Ode to My Family, Photography and Poetry

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Photography and Poetry

“Remember, as far as everyone knows, we are a nice, normal family!”

Ode to My Family

Can’t live with them
Can’t live with them
That is really all that can be said
Rather than whining, I wrote this ode instead

I would like to put them in a box
And take them out when ever needed
But there is a warning to be headed
They really are quite crazy
Maybe a little hazy
And cunning like the fox
The may not be my kind of crazy
But they are still family
Even though scattered all over
Like a five leaf clover
I still have the luxury
Maybe even compulsory
To keep in touch with them
Thank Goodness for such gems
As Instagram and Facebook
Now we are all hooked

So without resistance
Lets enjoy the distance
No just kidding
I love you guys!

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Return to the Archives

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Gun Roswell

“I think I am about 5 for 500 when it comes to successful ideas vs flops” Jeremy Schoemaker

Return to the Archives

Welcome to dig around the archives of the Rantings Of A Third Kind.
On this page you will find a monthly changing introduction to the most favourite posts of this site!
Enjoy and come again!

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Featuring this month:

The Gun Rap

My name is Gun
I am a lot of fun
Some call me ‘Nilla
I am here to chilla

Being a Red Shirt is never easy

Wearing a red shirt
Feeling like about to get hurt
The target is painted on my back
No time for sleep or a snack
I know I am not really cherished
And quite soon to be perished

I am the Queen of Fucking Everything

Who am I?
You dare to ask me?
Or are you playing shy?
Or do you task me?
Do you not know who I am?

The Oracle of Delphi

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Photography and Poetry

“Heed these words, You who wish to probe the depths of nature: If you do not find within yourself that which you seek, neither will you find it outside. In you is hidden the treasure of treasures. Know Thyself and you will know the Universe and the Gods”
~ Delphi Oracle

The Oracle of Delphi

If you have come to seek
The words of wisdom
Or maybe just a peak
Through the prism
Place your request
To the priestess
The Oracle
Of Delphoi

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Two Of A Kind

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Photography and Poetry

“Life is all about finding people who are your kind of crazy”

Two Of A Kind

One of them smaller
The other one taller
Side by side
Like Jekyll and Hyde
Pretty and ugly
Together quite snugly
Faded and colourful
Together more powerful

Lazy Day

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Photography and Poetry

“I’m not lazy. I’m just in my energy saving mode”

Lazy Day

Sunshine, with a few fluffy clouds passing by
Sitting under a tree, letting out a sigh
Down the valley, up the mountains
The shadows are bouncing
The guardians of the palace
Keeping an eye on the chalice
A lazy gaze cast over the passer by
Stern look warning “don’t you even try”
Time is almost standing still
Nothing to do but chill
Another lazy day soon ending
To the evening light blending
Vacation time
The best of times

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The Gun Rap

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Gun Roswell

VERSATILE BLOGGER AWARD: Featuring the Gun Rap

Put your “bass beat” on for this one!

“When in Rhyme do as the Rhymers do”

The Gun Rap

My name is Gun
I am a lot of fun
Some call me ‘Nilla
I am here to chilla

Here are some facts
Seven to be exact
Guess that is the most
You’ll find about this host

I am a wannabe writer
And maybe a little brighter
Than you might think
While you let that sink

I will continue my rant
In the form of this chant
Even though I really can’t
Sing, dance or ant?

“What? Ant? That is not a verb!”
“I was trying to rhyme -erb”
“If you can’t rhyme, stay out of the kitchen”
“Why are you so bitchen?”
“Enough with the rhyme!”
“Fine! Now gimme a dime and lets get back to the rap!”

The three letters
Best defining my efforts
Photography, Poetry
And P…

“Oops, can’t say that out loud on television <smirks>!”
“We’re not on television! This is a written blog you dumbass!”
“Hey, you said ass! That is mighty sass of you!”
“Argh! I give up!”
“Great, now back to the rap!”

Well, the last of the three
Is for me to know and for thee
To find out
Oh, do not pout!

I am a non-smoker
And I like to play poker
No just kidding
Seemed more fitting

Now to end this rap
I had to fill the gap
And already told you more
Than I intended for

Word!

The Sun

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Photography and Poetry

“Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you”

The Sun

Today something strange happened
Leaving most of us quite baffled
Something called “the sun” appeared
With its striking rays all of the sky smeared
Out from our caves we emerged
Rubbing our eyes in an urge

The sun boss, the sun!
Someone shouted
It was no pun
Even though doubted

There had been many a tales
Like someone seeing the whales
Of such oddities happening before
But never ever in the wildest dreams
Would we hoped to have scored
Or so it seems

Now, bearing witness
To this unusual event
The sun really existing
Like an early Christmas present

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After the rain

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Photography and Poetry

“Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet” Bob Marley

After the rain

The leaves are greener
The air is cleaner
The sky is bluer
Raindrops the only reminder
Of the storm now passed by

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Dark Skies

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Photography and Poetry

“It is often in the darkest skies that we see the brightest stars” Richard Evans

Dark Skies

The light disappearing
Behind the dark curtain
All eyes are tearing
Afraid of a hurting
Is the sky falling down
On this little town
The ever present ancient fear
Of the light bearing sphere
To be swallowed by the beast
All of us be ceased
Huddling closer together
Hoping it’s just the weather
Playing tricks on us fools

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Statues

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Photography and Poetry

“Life is short, the art long” Hippocrates

Statues

Standing proud
Covered in a shroud
Adored by the crowd
Shouting out loud
Applauding you
Admiring you
A sort of fandom
But not by random
Marble, bronze or metal
Something sentimental
The statues of ages past
Will all of us outlast