Country Colored Memories
Goldenrod, those shades of yellow
flowing gently next to the willows
a backdrop of a field of green
not more beauty have I ever seen
She springs up in the summertime
A fluffy yellow, she works overtime
She is sheltering for the butterflies
an array of colors to please the eyes
Goldenrod, late bloomers they are
They are worth the wait by far
From the family of the sunflower
standing tall, exhibiting power
When you look upon her beauty and grace
Goldenrod brings a smile to your face
My girls are my heartThey have been from their start Each Daughter is unique in her wayAll different from each other,but that’s ok It’s the little things they do for meI wouldn’t trade them for all the world’s gold,You see...
You could see the pain in dads eyesAs children, we asked him so many whys The answer to our questions askedHe answered through pain masked I did not realizeThe pain in dads eyes It wasn’t from answering our questionsBut was...
What’s That Smell?In the 1930s, the great depression was in full swing, but the Wellston school district was one of the richest in America. A 1930 oil find in Drake County had boosted the local economy, and educational spending grew...
Watermelons on the vineGrandad grew them mighty fine Sitting in his garden dirtDigging till my fingers hurt Playing while he gathered fruitsOur after-dinnertime loot Sweet watermelon at nightWe couldn’t wait to take the first bite Cut round or squareWe didn’t...