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Category Archives: Poetry

Peace and Poetry in Unexpected Places

November 16, 2019by Gene Procknow Leave a comment

Conventional wisdom is that hikers must travel well into the backcountry to find peace, serenity, and solace from everyday concerns.  However, this was not the case on a raw, overcast, […]

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mountains, Nature, Poetry, Quotes, Uncategorized

Senseless Loss

April 20, 2019by Gene Procknow Leave a comment

A stark, haunting reminder… Why misguided steps Cause so much pain and loss And demonstrate the need to slow down Think about what we are doing and why We deeply […]

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Poetry

Stillness

December 26, 2018by Gene Procknow Leave a comment

Solstice shadows marking forest openings Stillness screaming meditative musings Soaring sky endless blue bright Softening senses revealing delight

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National Parks, Poetry, Wilderness

Among the Flowing Waters on a Rainy Afternoon

July 21, 2018by Gene Procknow Leave a comment

Beautiful, contempative lyrics by a Before Common Era poet He has no revenue; Barges exist by his might – He is not hewed in stone. Mountains cleave by his surge […]

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Poetry

If you can…

January 22, 2018by Gene Procknow Leave a comment

Greeted with smiles by folks that care Providing bountiful fun with natural flair Pointedly open while most are closed All impending hazards duly exposed Always appreciably better than you think […]

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Poetry

Openness

November 14, 2017by Gene Procknow Leave a comment

Starkly flat, featureless views Only your silhouette to snag the breeze Greys and whites are the only hues Joggers encouraging each other with eager ease Smiling strangers nodding hello to […]

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Poetry

Full Potential

August 12, 2017by Gene Procknow Leave a comment

Two towering mountain ridges with strikingly stunning sights On one side, majestic mounts exude extraordinary eminence On the other, prominent peaks soar to a singular stature Each impressive to view, […]

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Poetry

Paragon Spirit

July 22, 2017by Gene Procknow Leave a comment

Walking the island, round and round  Steadily extending boundaries each day Left steadying right, gaining more ground Another helping hand attending the way A breath catching pause to steady the […]

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Poetry

Everlasting bond

May 31, 2017by Gene Procknow Leave a comment

Encountering buds and promise….. A pleasurable whiff arouses alluring interest Savory tastes further beckons intertwining moments Absorbing mindful discourse nurturing mutual attentiveness  Increasingly frequent sightings building deep community Confirming true […]

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Poetry

True colors

January 30, 2017by Gene Procknow Leave a comment

Illuminating actions reveal through…. Doing the right thing when no one is looking and no one will know Engaging, helping without thoughts of personal gain or recompense Being there unasked, […]

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Journal of the American Revolution Articles

  • A Revolutionary Guide to Arlington Cemetery
  • After Yorktown
  • Articles in the Journal of the American Revolution
  • British Fascination with Ethan Allen
  • Burnishing Revolutionary Reputations
  • Did Generals Mismange the Battle of Brooklyn?
  • Ethan Allen: Patriot, Land Promoter or Turncoat?
  • Franklin's Failed Diplomatic Mission
  • General Israel Putnam – Reputation Revisited
  • Independence Lost – Lives on the Edge of the American Revolution
  • Inventing Ethan Allen
  • Lafayette – incisive or ascerbic
  • The Best Biographies of the Continental Army Major Generals
  • The British Won the American Revolution
  • Top Five Foreign Continental Army Officers
  • Top Ten American Loyalist Officers
  • Who Led the Green Mountain Boys

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