Category Archives: Mother

A Mother’s Gift

Posted on May 14, 2017 by poemsandponderings

One of my first attempts at writing, and one that I repeat quite often  on Mother’s Day, or so it would seem. Happy Mother’s Day! A Mother’s Gift *** You filled a space no other could, you taught me always think the … Continue reading →

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What Is Luck?

Posted on March 29, 2016 by poemsandponderings

    I haven’t written anything for a while and this came to me as I was “pondering” my life’s situations and I thought I would share a bit of my mindset with you this morning. I hope that you … Continue reading →

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The Gold Star Mother

Posted on May 10, 2015 by poemsandponderings

     A few days ago a good blogging buddy of mine (Carl D’Agostino of: “I Know I Made You Smile”)* inspired the following poem, when he published the post: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2015: Mother’s Day”** in which he … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Gift

Posted on May 7, 2015 by poemsandponderings

     Six years ago today my mother passed from this world and into God’s arms, and I miss her dearly. The following is a tribute to her and a true and honest testament of her teachings to myself 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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A Mother’s Gift

Posted on May 11, 2014 by poemsandponderings

    Written in honor of my mother, and on Mother’s Day it has a special place in  my heart.. God Bless all of our mothers wherever they may be. Happy Mother’s Day to all of you, Jake. A Mother’s … Continue reading →

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Nursery Rhymes And Fairy Tales Revisited (part 7)

Posted on November 8, 2013 by poemsandponderings

Another nursery rhyme viewed  from different angle.. Today’s child would be treated entirely different than those of a bygone day and age. I’m having fun with these I hope you are as well.      Have a fantastic Friday everyone, Jake. Jackie … Continue reading →

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The Horse Of Death

Posted on October 16, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     HEROIN… Enough said!  The Horse Of Death  Upon the horse of death the lancer rides leaving in his tracks all sense of pride, when unable to dismount he must reside within the living hell that burns inside. * … Continue reading →

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Nursery Rhymes And Fairy Tales Revisited Pt. 3

Posted on September 16, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     A good way to start the workweek is with a bit of humor, I think. But also the following may hold a bit of the truth for those of us who may have over-indulged on this Sunday past, … Continue reading →

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When All Is Well Within

Posted on June 30, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     This is one of my earliest poems and thinking back now, I’m not exactly sure what the inspiration for it was. I do know that it was written at a time of sadness and personal loss for me and … Continue reading →

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