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    Rollicking on the River and Other Southern Ramblings
    Rollicking on the River and Other Southern Ramblings
    Rollicking on the River and Other Southern Ramblings
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    Rollicking on the River and Other Southern Ramblings

    By Mary A. Gervin

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    About the Book
    Rollicking on the River is a volume of assorted poetic forms and themes and purposes with a Southern flavor. It contains verses for different occasions from birthdays and holidays to anniversaries and condolences. This volume also expresses sentiments about nature and the world around us.

    About the Author
    Mary A. Gervin is a retired English professor and writing consultant. Since her retirement, she has released three books of poetic works: Traipsing into Twilight and Walking in Delight through Doublexposure Media and The Spinning of Moss with Page Publishing.
    A native of Columbus, Georgia, Gervin settled in Albany along the Flint River after graduating from college in Atlanta. Later pursuing graduate study at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Gervin has worked as an English professor honing the skills of budding writers and poetry enthusiasts; served as a consultant for various textbook companies, writing councils and educational boards; and acted as adjudicator for national and regional literary competitions.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRoseDog Books
    Release dateApr 19, 2023
    ISBN9798888128299
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      Book preview

      Rollicking on the River and Other Southern Ramblings - Mary A. Gervin

      I. Making Connections

      Don’t hesitate to go out on a limb sometimes; after all, that’s where the fruit is.

      Evan Esar

      Realization

      Realization

      A remembrance of things past

      Mind over matter

      Realization

      Changes at the last minute

      Contingency course

      Realization

      A good man is hard to find

      Anticipation

      Realization

      Journey to the edge of night

      Unexpected twist

      Realization

      Best laid plans going awry

      Disappointment dawns

      Realization

      Stranger in a foreign land

      Alone and afraid

      Realization

      Garden of earthly delights

      Affairs of the heart

      Realization

      The world is too much with us

      Mounting confusion

      Nuisance or Nuance

      A housefly buzzed by;

      A noiseless, patient spider

      Spun its silken web…

      Black Like Me

      I am the black male

      Well-acquainted with the night

      Daunting the darkness…

      I, a black woman

      Witty, wise, and wonderful…

      Daring in darkness

      Woman Perfected

      Woman perfected

      Warm…willing…wily…worthy…

      Takes the breath away

      Examination

      Examination

      Truth is stranger than fiction

      Crystallization

      Unbelievable

      Curiosity

      Wandering in distant fields

      The magic is real

      Illumination

      Illumination

      Turning a mess into success

      Certain slant of light

      Ingenuity

      Ingenuity

      Choosing a road less traveled

      Serendipity

      Sheer Perfection

      Appalachian Trail

      Challenging Blood Mountain Peak

      Scenic wonderland

      Picture perfect views

      Pristine natural setting

      Spectacular sight

      Taking chances

      Incessant dog barks

      Alarm…greeting… or warning…

      Something is amiss

      Wind song

      Wind in the willows

      The sound of nature breathing

      Whispering softly

      Equilibrium

      Concerted effort

      Good plan coming together

      Coordination

      Reciprocity

      Fellowship of faithful friends

      Affability

      Equilibrium

      Taking the shape of water

      Delicate balance

      Daunting Destiny

      Daunting destiny

      Following false premises

      Inherit the wind

      Egomaniac

      Egomaniac

      Mad man who would be monarch

      Leader of the lies

      Olympic Champion

      Olympic athletes

      A challenge to win the gold

      With due diligence

      Adventure Time

      Change of direction

      Finding fresh roads to travel

      A Search for solace

      Stand among giants

      Rising to meet the challenge

      Soar like the eagle

      Delaying Tactics

      Delaying tactics

      Tomorrow’s another day

      Relish this moment

      Procrastination

      Whatever will be will be

      All in due season

      Holstein Cows

      Constant cud chewing

      Ruminating big bovine

      Making wholesome milk

      Archeology

      Archeologist

      Peeling back layers of time

      Paydirt from the

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