Category Archives: old days

On Being A Curmudgeon

Posted on May 19, 2017 by poemsandponderings

On Being A Curmudgeon When summer arrives just a bit too soon and gets one to complainin’ is there not then something wrong? Since the spring’s been mostly rainin’? I’m thinkin’ that it must be the New Englander here inside … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Elders, honesty, in my opinion, life, Life's Journey, old days, poet, reflections, Summer, thoughts, warning, Why is it? | Tagged community, curmudgeonry, Grumpy, Jack Downing, Jake, Old age and patience, Poetry, Thought | 6 Comments

The Once And Future King

Posted on September 2, 2016 by poemsandponderings

Inspiration struck me again this morning and this was the result. Now, whether YOU, the reader finds this inspirational or not is entirely a matter of opinion, preference or taste. But, I do hope that for whatever reason … Continue reading →

Posted in children, demise, Family, Father, fleeting time, history, honesty, in my opinion, joy and sorrow, king, Kingdom, old days, poet, Poetry, politicians, pride, Sports, tears, thoughts, tragedy, vote, warning, wealth and worth | Tagged Crusade, Government intrusion, Holiday, Jack Downing, Legalized thievery, Liberal politics, Poetry, relationships, Thought, welfare system | 5 Comments

Haiku’s For The New Fourth

Posted on July 2, 2016 by poemsandponderings

I’m sorry if the following offends any of you in any way, but I’m saddened by what is happening to my beloved country and these haiku’s are not in the least “politically correct” but they are my honest … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, beer, bull, God, Haiku, history, in my opinion, old days, poet, political, politicians, Spirits, The right to bear arms, warning, Wine | Tagged Fourth of July, God, Haiku, Jack Downing, Jake, outdoors, United States, warning | 13 Comments

Just Some Passage Of Time

Posted on April 21, 2016 by poemsandponderings

This is a first hand report on the process of aging and the results of same. Please enjoy the latest emission from the mind of a newly inducted curmudgeon. Time does not necessarily heal all wounds my … Continue reading →

Posted in children, Elders, fleeting time, history, humor, in my opinion, life, lifetime, Magic line, men, mischievious, old days, poet, Poetry, scars, warning, women | Tagged crossing the line, fine wine, Jack Downing, Jake, old timer, passage, relationships, the aging process, Thought | 7 Comments

Questions Of A Lifetime

Posted on February 10, 2016 by poemsandponderings

Some questions that I’m sure most, if not all, of us could ask ourselves as we pass through the stages of life. And to those of us who have passed through more than just a few, I think … Continue reading →

Posted in Elders, Family, fleeting time, humilty, humor, joy and sorrow, life, lifetime, old days, poet, Poetry, reflections | Tagged cynicism, Follies of youth, friends, Jack Downing, Poetry, present or past, Questions of a lifetime, relationships, Thought, wisdom of age | 5 Comments

REFLECTIONS (Page Twenty)

Posted on February 8, 2016 by poemsandponderings

I haven’t posted any of these for quite some time, so in an effort to lighten the mood some, I give you Reflections (Page Twenty) Have a great week everyone, but don’t take it too seriously, Jake. … Continue reading →

Posted in fleeting time, history, honesty, humor, life, old days, poet, reflections, spiritual, thoughts, truth | Tagged Health, Jack Downing, poemsandponderings.wordpress.com, Poetry, reflections, relationships, Thought | 6 Comments

The First Christmas Day

Posted on December 23, 2015 by poemsandponderings

Merry Christmas to all of my friends and subscribers. (It’s free, just click “follow” at the web site.) Jake. The First Christmas Day Angels, they were heard on high as a great star shone in the east Three kings of … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Christmas, comfort, God, history, Israel, journey, king, old days, peace, poet, salvation, spiritual, stars above, tranaquility, Words on Wanderings | Tagged Angels, Christianity, CHRISTMAS, God, Holiday, Jack Downing, Jake, Jesus is Born, Lord, MERRY CHRISTMAS, Religion and Spirituality, Savior, spirituality | 5 Comments

Merry Christmas I Say

Posted on December 13, 2015 by poemsandponderings

I was going to save this for Christmas week, but I think it may be more appropriate now. Speak-up don’t be intimidated by political correctness. Merry Christmas to all!! Jake. MERRY CHRISTMAS I SAY Where have gone, those … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Christmas, God, history, Israel, old days, peace, Poetry, political, Seasons, spiritual, wishing | Tagged CHRISTMAS, God, Holiday, Holidays, Jack Downing, Jake, Lord, Poetry, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality | 8 Comments

Ode To The Good Old Days

Posted on October 12, 2015 by poemsandponderings

Ode To The Good Old Days But, were my days as happy then as I can now, remember them or is it that I wish again to change some things, that may have been? *** Jack Downing June 2015 Copyright … Continue reading →

Posted in history, humor, life, old days, poet, Poetry, ponderings | Tagged Jack Downing, Jake, Poetry, relationships, Searching, The good old days, Thought | 1 Comment

A National Prayer

Posted on July 14, 2015 by poemsandponderings

With all that has happened around this nation during recent times I think that the following may just be the last hope for our country as we know it. Please pray the following prayer at least once a … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, blessings, Challenges, Creator, demise, God, honesty, in my opinion, old days, poet, political, politicians, religion, spiritual, warning | Tagged Conservative, God, god bless america, Jack Downing, Jake, Liberalism, liberals, Lord, Poetry, religion, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality, United States | 3 Comments