MY DO-IT-YOURSELFER by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillI know you have heard of do-it-yourself –For things such as plumbing or building a shelf.I didn’t think that “self” meant me.I thought my husband could do you see.But, oh the surprise that awaited me there.As he did it himself, I took a chair.There were troubles galore in our rental… Read More MY DO-IT-YOURSELFER by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
LORI by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillLori, you’re a tiny, dainty, little girl –With eyes of blue and light brown curls.When it comes to high-climbing, you’re an ace, now that’s a fact.And when you feel mistreated, you bite instead of hitting back.My, how you do love to play peek-a-boo –And another favorite game of yours is wearing… Read More LORI by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
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
LITTLE BOYS by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillBoys are very nice to know, and they like many things.Their interest jumps from frogs to fish, to balls, to kites, to string.They are very seldom quiet, and they love to shout and sing –And brag all year about the things that Santa Claus will bring.They really do like ships,… Read More LITTLE BOYS by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
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
LAWRENCE AND ANNIE by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillWhen you reach the age of retirement, and can have that earned rest –It isn’t time for sadness, you’ll find these years can be the best.You’re leaving the auto city, with its rush, its smoke and its noiseYou’re traveling back to the Ozarks, where you lived as a girl… Read More LAWRENCE AND ANNIE by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
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
LADY by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillOur daughter came running, one day, with such glee –Saying, “Look what these people have given to me”.Clutched close in her arms was a black furry ball –A “wee” German shepherd – not eight inches tall.We had a pet and could manage no other –But Grandpa was here and said “I’d… Read More LADY by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
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
JUSTICE? by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillI have watched the “Court of Justice” –As it’s practiced in our land.What I’ve always thought was fairness here –Can deal a dark, foreboding hand.“The Jury” may be fine at times in certain special cases –But “the Jury” is a frightful thing when it involves two races.My heart is oh, so… Read More JUSTICE? by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
Ramblings of an Old Coot 