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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 →

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IRISH BLESSING #11

Posted on March 17, 2015 by poemsandponderings

     Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to you all. May the saints keep a’smilin’ upon you, on this blessed day and for always. Jake.  Irish Blessing #11 May your hearth be always warm may your beer be always cold and … Continue reading →

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An Irish Mother

Posted on March 15, 2015 by poemsandponderings

     With Saint Patrick’s Day soon upon us, I would be remiss if I failed to mention, with honor, the one person who is the very essence of every Irishman…   An Irish Mother As sure as St. Patrick … Continue reading →

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Winter In New England

Posted on February 9, 2015 by poemsandponderings

     In case you haven’t heard, we are having one heck of a winter here in New England and that’s just in the past two weeks, give or take a day or two. Foot upon foot of the white … Continue reading →

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Saint Paddy’s Day

Posted on March 16, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     This one is from last year, and I still get a chuckle out of it, thinking about the inspiration for it. For five years, when I worked in South Boston, (U.S. Postal Zip Code 02127) Mass. I was … Continue reading →

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Irish Toast

Posted on March 15, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     To continue on with the Saint Patrick’s Day theme, here is one Irishman’s wish for the day!                                         ♣♣♣♣♣ … Continue reading →

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A True Man’s Passing

Posted on January 14, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     Has it really been three years? How time does pass swiftly in retrospect! Rest in peace Mike Urban, you are remembered..      May we all pause for just a moment today to remember someone who has been … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cheer

Posted on December 14, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     From the ghost of Christmas past, comes this bit of advice. I’ve edited it somewhat this year, I hope you enjoy it and perhaps some of us will heed the message. (Though as usual, it probably won’t be … Continue reading →

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Death Of A Stranger

Posted on November 25, 2013 by poemsandponderings

    I’ve been working on this one for most of the month, and each time that I read it, I change it. So I’m not going to read it again.. For a while.. It is very long, but I … Continue reading →

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