Rasma Raisters
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My passions are writing and creating poetry. I write for several sites online and have four themed blogs on Wordpress. Please follow me on Twitter.
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Dreaming in the November Rain
“November Rain” is a song recorded by the American hard rock band Guns N’ Roses. It was written by the band’s lead vocalist Axl Rose. This is a power ballad that is featured on their 1991 album Use Your Illusiong. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It is the third-longest song by the band.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Beat
Flying Beauty
American flamingos are known for their bright pink plumage and curved bills. They inhabit different regions in the Americas, among them the Caribbean, coastal areas in South America, and the Galapagos Islands. These elegant birds can be found in lagoons, estuaries, and saline lakes. American flamingos enjoy eating algae, aquatic plants, and small vertebrates.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Earth
Popular Artwork by Nicolas Poussin
Baroque artist Nicolas Poussin moved from France to Rome during the 1620s and made a name for himself in the world of art in Rome. He became well-known for his creations of mythological and religious subjects. His paintings became one of the main inspirations for neoclassical artists like Jacques-Louis David.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Art
Amazing Rock Formations
Brimham Rocks is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest and Geological Conservation Review located northwest of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, in England. The site is known for its water- and weather-eroded rocks formed more than 325 million years ago. They have formed amazing shapes.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in Hawaii
Hawaii is the Aloha State and the only state comprised entirely of islands. The state stretches over the northeast corner of Polynesia in the North Pacific Ocean. The state is known for its gorgeous landscapes, unique culture, abundant outdoor activities, and relaxed way of life.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Wander
The Devil’s Revenge
Three Halloweens had come and gone. The Devil was ready it was time for revenge. He had been sifting through the ashes of Devil’s Manor and had been able to renew enough of the house to give him the will power to go on. However he was hungry and he needed to feed on blood before his big debut on Halloween. Oh, yes you betcha he was ready and chomping at the bit.
By Rasma Raisters4 months ago in Fiction
How Many Ways Can You Do It Your Way?
Besides the original recording of the song “My Way” by Frank Sinatra, the cover by Elvis Presley became a favorite. Sinatra recorded this well-known song in 1969, and the song became one of his signature songs. In 1967 a version of the tune titled “Comme D’Habitude” was recorded by its co-writer, French singer Claude Francois. While on vacation in France, Canadian singer and songwriter Paul Anka heard it and decided to adapt the song for Sinatra, who at the time was thinking of quitting the music business. Anka wrote a whole set of English lyrics and when presented to Sinatra, we all know how well that worked out and got him back into the recording studio.
By Rasma Raisters4 months ago in Beat
Into the Valley of Death
Aconitum, or wolfsbane, is beautiful to look at; the flower is also the Queen of Poisons. The flower does not have to wear a crown to be dangerous; you just have to recognize it. This flower belongs to the buttercup family. A few drops of juice from the roots, and you can experience heart failure and cardiac muscle paralysis as well as numbing and tingling.
By Rasma Raisters4 months ago in Earth
