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All we must do to see Heaven is to resist and keep Satan at bay. But my future is bleak for my spirit is weak, and I shook hands with the Devil today! ~Jack Downing~

Interjections and Reflections

Posted on May 23, 2013

     It has been a while since I have delved into my twisted thought files, so here are a few of the old and the new. Enjoy please. Have a great Thursday everyone, Jake. Ben Franklin said that “Haste Makes Waste.” … Continue reading →

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The Admonishment Of Sister Saint Mary

Posted on May 21, 2013

     A light-hearted look at the clergy as Father Thomas’ patience with the young nun had been tested for the third time. There is always something humorous to be found in, or created  from, old saws and adages. I hope you get a … Continue reading →

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The Dark Side Of Heaven

Posted on May 19, 2013

     Just a thought, or two, for a Sunday morning. It is a poem in need of pondering.      Please read and enjoy, Jake. The Dark Side Of Heaven There are those who will say that there isn’t a Hell and into its … Continue reading →

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While The Village Slept

Posted on May 17, 2013

     Complacency, is as dangerous as incompetence. We must never again let our guard down, America is a target for any number of hate mongers who are determined to bring us down. We must further secure our borders, north and south, and … Continue reading →

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Backyard Fun (The Lawn)

Posted on May 15, 2013

     Here is another entry from the Backyard Fun theme. For all of you maniacal lawn laborers and grass-a-holics out there this one’s for you.      Have a weed-whackin’ Wednesday, Jake. Backyard Fun (The Lawn) You finish at dusk and you … Continue reading →

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Backyard Fun (The Grill)

Posted on May 14, 2013

     I’ve written a few poems recently with a theme.. Backyard Fun.. They are all very much tongue in cheek, but I think that you will have some fun with them. This one, (the grill) has a funny sideline to it. … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Gift

Posted on May 12, 2013

     My mother, Marie Downing, died on May 9th, 2009 just before Mother’s Day. I wrote this poem in her honor shortly thereafter. Every word of it is the truth. May she rest in peace amongst the angels.      I would like to … Continue reading →

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Yesteryear

Posted on May 10, 2013

     Ah yes, the good old days, do you remember your parents and grandparents saying how much better things were back in their day? Well now it’s our turn to relate just how simple life seemed to be back when we were growing up. … Continue reading →

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Jeff Foxworthy On New Englanders

Posted on May 8, 2013

     I had to share with you, an e-mail that I received yesterday morning.. It is so, so true.. Chuckles for you, this Wednesday. Jeff Foxworthy On New Englanders Here is what Jeff Foxworthy has to say about New Englanders…  Forget … Continue reading →

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The Old Man At The Shrine

Posted on May 7, 2013

       I can’t think of a lead-in that would adequately describe the following poem, so I’ll let you read it and decide for yourselves what meaning or message it may carry. Here’s hoping  that your Tuesday is tremendous.   The … Continue reading →

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