From Sedona, on the Prescott, Then the valley where you roamed –Nestled down below the mountains. Rafters saw your home.And the welcome you extended, All the time we spent with you –Was so very kind and thoughtful, Just like all the things you do! Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill Copyright Roy Richard

Vast open spaces,Mountains,Crowded cities,Homeless people (by choice or by chance),Wildlife,Palatial Homes.Watching storm clouds gather,Miles away in Mtn. Large,Finally building to explode,In a fury of jagged, long reaching bolts of lightning.Tall pines,Deep canyons.And Joe and Rach. Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill Copyright Roy Richard

Untitled 001 Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillI do what I feel in my heart must be done –I say what I feel should be said.I ponder what’s right and wrong in each case –Then I act without feelings of dread.I do not know that I am correct –In all that I say and do –I only know… Read More Untitled 001 Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

LORI – WHO’S 4 by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillLori, the twister, can out twist them all –For her age and her size, she will leave you appalled.She is tiny and dainty to look at you see –But her disposition would make up for three.She can show more anger with a glimpse from her eyes –Than any… Read More LORI – WHO’S 4 by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

PLAYBOYS by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillTwo nephews have I! They’ve an interest in girls!Not in their clothes, their smiles, or their pearls.They marvel at the different shapes!Those “PLAYBOY” curves, they appreciate!BUT NEPHEWS!Whether you know it now not –This phase will pass – that is our lot.With age there’s more to “bare” in mind –Then “knockers” and… Read More PLAYBOYS by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

ECTOME? OTOMY? PHYS? PSY? by Gaylia Kenslow – Stogsdill Hours you’ve spent in getting’ your schoolin’ –Hard work you’ve accomplished and that’s no foolin’ –You’ve learned a lot on “anatomy” –And how our “innards” are s’posed to be.You’ve studied what’s proper for us to eat –And watched in “surgery”, while they sliced “meat”.You’ve found blood… Read More ECTOME? OTOMY? PHYS? PSY? by Gaylia Kenslow – Stogsdill

In the year of 1973 –There was a commercial on TV.A sexy octopus comes on to tell –As an underarm expert, what she’d sell.Arid was dry and would never sting –And Dee also began to sing.Then Aunt Gayle hung a sexy octopus on her Christmas tree –And this brought forth a special jingle by Dee.She… Read More THE SEXY OCTOPUS by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

Randy Graduates by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillIf you ever have a mountain to climb –And everything ‘round you was smooth and sublime –Just think how dull your life would seem –If there was no reason to plan and dream.So when the “going” gets a little tough –And solving a problem is extra rough –Just dig right… Read More Randy Graduates by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

Hummingbird by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillRemember Great Gramma’s hummingbird –And the honeysuckle vine.And how we’d love to sit and watch,In the good ole summertime.Those days are gone but not forgot –We’ll remember through the years.And those lovely, joyous memories,Will wipe away our tears. Gaylia Kenslow – Stogsdill Copyright Roy Richard

SEASONS GREETINGSSmoke curls from the chimneys –Jack Frost fills the air –Downtowns filled with shoppers –There is bustling everywhere.Children’s eyes are bright and shiny –As to “Santa Claus” they write –Of the many nice surprises –To be brought on Christmas night.The trees have lost their emerald dresses –They’re no longer bleak and brown –They are… Read More SEASONS GREETINGS from 1962 by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill