DRUDGERY by Katherine Cary PlaceThe drudgery of housework gets onto my nervesThe endless routine of dishes and brooms,Like a pan thorn it follows at each faltering step.At your side like a giant it silently comes,From morning till evening it never grows tired,Each moment it’s with you to bury you more,If you think you will rest… Read More DRUDGERY by Katherine Cary Place
DEAR JACKIE by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillI thank you for the “pot” so fine –I’m making arrangements with United Air Lines –To fly the route you’re going to take –Then I will proceed to keep you awake.When I’m flying, high above –I’ll send my “waste” your way, with love –If your windshield gets splattered you will… Read More DEAR JACKIE by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
DEAR KIRSTIE by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillDear Kirstie:My, how time has flown, the years slip quickly by –Why, ‘twas just twelve short years ago, you came into our lives.And look at all the things we did, throughout your pre-school years –We played, we traveled untold miles, we spanked and we shed some tears.No one need ask… Read More DEAR KIRSTIE by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
DOWN ON THE HALIFAX by Katherine Cary PlaceThe tall pines stand with queenly grace,Where gentle breezes blow,And all along the water’s edge,The oleanders glow.The river ripples in the wind,Boats drift with ebbing tide,Nor need a hand on the helm,There graceful course to guideOh, It’s lovely on the Halifax,Where tides ebb with sea,And down in Dixie’s… Read More DOWN ON THE HALIFAX by Katherine Cary Place
DEAR BABY by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillYou’re a blessing straight from heaven –God heard Mommy and Daddy’s prayers –And sent you baby Kirstie, our sacred love to share.You are such a little darling –From your head down to your toes,With a tiny face as lovely as Spring times fairest Rose.What tiny little hands you have –And… Read More DEAR BABY by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
DO YOU REMEMBER? by Katherine Cary PlaceDo you remember long ago, far off magic day?When we were girls together.How we use to roam and play,How we wander hand in hand,Beside the river wide?You always took the lead back there,With me close by your side.Do you recall the old hay barn,Where we would stop to rest,And… Read More DO YOU REMEMBER? by Katherine Cary Place
CONGRATULATIONS by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillWell, look what you, this time have done –Produced a daughter! Not a son!!You’ve spoiled the record I had set –I hadn’t missed a “Baby” prediction yet.And seriously, I’m kinda glad –You got your “lassie” instead of a “lad”.And ‘twas your “strong determination” –To be the master of your “creation”.Gaylia Kenslow… Read More CONGRATULATIONS by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
DEAR ELLEN AND JANE by Katherine Cary Place Your lovely gift came to Aunt Kate this morning at nine. When the mailman walked in with a broad happy grin, I was hanging the wash on the line. When I said, “Well, Dear me, now who can it be? That thought of Aunt Kate far away.… Read More DEAR ELLEN AND JANE by Katherine Cary Place
ANNIE OUR OWN IRISH ROSE by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillOur Annie, who has grown tired and old –And whose hair has turned to gray –Was once a lovely, young, Irish lass –She was laughing, young, carefree and gay.Those lines that crease her face and brow –The crinkles around her eyes –Speak much for the way she’s… Read More ANNIE OUR OWN IRISH ROSE by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
DADDY IS HOME AGAIN by Katherine Cary PlaceThere’s joy and gladness at our house,Ma wears the biggest smile.We’re having chicken dumplins,And the fixings that’s worthwhile,There’s flowers in the living room,And all our folks are gay,Because my Dad is home again,You see he’s been away.The doctor came some time ago,With an auto big and fine,He wouldn’t… Read More DADDY IS HOME AGAIN by Katherine Cary Place
Ramblings of an Old Coot 