Category Archives: Freedom’s Flame

Words From The Servants Of Freedom

Posted on October 10, 2017 by poemsandponderings

     May God Bless those who have been given the responsibility of defending and protecting this nation from the idiots who know NOTHING about what it is that they should be cherishing and certainly NOT protesting the freedoms and … Continue reading →

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ARLINGTON

Posted on May 29, 2017 by poemsandponderings

May the God that they worshiped grant unto them the peace for which they so bravely sacrificed themselves for us who are the living!    Arlington Crosses and stars perfectly rowed on manicured fields so patiently mowed. Red, white and … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 29, 2016 by poemsandponderings

The Fruit Of Freedom & Fallen Trees Posted on May 26, 2012by poemsandponderings       As Memorial Day is now upon us I realize that I have an extra poem. I am late in posting today..So no real introduction. Just a two for the … Continue reading →

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When Death Came From The Sky

Posted on September 11, 2015 by poemsandponderings

    Every year on this date I publish the following poem to keep the event fresh in my mind and in the mind of my faithful readers. I have edited it slightly this year and I don’t think it … Continue reading →

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The Veteran

Posted on November 11, 2014 by poemsandponderings

God Bless America and those who serve to keep her free! The Veteran They have faithfully served both near and far in times of peace and in time of war. They’ve served on land, the air and sea and they’ve … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day (continued)

Posted on May 27, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     Just a few more for this Memorial Day. Thank you veterans for all that we have, for without you we’d have nothing.. God Bless America and those who served her so honorably. Enjoy your day, they provided it for … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     A few poems in remembrance of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation on this Memorial Day weekend. Please remember them in prayer today,  for only God knows what we would be without them.. Thank you to all who have … Continue reading →

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Backyard Fun (The Grill)

Posted on May 14, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     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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The American Caesar

Posted on April 9, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     I haven’t posted anything too political for a while now. So let’s get on with the show..      I hope you like it, and whatever your interpretation(s) may be, I would be interested in hearing. Jake. The American Caesar And the … Continue reading →

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The Unknown Patriot

Posted on May 28, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     The final poem in the Memorial Day series is a salute to an unknown warrior in the pursuit of peace. On the tomb is the following inscription: ~HERE RESTS IN HONORED GLORY AN AMERICAN SOLDIER KNOWN BUT TO GOD~     ***** … Continue reading →

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