Category Archives: beer

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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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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Some Things I Love

Posted on August 23, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     I was looking through the vault for something to post for the weekend, and after shaking off the dust I came across this moldy-oldie and I thought to myself * this will be perfect for this time of year. … Continue reading →

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The Laird’s Demise

Posted on August 19, 2013 by poemsandponderings

What better way to begin the week than with the suspicion of foul play involving royals?  The lord of the manor takes ill during a drinking fest.. Who or what was the cause of his passing? You be the judge! … Continue reading →

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The Old Man At The Shrine

Posted on May 7, 2013 by poemsandponderings

       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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