An Indian name is woven from the fabric of their birth From nature or a characteristic, or a trait for what that’s worth Cool Dawn could still remember the story of her name Her mother had told her from where it had came She had labored for hours in a ridge by her village She…
Milk Run
The milk run was a necessary measureFor my sister and me it was a weekly pleasure We would go down the hill in our western flyer wagonOur baby sister road along with hands on the sides trying to hold on We ran down the hill till we got to the big iron gateMamas instructions reminding…
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 pet our heads with…
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 nineteen-thirties he put his…
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 your coffee, you start…
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 Keep sending him off…
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 workers even out working…
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 he uses and how…
Mama’s Private Moments
Mother when did you have private moments Your life must have been an endless daily event Fourteen active children running under your feet As your making meals and yummy treats for us to eat I never woke before you, you were always the first to rise We slowly trailed each other out of bed, wiping…
Jacks (Jax) on a Rainy Day
On the days we were kept in the house because of the weather if it was raining or wet and cold we all played together Just different games but they would all get old Mom knew just what to do, instead of giving us a scold she taught games no doubt her sisters and she…