AMERICA’S LOSS by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillI stood beside a picket fence,And let my mind run free –To the world this is a memory of the man that use to be.He was a man of courage with the highest of ideals –He loved this great America and fought with youthful zeal.He defended us in crisis –… Read More AMERICA’S LOSS by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

AMANDA by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillThe soft breeze played across the brow of Amanda young and fair –She dreamed a dream of her life to come and the joys of life she’d share.The years went by and with marriage, came a family of her own –To this world she gave three daughters and two sons,Her heart… Read More AMANDA by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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