I love the town where I was born and spend my childhood days –And when I’m away and all alone, my memory back there strays.Although...
HOW IT FEELS TO BE SEVENTY-FIVE
How does it feel to be seventy? Well, I’m thankful to be hereAnd have good health and strength unto my seventy-fifth year.Now how old do you...
THE PLAYGROUND ACROSS THE WAY
Where I lived there was a playgroundRight across the way,Where children of all agesRun and romp and play. Folks often ask me“How do you stand...
MIGHTY OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW
We look with pride on this group of women gathered here today,Knowing we are all fellow workers in our P. T. A.It really is inspiring for it most...
GOD’S RICHEST BLESSING
God gave the world the sunshine,The dewdrops and the showers.He gave the trees that wondrous green,Breathed perfume in the flowers. He gave the babe...
MOTHER AND THE SICK CHILD
Keep smiling, Mother Dear –We know it’s hard to do,But Mother’s smiles will help so much,To pull your darling thru. Where there is...
DE MOLAY
Two mothers were talking about life’s trials and joysfinally the conversation drifted around to their teenage boys.One said, “since my...
A WONDERFUL MOTHER
I not only had a wonderful father,But a wonderful mother, too –She set a splendid exampleFor us to follow through. She knew how to smile and...
A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF A WONDERFUL FATHER
Not long ago I took part in a little play,Sort of stole the show, at least that’s what they say.It was a little comedy – written by...
FAITHFUL HANDS
Three wonderful men have been part of my life,FATHER, HUSBAND and SON;Two have gone to that Land beyond,And now I have but one. I’ve always...