Gregory Rongish 

Poet • Writer • Creative Voice of Ageless Duo

Gregory Rongish is a poet and writer whose creative life has been devoted to finding meaning in the beauty of nature, love, life, and the human experience.

Since the age of 29, Gregory has continued to build an extensive body of literary work. His collection now encompasses more than 13,000 works, including over 10,400 poems and 2,600 quotes.

His writing spans poetry, literary quotations, love poems, haiku, tanka, inspirational writing, and story poetry. Through these varied forms, Gregory's work invites readers to pause, reflect, and discover beauty in both the extraordinary and the everyday.

Within Ageless Duo, his words become part of a shared artistic vision. Jeanita brings his poetry and quotations into the physical world through hand calligraphy, engraving, and handcrafted presentation, creating pieces where literary expression meets fine craftsmanship.

Gregory has self-published numerous works throughout his literary journey, beginning with The Pages of My Day, written under his given name. His subsequent books were published under his pen name, Pepper Blair.

His published works explore love, inspiration, wisdom, nature, reflection, motivation, and the many experiences that shape a life. Together, they offer a glimpse into the breadth and variety of his writing.

Gregory has self-published these titles over the years. His first book, The Pages of My Day, was written under his given name. Under his pen name, Pepper Blair, the others were published.

The Pages of My Day

Climb a Mountain

I Shall Not Forget the Story

Beautiful by Firelight

Moments Come and Go

Sweet Gentility

Sharing in the Candlelight

A Work of Grace

Carved on Paper

Several of Gregory's works are available as free PDF ebooks for readers who would like to explore more of his poetry and writing.

Select a title below to open its ebook, or choose the complete collection to explore all eight available ebooks together.

 CLIMB A MOUNTAIN — READ / DOWNLOAD

 MOMENTS COME AND GO — VOLUME 1 — READ / DOWNLOAD

 MOMENTS COME AND GO — VOLUME 2 — READ / DOWNLOAD

  MOMENTS COME AND GO — VOLUME 3 — READ / DOWNLOAD

  I SHALL NOT FORGET THE STORY  — READ / DOWNLOAD

 SWEET GENTILITY — READ / DOWNLOAD

  A WORK OF GRACE — READ / DOWNLOAD

  CARVED ON PAPER — READ / DOWNLOAD

EXPLORE THE COMPLETE EBOOK COLLECTION — READ/DOWNLOAD

In 2013, Gregory received a certificate from NASA's MAVEN project, Going to Mars with MAVEN, recognizing another memorable chapter in his creative journey.

NASA's MAVEN project certificate to Pepper Blair, a.k.a. Gregory Rongish

For more than four decades, Gregory Rongish has devoted himself to writing, building an extensive collection of poetry, quotations, and other literary works.

Since the age of 29, Gregory's life has been committed to sharing his observations of nature, love, life, and the world around him through poetry and writing. He continues to add to his extensive collection of literary works.

When he is not writing, Gregory can often be found taking long walks beneath the Kansas sunsets.

Gregory's poetry often brings together words, imagery, and observation, creating pieces intended not simply to be read, but to be experienced.

The selections below offer a glimpse into the range of his poetic voice and the visual world surrounding his writing.

“I am very moved by not only the depth of your poetry, but also your visual composition and eye for beauty are very outstanding.”~Dennis Young

“Gregory is a poet of the finest caliber! He weaves his poems together just as a fine orchestra weaves a piece of music! He is personable and humorous, as well!”~Jennifer Christopherson

“Gregory is a gifted poet and writer. Gregory's combination of words, thoughts, and ideas plays out like lovely melodies time and time again!”~Lisa Lockwood

"I would like to thank you for the beauty and insights you bring to us through your poetry. You offer so much that is special, and I would like to share it with others, and would like your permission to include a poem of yours with every issue of my newsletter."~Carel Snyman

"Love this. If you knew my love for Rod McKuen, you wouldn't be surprised. You speak volumes in a few words. Your wife is very blessed to have a husband who not only loves her dearly but openly expresses it and addresses it in his writing. Perhaps that is why your writings mean so much to me."~Kathy Kofoed

“Gregory has the divine gift of capturing Truth, Beauty, and Goodness with his profound poetry, helping to make this world a better place. The world is thankful for this gift you possess.”~Rev. Thomas Moore

“My daughter will be marrying soon. I would like to use some of your words on a prayer flag for the couple. May I have your permission? Thank you.”~Berta

Discover more of Gregory's poetry, writing, and creative work online.

Gregory's writing is an important part of the creative spirit behind Ageless Duo.

His original poetry and quotations provide the literary voice, while Jeanita brings those words into physical form through hand calligraphy, engraving, and artistic craftsmanship.

Together, their work creates a meeting place where literary expression and fine craftsmanship meet, where meaningful words can become beautifully presented keepsakes, artwork, and heirloom-inspired pieces.

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