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A NEW YEAR UPON US

Posted on December 29, 2016 by poemsandponderings

It would seem to me that each and every year we decide that this is “the time” to alter and atone for some of our bad behaviors of the past year (and/or life) and give up some of those bad … 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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My Legacy

Posted on December 3, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     Just in case you were wondering (which I seriously doubt) yes, I am still writing. Here is a poem with a bit of tongue-in-cheek humility. The humor in it is intended although perhaps not readily recognizable by the … Continue reading →

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Unstack The Deck

Posted on November 2, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     On Tuesday November 4th 2014 we, the American voters, have the opportunity to regain our nation and our Constitutional rights that were originally implemented, by men of great wisdom, to protect us from any and all abuse of … Continue reading →

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Cynical Development

Posted on May 3, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     A little something to ponder as you attempt to prepare your children for the real world. Have a thoughtful Sunday,  Jake. Cynical Development When do we begin to develop, a cynical look at the world? Is it from … Continue reading →

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Politics In Haiku (Part II)

Posted on November 20, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     It has been awhile dear friends since I have posted anything, so I thought that when I posted today it should be something topical. And immediately, politics came to mind and my Haiku postings usually garner a healthy … Continue reading →

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Backyard Fun (The Pool)

Posted on June 26, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     Number four in the backyard fun series. Kids don’t try this at home without sober adult supervision… As you will see, that rules me out, good luck!      Have a winsome Wednesday everyone, Jake. Backyard Fun (The Pool) As the weather got … Continue reading →

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Interjections And Reflections

Posted on June 17, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     Just a few thoughts on what is going on down in Washington D.C. and a word or two of warning. Have a watchful day, Jake. ……………………………………….. We as a people, should be wary and distrustful of any government which … Continue reading →

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Yesterday’s News

Posted on April 7, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     Embellishment, fabrication, misinterpretation, mischief or mayhem, intentional or accidental, all of these are possible reasons why so-called true stories, need to be scrutinized and analyzed before being accepted as having the veracity that is “sworn to” by the teller of such tales. The longer the span of time from the … Continue reading →

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2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     This past January, as the whole of mankind wondered if this indeed would be the end of the world as we know it, and being part of said mankind, I pondered as well. And this is what I came up with, and … Continue reading →

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