Daddy’s Lap
We always took turns sitting on our daddy’s lapafter he got home from work and he hung up his cap he would plop in his chair with crocheted doilies on the armshe was tired and thirsty but succumbed to his little girls’ charms he would wrap his arms around us and...
Dance Hall/Skating Rink
Tally grew up with his big horse and fancy wade saddle. He always favored the cowboy side; he liked roping cattle. His dad wanted him to be a farmer; he would often say But Talley had his heart stolen. He loved the cowboy way. Struggling through the Great Depression of the...
Morning’s Solitude
There’s something to be said about the solitude of early morning hoursAs you sit and watch the sun and morning glories openly flower The birds are talking about it just as wellThey are whistling a happy tune, can’t you tell As the quiet creeps slowly but forcefully inWhile you slowly sip...
When Discouragement Visits
When discouragement comes for a visit Answer the door but don’t invite him in to sit If you give discouragement a comfortable chair He’ll take over your home everywhere You’ll never get him to leave no matter what you do The key when he knocks is to say no, thank you...
Riding Ringo
We had a pet Shetland Pony we all loved him soDaddy got him for us, from where I really don’t know Shetlands are strong, intelligent, gentle, and always true blueThey have the cute factor but don’t let that fool you These hardy little ponies can keep a steady coursethey are hard...
Draw me a Picture
A little boy shows From his drawings, his state of mindIf you look closely at his pictures you just might find If he’s drawing with pretty colors, he’s happy with himselfThis one he’ll be excited for you to put upon your shelf His drawings communicate in detailed small waysBy the colors...