John Scroggin’s First Visit at Chautauqua: A Poem by George F Beasley – Rostie Publishing

First published in 1899:”JOHN SCROGGIN was a farmer,Whom I met one time in Wayne;He was raw-boned, lean and lanky,And his neighbors thought him cranky;He was said to have a mighty love of gain.With that love he had the prudenceAnd the parsimony, too,In the little things of dealing,Conscience rarely troubled feeling;And often interlarded were his butter… Read More John Scroggin’s First Visit at Chautauqua: A Poem by George F Beasley – Rostie Publishing

Musings: Poems and Life by Gaylia Kenslow – Stogsdill – Rostie Publishing

I have been blessed with poets in my life; allow me to introduce you to one, Gaylia Kenslow – Stogsdill, my mother in-law. She was a great woman with a kind and loving heart. Always willing to help out and take care of business.She was born in Lanton, Missouri in 1931. The only child of… Read More Musings: Poems and Life by Gaylia Kenslow – Stogsdill – Rostie Publishing

Poetry By Katherine Cary Place – Rostie Publishing

The poet, Katherine Cary grew up in the coal mine country of north eastern Pennsylvania. The Cary’s were somewhat of a prominent family in the area. Kate seemed drawn to older men and married twice, both over twenty years older than her. Her last husband, Judson Kirby Place seemed to provide her with and adventurous… Read More Poetry By Katherine Cary Place – Rostie Publishing