OLD FRIEND by Katherine Cary PlaceOld friend of mine, I am thinking of you and the days of long ago,I think of the things we used to do and how I loved you so.I wonder if ever you think of me, so many miles out here,And smile or sigh as thee though right be and… Read More OLD FRIEND by Katherine Cary Place

OCTOBER HILLS by Katherine Cary PlaceIt’s lovely in the country in October, The hills are massed in color bright and gay,The maple, the beechnut and the sumac, Greet one with marvelous beauty on the way,All up the winding trail it spreads before you. A glory that God painted over night,From valley to the highest summit,… Read More OCTOBER HILLS by Katherine Cary Place

MY WISH by Katherine Cary PlaceI want to live my life, And all I hope to be,To do just what I want to do, No shackles tied to me.I want to live my life my best, And help my brothers too,But they to be free, as I wish to be, And do as they can… Read More MY WISH by Katherine Cary Place

MY FRIENDS by Katherine Cary PlaceMy little rooms are lonesome now,And in my heart there’s grief somehow,My friends have gone so far away,I won’t see them for many a day.I’m happy and contented here,With those I love and hold most dear,The sun shines bright, the sky is blue,The flowers glow with morning dew.The birds sing… Read More MY FRIENDS by Katherine Cary Place

MARKIN’ TIME by Katherine Cary PlaceMarkin’ Time, each day, each night. At evening time and morning light,Countin’ all the miles between, All the days since you I’ve seen,And I sigh and wipe a tear, Just because you aren’t here,Markin’ Time, that’s all I do, To fill the miles from me to you.Markin’ Time, I love… Read More MARKIN’ TIME by Katherine Cary Place

MAKING GOOD by Katherine Cary PlaceWe can make good if we only will, No life is too hopeless nor gray,Perhaps we have failed in the past, There are glories worth winning today.Let us send out a thought of what we would be, And forget past mistakes that are dead,Keep our eyes on the goal, -… Read More MAKING GOOD by Katherine Cary Place

LOUISE by Katherine Cary PlaceUp in the great big city, Lives a little girl I know,She’s like the Polly Anna girl, That’s why we love her so.Her hair is soft and Oh, how brown, Her eyes are shiny too,She’s always helping someone, If there’s anything to do.She runs the errands for mother, For she’s a… Read More LOUISE by Katherine Cary Place

LITTLE JANE by Katherine Cary PlaceA little babe had come to us, So soft, so sweet and dear,I think an angel knew our need, And so he left her here.Our home is full of sunshine now, And everybody’s gay,Because a blue-eyed baby, Has come with us to stay.It’s such a tiny little thing, We wonder… Read More LITTLE JANE by Katherine Cary Place

KEEP SMILING by Katherine Cary PlaceWhen skies are dark and dreary,And the rain comes pouring down,If you meet your next door neighbors,And you think you see him frown,Walk right up and grasp his hand,Say, “Neighbor, how are you?”Give him a smile, it’s all worthwhile,You’ll find that he’ll smile too.Be cheerful when there’s cloudy days,As when… Read More KEEP SMILING by Katherine Cary Place

JANIE IS ONE YEAR OLD by Katherine Cary PlaceFather wears the broadest smile, Mother’s face is bright;On the table there’s cake, Frosted snowy white,With tiny candles pink, And so very smallSheds a twinkling, merry light, Over one and all.In a chair so grand and high, Sits the reigning queen,Decked out in a fleecy gown, To… Read More JANIE IS ONE YEAR OLD by Katherine Cary Place