The Riverboat Captain in Dreamland
I sit on the bank of the Missouri River and marvel at it’s history and what a legend it has become. I am sitting on soft blades of grass, wearing my rolled up cuffed…
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Stories, poems & songs
Stories of faith and hope that have inspired us through the years. I have a few that I would like to share — and I would love to hear yours too.
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The Humor of Dreams
So, I was sleeping. Enjoying resting after a trying day. My cat, Minnie was purring beside me. My husband was asleep. The fan was blowing cool air. The neighbors were…
Women At The Well
Women At The Well by Jackie Strickland Music by Kathy Lou Waskett
A Pattern Evolves
Once there was a man That I noticed was like me. A very reserved man As far as you could see. He kept his feelings in. So no one else could see. The hurt that lay within…
Sibling Pain with nothing to gain
I had a talk with my sister. Frankly, she has always been the perfect one. Dad's favorite. She did everything right. Joan did not have to do the dishes or work on the…
It’s Just Me and You
1) Times we’ve been together it nearly broke my heart being in the same room we spent so much time apart.. 2) you were in your paper I was in my jeans It has been such a…
My Musical Journey
To flow on with the music To dance on with the sound Let the rhyme and rhythm take me On a journey heaven bound. No longer on a platform going nowhere In the dark I want…
That's All That Matters to Me by Kathy Lou
1) Sometimes we need someone To bring sunshine through the pain. Someone who will hold you Through the thunder and the rain. That's when you come along. Turn my gray…
Through Rose Colored Glasses
(Chorus) I saw our lives through rose colored glasses. I saw just what I wanted to see. Then I took off my rose colored glasses Now I got to face reality. 1) Time in the…
We Have A Different Point of View
1) Thought I had to be perfect To do just what you say Thought I had to be perfect Became myself anyway. 2) I woke up and realized It’s ok, what I say and do. I just…
My Word Is Serenity
Why is this my word you ask? Good question! I was in my group therapy class and everyone had to pick out a paper out of a basket. Each strip of paper had a word on it.…
Turn Your Heart Around
Afraid of flight, but trying to fly Wanting to live, but living to die. Tired of hurting, but feeling lame. This lifestyle is driving me insane (Chorus) Come on baby…
He Is The God Who Sees (El Roi)
(Chorus) He is the God that sees. El Roi He knows what you’re going through. When you are left without a prayer. God sees you kneeling there. 1. Guide me Lord towards…
Till You Walk Through The Fire
1. Love doesn’t take an easy road Sometimes it takes a fall I’ve watched families who fought the fight Who heard a different call. 2. They believed standing by each…
The Locked Box Series-Aging from a Different Perspective
There is one thing that is certain. The longer you live, the older you are. Wrinkles, bags under eyes, and dark spots on your face become more noticeable. Less…
When I Close My Eyes (The Transport)
When I close my eyes I am transported to moments 20, 30, 40 years ago. It's hard to sleep for this reason. I don't know how I get there. I could be resting my eyes.…
Dancing to Come Alive Again
I went to a Mexican restaurant and there was a live band playing on the patio. No one was listening to the band. The band was playing some really good tunes. Men and…
Wanderlust-The Lost Identity
Friends and family said he had wanderlust. As far as I’m concerned , Wanderlust must be going by an alias. I don’t know who he was. The adventurer. Someone who loved to…
The Desert
Man does not live by bread alone. What does that phrase mean anyway? Toasted wheat, Barley? Rye? Sourdough? Could it just be referring to what we see on the supermarket…
The Locked Box
The Locked Box There is a story about a box of secrets. We hold this box deep within No one can see, hear, or know about its existence. No one should know. We hide this…
The Day I Understood Oh Holy Night
It was another Christmas Eve in the South. Gifts are wrapped and under the tree. Stockings are hung over the fireplace waiting for Santa. I have been preparing what I…
On The Wings Of A Dove
A long time ago there was a man named Noah. Noah and his family were in an ark with all these animals. There had been a flood and God saved his family because he had…
Evangeline
A Long time ago there was a young Spanish girl named Evangeline. The child had a milky complexion with olive tones. Eyes the color of emeralds and hair the color of…
A Spring Dance
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Looking For Home
I lie down, wide awake, hugging my pillow. Nighttime finds me dreaming that I am shivering in the snow. Trying to find my way home. What is home? I vaguely remember it…
Touched by An Angel
I lie down, wide awake, hugging my pillow. Nighttime finds me dreaming that I am shivering in the snow. Trying to find my way home. What is home? I vaguely remember it…
The Haze of Delusions
My friend Maddy asked me to leave her RV at an exclusive apartment complex parking lot. She had dropped it off at our home and needed it today. Why she had left it with…
The Pebble
Miranda Topeka was facing her day as she has so many times before. Nothing special, just an ordinary day with not much going on. Bills paid, gifts wrapped, and a place…
Joe Barone’s Story
Joe Barone was well-known for his musical style and skills. He was brought up in Chicago, Illinois and worked his way up into “fortune and fame.” All a person had to do…
The Potter and the Stubborn clay
In New Mexico, there was a ceramic artist that was known for his workmanship and artistry with clay. He created unique ceramic projects that were displayed in museums…
Dream Scenario
I lay in bed and have the same dream. Can’t help it. The dream is pressed in my mind like an enchanted rhapsody. I go back to the same scenario where I have to make a…
Rhythm Sews The Seam
Rhythm Sews The Seam Two young people following a dream. Where music is the beam. Rhythm sees the seam. They were dreaming of fame And what it could be If they played…
No Other Love
No Other Love by Kathy Lou Waskett No other love came this close to understand me. To love me the most. No other love could be patient and kind You were the one I'd been…
The Little Girl and The Well
The Little Girl and The Well It was spring, and a little girl named Rebecca skipped and danced through the grassy field near her farmhouse. Her pigtails bounced up and…
My Americana
My Americana - By Kathy Lou Waskett
You'll Never Know
The Song of the Phoenix Liz came from a small town. Somewhere in the midwest. She decided to follow her dreams. And to find out what was best. Mama cried when Liz told…
You'll Never Know
You'll Never Know - By Kathy Lou Waskett
Second Supper Chapter Four
Second Supper Chapter Four Reggie and Katie prayed for their children and for Second Sunday. They asked their church leaders to pray for them. They were claiming…
Second Supper Part Three
Second Supper Part Three Papa was not big on fancy words or phrases. He was not into the latest gadgets or dodads. Reggy was not an expert on people's feelings. His life…
Second Supper Part Two
Second Supper Part Two Reginald decided to make a pot of coffee. Coffee sounded good about now. At the same time, Marcelle was qui ck to find answers. Reginald felt…
Singing The Blues
Singing The Blues ( written on 4/25/22 capo 2nd fret D position key of E) ***Can anyone help me with a Rockabilly tune for this song?***** 1) When you don’t know right…
Second Supper
Reginald invited his sister over to have tea, get advice on the kids, and help with their family crisis. Marcelle drove up, knocked on the door, and was greeted by a…
God of Mountains and Valleys
Oh, let it be, Lord, that your promises are true. That the God of the mountains can see me in the valleys too. When I am weary, you'll make my burdens light. When I…
I Wait in the Garden on Bended Knees
Jesus, if you were there, my son wouldn’t have died! I read the Bible to him. I gave him a Bible! I prayed for him. I supported him, feed him, loved, believed, and…
Sue and the Traveling Man
Sue and the Traveling Many Kathy Lou Waskett Well, Sue was on the train Waiting for some champagne. The forecast showed drizzling rain. She had some time to kill. Took…
Job Interview
What touched me about this story was the fact she said I was that person that was kind and helped others even when no one was looking. Then she told me this story. I…
Dancing Beneath the Harvest Moon
Dancing Beneath the Harvest Moon By Kathy Lou Waskett 1.Flipping through old yearbooks Your memory lingers on. We had a love as sweet as a song. Who would have known we…
The Clef of the Rock by Frances J. Crosby
1 A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, A wonderful Savior to me; He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock, Where rivers of pleasure I see. He hideth my soul in the…
The Cleft of The Rock
The Cleft of The Rock Kat had trusted one of her friends. She was a leader at the camp Kat went to. She thought it would be the right decision. Her friend had told her…
Love and books
Love and books When Pat was young and beautiful opportunities came easier. Life was a dream worth living. Pat met recording artists who were on on “the cutting edge of…
Everyone has a story
Everyone has a story. A tale of how they became who they are. I started out as a snowflake. Hard to believe, when you see just an average dewdrop on the leaves. I used…
Once Upon A Winters Night
Once Upon A Winters Night by Kathy Lou Once upon a winter, bitter cold. Chillin’ frost was in the air. It has been so long since I’ve been home. Once upon a winters…
Tendershoot
Tendershoot Mystic splendor, tendershoot. Drinking wine or cheap vermouth. Glad the day is at an end. Looking for a special friend. Take you out of your misery, make you…
You’re A Star, Girl
1) She was gonna be a star, but didn’t get far. Though she tried and tried. She sat and cried. Couldn’t figure out what went wrong. Another lyric, another song. 2)Worked…
Have you ever had a power outage
Have you ever had a power outage where you could not see anything but darkness? Looking for a candle or a light switch in the dark? Have you ever driven at night where…
I’ll walk through the garden with you
1) I’ve walked through the garden with you Like I’ve learned through my life to do. Mountains and valleys have I crossed. Though at times I have suffered loss. I’ve…
Tears Of Release
Have you ever wanted to cry? You know a really good cry, The tears stream down your face and you feel cleansed inside. Pain that has kept you sick and wounded is now…
Love knows no boundaries
There are no boundaries when loved ones are sick. Pain, hurt, grief, and helplessness set in. Wanting to help. Checking out home remedies. Panicking to find what will…
She Dances on the wind
She dances on the wind, and pirouettes towards the stars Sailing in a johnboat towards Jupiter and Mars. Catching fallen stars to watching their fiery glow. Singing a…
Jesus used sparrows in his illustration
Jesus used sparrows in his illustration to highlight how much more value humans had in God’s eyes than sparrows. He argued that if God placed such high value on the…
Evangeline (The Waskett Tales)
A long time ago there was a young Spanish girl named Evangeline. The child had a milky complexion with olive tones. Eyes the color of emeralds and hair the color of…
A prayer and a song
My mother always had a prayer and a song. That is what helped her keep the faith during troubled times. I remember times where I was hurting and broken she would ask me…
Christmas Prayer
I thank you God for this Christmas day. The blessings, this year, that I have come my way. Thank you God for family and friends. May they stay safe and healthy as this…
The Magic of A Spark
Once upon a time there was a little city called Wintertown. Wintertown had a population of 168. The towns people weren't sure if there were really 168 people or if the…
A Story of Thankfulness
A little girl named Betty was living under the bridge with her family. She sat next to her mom, feeling hungry and cold. She finally got to sleep and dreamed of what the…
Angel Tree
At the train station, there was a special tree that had names of children of all ages. Each card was in the shape of a heart. It had requests for boys and girls. One day…
The Music Box
Kate was expecting an important package to be delivered. She had called the Flagstaff Antique Company and was advised that today she would receive the antique music box…
Roses
She loved roses. They were planted next to the patio. Beautiful pink and red roses. I would walk by and smell their sweet perfume. Then, I would notice white rocks next…
Evangeline by Kathy Lou Waskett (The Waskett Tales)
A long time ago there was a young Spanish girl named Evangeline. The child had a milky complexion with olive tones. Eyes the color of emeralds and hair the color of…
In the spirit of thanksgiving by Kathy
There is a truth that stands Between right and wrong. It is crystal and clear As a spiritual song. That love could melt the darkness Help others see the light. In the…
Looking For Home
I lie down, wide awake, hugging my pillow. Nighttime finds me dreaming that I am shivering in the snow. Trying to find my way home. What is home? I vaguely remember it…
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