Category Archives: Seven Deadly Sins

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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The Visionary

Posted on March 29, 2015 by poemsandponderings

     I have heard a lot of talk lately from people who are very much attuned to the spirituality of man and to most things of a biblical nature, about the “Rapture” and the “End of Days” and how … 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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The Money Tree

Posted on January 17, 2015 by poemsandponderings

    The following is a mixture of fantasy, folly, humor and humility, wrapped up in a moral.      What if,,, money did grow on trees?     Enjoy, Jake. The Money Tree I’ve wondered how different my life would … Continue reading →

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Pray For Me

Posted on April 6, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     Just a little thought (and request) on a Sunday morning. I hope that all is well in your little corner of the world and that you will read and enjoy the following.      Oh, and please don’t … Continue reading →

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Burden Of The Heart

Posted on February 9, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     It seems that whenever I re-read a poem, I almost invariably edit it in some way. Usually the reader can look back and compare the versions, (although I have no idea why they might) but this one I … Continue reading →

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Teardrops Of A Cold Heart

Posted on August 30, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     “Sorry seems to be the hardest word“* Sometimes in our lives we come across people who just do not have a kind word or act for anyone except themselves. These are the people who will someday end up … Continue reading →

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When Judgment Comes

Posted on June 2, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     A somewhat harsh, but thought-provoking entry, this Sunday Morning.. But, I do hope that you will like it. Jake. WHEN JUDGMENT COMES Your palaces will fade away, ice castles too, shall melt. When judgment comes that final day, and the … Continue reading →

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The Dark Side Of Heaven

Posted on May 19, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     Just a thought, or two, for a Sunday morning. It is a poem in need of pondering.      Please read and enjoy, Jake. The Dark Side Of Heaven There are those who will say that there isn’t a Hell and into its … Continue reading →

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When Next I Go

Posted on March 21, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     After the frivolity of St. Patrick’s Day, and with the seasons of Easter and Passover upon us, I thought something a little more spiritual may be in order.       I hope you like it,       Jake. When Next I Go My eyes … Continue reading →

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