OLD HAVANA by Katherine Cary PlaceThere’s a land that’s far away, where the ocean breezes play,There’s a city that I love, where life is free,When the winds of winter blow, there’s a place I want to go,To Havana, Old Havana, by the sea.REFRAINDown in Cuba, there I’d be, in Havana by the sea,Where it’s summertime… Read More OLD HAVANA by Katherine Cary Place
THANKSGIVING by Katherine Cary PlaceIt’s Thanksgiving, just the time I love the best,Some more full of tender meaning than the rest,Other holidays appear, throughout each succeeding year,But not one so full of cheer as Thanksgiving.Then the Harvest is o’erAnd there is a goodly store of God’s, beauty and His blessings everywhere,And we pause from work… Read More THANKSGIVING by Katherine Cary Place
OLD FRIENDS COMING by Katherine Cary PlaceThere’s a heap of real gladness,When you meet old friends once more,And a little bit of sadness,As you talk the old times o’er.Oh, it’s nice to feel the thrill of peace,And know their fond and true,It’s nice to feel they traveled far,To show their love for you.It’s nice to… Read More OLD FRIENDS COMING by Katherine Cary Place
Don’t Ever Find Yourself…“Don’t ever find yourself alone in a room with him.” An instruction from my Dad about a certain Uncle.“Why? He is funny, he makes me laugh.” “Just listen to what I’m telling you.”So I began to live in fear of this man. The more I tried to stay under the radar,The more,… Read More Don’t Ever Find Yourself…
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
Ramblings of an Old Coot 