Category Archives: massacre

When Death Came From The Sky

Posted on September 11, 2016 by poemsandponderings

WHEN DEATH CAME FROM THE SKY The morning sparkled like a gem the air was warm and dry it was a nearly perfect day when death, came from the sky. On the eleventh of September in the year two thousand-one, … Continue reading →

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Believe

Posted on December 6, 2015 by poemsandponderings

     With respect for, and in regard to, my rights under the first and second amendments, here is just a note to those who think that we are a weak society and that terrorism will succeed in converting us … 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 God Of War

Posted on June 26, 2014 by poemsandponderings

    An historic perspective! ~ Peace is but a fleeting thing, but war is evermore for mankind is a beast at heart with blood lust at its core.~ Jake.         The God Of War From the … Continue reading →

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A Hero Comes Home

Posted on November 9, 2013 by poemsandponderings

    Those of you who have followed this blog for a while know how I feel about our veterans and about the current situation in Washington, D.C.. The following poem was written shortly after the “massacre” in Benghazi, Libya … Continue reading →

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While The Village Slept

Posted on May 17, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     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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The Tears I Weep

Posted on April 21, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     I wrote this last year in the wake of the “Batman” movie massacre, but as the events of this week here in Boston unfolded, it became increasingly clear that it applied to so many tragedies that are being perpetrated … Continue reading →

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Don’t Blame The Tool

Posted on January 6, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     I know that this one may not be something that you would expect on a Sunday, it’s not spiritual, it’s not humorous, nor is it a “blue skies and gentle winds” type poem, but I will tell you this, Reverend Jake agrees … Continue reading →

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When Death Came From The Sky

Posted on September 11, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     September 11, 2001, “The World Trade Center.”  REMEMBER!! WHEN DEATH CAME FROM THE SKY The morning sparkled, like a gem, the air was warm and dry, it was a nearly, perfect day, when death, came from the sky.  * … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On The Aurora Tragedy

Posted on July 24, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     On Sunday I was thinking of the horror that had occurred in Aurora, Colorado late last week, and this poem came out of those thoughts. Also another poem seemed to follow in its path, and I would like to share … Continue reading →

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