Category Archives: Creator

A National Prayer

Posted on July 14, 2015 by poemsandponderings

     With all that has happened around this nation during recent times I think that the following may just be the last hope for our country as we know it. Please pray the following prayer at least once a … Continue reading →

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A Southbound Train

Posted on April 16, 2014 by poemsandponderings

Okay facebook here it comes again..  Warning!! Political commentary on the tracks ahead! Please read and give it a lot of thought, before the upcoming elections. Have an American kind of day, Jake. A Southbound Train When I climbed aboard … Continue reading →

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A Passing Conversation

Posted on October 30, 2012 by poemsandponderings

      Feeling spiritual today, I don’t know if it is just the process of reflection on life, or because of Hurricane Sandy, that is about to smash into the east coast of the U.S..  But whatever the reason, I pray that He will answer all of the prayers … Continue reading →

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The Serpent

Posted on September 30, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     The Garden of Eden, Paradise on earth, Shangri-la.. Lost to humans forever, by human nature. Irony? Oh yeah, beyond the nth degree. Another The first case of wanting more than what we have. Even when we have almost everything that we could possibly need for … Continue reading →

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Unworthy

Posted on March 11, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     Earlier in the week I was contemplating how fortunate I have been in my lifetime. I have written before about the good friends that I have had during my life, and about my loving family. But this week especially, … Continue reading →

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When Next I Go

Posted on December 18, 2011 by poemsandponderings

     Another recent poem,  for your perusal. Lately, (November and December especially) I seem to have been fairly prolific, in regard to my writing. Whether it was the upcoming ‘Holidays,’ or just the colder weather, or simply a different portal opened, I really can’t say. I can say … Continue reading →

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Wait Your Turn

Posted on October 16, 2011 by poemsandponderings

     Sunday morning…okay kids, time for another sermon! This poem has been posted before. But, in honor of the new members to our cyber-congregation, who may not have had the most distinct pleasure* to have read this one, I am re-posting. So please, peruse and ponder. But most … Continue reading →

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Hell’s Fire

Posted on October 1, 2011 by poemsandponderings

     I’m not going to give any long-winded blah, blah, blah, tonight, because this is a poem that is a tribute to some of the bravest, and most selfless people that God has ever created…The Firefighter. We lost a dear friend earlier … Continue reading →

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Life Explained

Posted on September 27, 2011 by poemsandponderings

     I do not know the person who wrote this, it was posted on the wall at work and no author was listed. But after reading it, I believed that it was certainly worth sharing. Hope you enjoy it. Jake.                                                        … Continue reading →

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In A Time Of Mercy

Posted on September 18, 2011 by poemsandponderings

     It is Sunday morning afternoon again,(I slept in) and once more I take to the ‘pulpit’ to attempt to soothe my conscience. Distressed by all of my own transgressions, I feel the need to have others (my cyber congregation) join me in an internal … Continue reading →

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