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Legacy of the Rowlands

Ron Rowland — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:26:06 +0000

Legacy of the Rowlands In ages past, a name was born,A lineage rich, of which we are sworn,The Rowlands, a clan of noble grace,Whose legacy we still embrace. From ancient times, their bloodline flows,Through valleys deep and mountains snows,A tale of heroes, warriors bold,Whose stories through the ages told. From Europe they came, across the […]

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Fortune Cookies

Ron Rowland — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 20:41:43 +0000

Fortune Cookies Using chopsticks will make you appear wise As long as you don’t stick them in your eyes When eating the sweet ‘n’ sour pork Amateurs would be wise to use a fork Projecting a cold frown is beyond the worst While your smile is like a pleasant sunburst Nuts and bolts are necessary […]

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Mesmerized

Ron Rowland — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 20:29:38 +0000

Mesmerized That night upon the Lady Kate Snug in the harbor of Kinsale We toasted another adventurous day And regaled ourselves with tales Mesmerized by the setting sun You gently caressed my shoulder Again you cast your spell on me Ensuring love shall never wander —— Linked to dVerse Poets Pub — Quadrille #154: Casting […]

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Browsing The Corridors Of My Mind

Ron Rowland — Mon, 30 May 2022 20:13:03 +0000

Browsing The Corridors Of My Mind The path is long with many doors peering within triggering prior scenes Some surprisingly vivid others fading away memories all comfortable serene Time passing quickly hastening pace afraid of leaving innocence behind Gazing into each with nostalgic wonder browsing the corridors of my mind —— Linked to dVerse Poets […]

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I Ride The Thunder

Ron Rowland — Mon, 02 May 2022 19:52:43 +0000

I Ride The Thunder Way up here, the view quite clear Atop the mount of Thunder Black as night, I hold on tight Each time I ride the Thunder Crashing sound, rumbling ground When static created Thunder In my mind, a wondrous time Again, I ride the Thunder —— In my youth, I attended summer […]

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Lost Lyrics: A Whiter Shade Of Pale

Ron Rowland — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 20:18:35 +0000

Lost Lyrics is about adding verses to existing works from various musical artists. “A Whiter Shade of Pale” was the debut record of Procol Harum in 1967. With lyrics by Keith Reid, the song was composed by Gary Booker and Matthew Fisher. Here is my added verse: For a while all seemed joyfulMinds entwined togetherDoing […]

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Ode To Zippy Chippy

Ron Rowland — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:32:49 +0000

Ode To Zippy Chippy Zippy Chippy passed away today why he never chalked a win no mortal can say 100 outings he did partake although sometimes he never left the gate zero wins became his fate show business was his preferred career specialty People Magazine’s Most Intriguing Personality —— Image credit: Alchetron Zippy Chippy page […]

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A Snorkel Tunnel

Ron Rowland — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 20:34:15 +0000

A Snorkel Tunnel I feel lost, forlorn, sometimes hopeless and in need of care the world’s destructive path often gives me quite a scare all of mankind seems to be in search of healing prayer so I snorkel through these woods without need to surface for air the endless spiral of branches before me are […]

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The Season of Incredulousness

Ron Rowland — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 20:29:18 +0000

The Season of Incredulousness It was the season of incredulousness belief systems summarily abandoned all reality placed on hold as skeptics hogged the limelight challenging the status quo questioning every tale of old retreating from uncertainty’s precipice small bits of consciousness returned shedding false stories she was sold —— Linked to dVerse Poets Pub — […]

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NaShiHaiKuMo2022 for April 01

Ron Rowland — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:25:24 +0000

It’s National Shit Haiku Month. Here is my April 01 NaShiHaiKuMo.

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