The Word of Mankado

Constantly convince myself


That living is for real


Excited about existing


But existing, no big deal





I'm just biding time


Waiting for my ride


I can feel it coming


As it slowly grows inside





A journey of self-reflection and truth, The Word of Mankado reaches for the thoughts, laughter, and tears inside all of us.


About the Author




Roger W. Ranchino was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on July 22, 1962. Much of his childhood was spent fishing and catching frogs and snakes. He currently resides in Tennessee and has four siblings. Roger has been married for twenty-nine years, and he and his wife have four children--three sons and a daughter.