Category Archives: Poetry

Where bluebonnets grow …

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Stella

“This is the only place on Earth bluebonnets grow, and once a year they come an’ go at this old house here by the road. And when we die, we say we’ll catch some blackbird’s wing, and we will fly … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Poetry | 6 Comments

Romance – Poems and Songs

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Stella

Originally, I wrote this in honor of my 50th wedding anniversary. Of course, I was divorced long ago and, even if I had not divorced, my ex-husband is no longer alive, so it wasn’t a real anniversary. Instead, I think … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgia, Poetry, The Culture, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Christmas Verse

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Stella

There have been so many poems and songs written for the Christmas season, both religious and secular, that the difficult part about this post is choosing what to include! We first acknowledge that the reason we celebrate Christmas is to … Continue reading →

Posted in Hobbies & General Interest, Holidays, Poetry, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Countdown to Christmas – Lights, Music, and Poetry

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Stella

This is the place to share your 2017 Christmas cheer! Here is my first entry: Enjoy!

Posted in Family, Holidays, Nostalgia, Poetry, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

Show me your friends …

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Stella

It was early last December, As near as I remember, I was walking down the street in tipsy pride. No one I was disturb in’ As I lay down by the curb in’ And a pig came up and lay … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, News, Poetry | 42 Comments

Autumn’s last hurrah – a poetic tribute

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Stella

Autumn is a favorite season for many people – it certainly is for me. Many clear and sunny days, a sharpness in the air, beautiful trees, the final bounty from our gardens. Then there is Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Poetry, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Fall & Winter Verse

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Stella

Another old post with a new twist. It seems like a poetry kind of day. Poetry. Thoughts that travel from the head through the heart and out through the fingers to become words on paper.

Posted in Poetry, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Just Because …

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Stella

JABBERWOCKY Lewis Carroll ‘Twas brillig, and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe: All mimsy were the borogoves, And the mome raths outgrabe. ‘Beware the Jabberwock, my son! The jaws that bite, the claws that catch! Beware … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, The Culture, Uncategorized | 18 Comments

Romance – Poems and Songs

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Stella

In honor of my 50th wedding anniversary. Of course, I was divorced long ago and, even if I had not divorced, my ex-husband is no longer alive, so this isn’t a real anniversary.     Regardless of the disclaimers, love … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgia, Poetry, The Culture, Uncategorized | 43 Comments

Today In History – America The Beautiful

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Stella

TaraRoss.com On this day in 1893, a professor stands atop Pikes Peak. She is struck by the beauty around her and is inspired to write a poem. Her poem is later set to music. Today, we all know that song … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Nostalgia, Poetry, The Culture, Uncategorized | 2 Comments