay.Just a few minutes past noon time your face was lighted with joy –For there at the nursery room window was your own new born baby boy.They no more then… Read More RANDY ARRIVES by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

Friend Sings by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillYour Jeannie, just the other day –Did quite a thing now – I must say.She’s awful busy – this we know –And always running to and fro’.She goes to work – sends Dee to school –Takes Nick to his sitter – as a rule.Then home from work – she starts… Read More Friend Sings by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

RACIAL SEGREGATION by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillRacial segregation seems a problem in this land –You read about it daily and you hear of it firsthand.In a country such as this one, don’t you think it awfully small –America was founded for liberty and justice for all.I think that we should all go back to our country’s… Read More RACIAL SEGREGATION by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill