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John Jerome Rooney

I lived from 1800-1900. I was from the United States, and am in the Americas category.

The birth/death dates are circa dates.

My poetry

  • Joined the Blues
    Says Stonewall Jackson to "Little Phil": "Phil, have you heard the news?
    Why, our 'Joe' Wheeler -- 'Fighting Joe' -- has gone and joined the blues.
    22 lines, 1 comment
  • The Men behind the Guns
    A cheer and salute for the Admiral, and here ’s to the Captain bold,
    And never forget the Commodore’s debt when the deeds of might are told!
    27 lines
  • The Rahat
    UPON Nirwána’s brink the ráhat stood;
    Beneath him rolled the Ocean of the All:
    9 lines

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