Category Archives: U.S. Government

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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Twenty-Two Vets

Posted on November 11, 2016 by poemsandponderings

     I must apologize this was supposed to publish this morning, but apparently it did not..      Some of you may remember this from two years ago, but this horrible and unbelievable situation still remains effect. And so, … Continue reading →

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God Bless The Servants Of Freedom

Posted on November 9, 2016 by poemsandponderings

    With Veteran’s Day approaching I would like to offer a prayer or a wish if you will for our current servants of freedom and for those who have sacrificed for our great and honorable nation.     Please respect … Continue reading →

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Easter Sunday

Posted on July 3, 2016 by poemsandponderings

    Back around Easter, as you may probably be aware, I started this poem and I had only the first three lines complete when I put it on the shelf for whatever reason and this morning I happened to … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Thanksgiving Day 2015

Posted on November 25, 2015 by poemsandponderings

May the Good Lord bestow on you all, His grace and His blessings on this day and throughout the entire Holiday Season.. Jake.  Thanksgiving Day 2015 For what should I be thankful on this Thanksgiving Day? Have I been without … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day

Posted on November 11, 2015 by poemsandponderings

Veteran’s Day Oh, it seems now the big thing on Veteran’s Day are the sales of those cars used and new oh yes, the vet will be mentioned at six o’clock with maybe still a parade or two. And yes, … Continue reading →

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