The year my Grandpa Chesney died and went awayOur Grandma was never the same after that day we would go to visit, year after yearBut, nothing we did would bring her cheer Mom took us there when summer cameWe didn’t want to go but we did just the same Mama thought...
On the front porch swing You can see everything The old woman that lives just down the lane She walks by every day using a wooden cane She always smiles and waves hello You’ve never spoken but you both know It’s ok to wave or smile as she passes by It’s...
The quilt was made from many squares Fabric from old dresses, or shirts, really from everywhere Cornerstones, layers, and colorful borders Carefully placed in a mindful order A quilter used her favorite group Then laid out her quilt on frames and hoops Stitching here and stitching there Colors bursting alive everywhere ...
Ellie elephant was the little boys’ friendHe thought he would keep her to life’s end A stuffed animal only has so many daysWe’re made to live forever but stuffed animals get thrown away We’ve sown her many rips and tearsshe’s loved little James throughout the years They’ve slept together for the...
As the years passed alongI always questioned where I belonged life’s experiences seemed so hardthey were mostly good, but some left scars looking at old pictures nowI’m blown away just by how you snapped away and memories madeYou told us to sit still and we obeyed Looking back on years gone...
When I was five I heard a song playing on the radioDaddy always had it on playing in the background kinda low The adults sat around talking and the radio songs played onDaddy had it turned to country songs he said you couldn’t go wrong There were songs about a yodle...
Anyone who’s ever lived down a dirt road knowsHow the condition of a road after a hard rain goes When the first big truck with wide tires goes down itIt makes big ruts that never seem to quit When the sun dries them out big hard ruts are madeThey’re deep and...
