To Elizabeth by Katherine Cary Place I write lines to one most dear, of hope and joy and love,To express my faith and happiness to our Father above,When the valley of the shadow of death was near to you,He answered all our prayers and tears, He led you safely thru.Now you’re convalescing, soon you’ll be… Read More To Elizabeth by Katherine Cary Place
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
Night Terrors Mum and dad think I am mad,Raving lunatic, certifiably crazy.I just wish they would just come and see,What visits my window each night. They laugh at my fears,Tell me it is only nightmares.And yes, dear parents, it is a nightmare,This nocturnal visitor that requests entrance. After I doze, not quite fast asleep,Fingernails on… Read More Night Terrors
The Storm by Katherine Cary PlaceAll through the night the storm has raged, On through the dreary day,Till sky and earth and angry sea, Where chilling, cold and gray.Out in the east no sun had shone, And billows rough and wild,White capped as far as eye could see, Upon the sands were piled.But when the… Read More The Storm by Katherine Cary Place
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
The Maples by Katherine Cary Place If there’s one thing grand to see,It’s a strong and sturdy tree,Standing proud mid sky and breeze,Armies of cool, fragrant trees,The lovely cypress, tender green,Along a marsh land can be seen,And slender pine, where breezes blow,Dropping their perfume here below.The mighty oak, king of the land,Stretched giant branches, cool… Read More The Maples by Katherine Cary Place
SlippingI sit in terror each night, Watching you slip away.The brightness in your eyes, your energy, Is slowly ebbing away.You wear a brave face, fight a gallant battle, But I fear you hide the truth.Is there more to your pain or fear? Your body seems to tell a different story.Over time the proof that we… Read More Slipping
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
THE GREAT ADVENTURE by Katherine Cary Place The woods are turning gorgeous hues, The birds have flown away,And a touch of winter cold is in the air, Another autumn’s with us,And another summer gone. Again we’re looking forward,To the springtime bright and fair. No matter how old in years we have grown,Nor how many winters… Read More THE GREAT ADVENTURE by Katherine Cary Place
Ramblings of an Old Coot 