Category Archives: repent

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 →

Posted in blood and gore, demise, God, old days, repent, soul, spiritual, Sunday, torment, violence, war, warning | Tagged Christianity, God, Jack Downing, Jake, Lord, Poetry, Religion and Spirituality, Sunday | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Americana, Animals, beer, Earth and Us, ecology, environment, football, humor, men, repent, Seasons, Sports, Winter, wishing | Tagged Blizzard, community, Home, Jack Downing, Jake, nature, outdoors, snowy weather, Sunday, Super Bowl XLIX, United States | 8 Comments

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 →

Posted in honesty, joy and sorrow, misery, repent, soul | Tagged Elton John, Elton John Discography, God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, WordPress | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in joy and sorrow, judgement, life, Music, peace, repent, salvation, Sleep, soul, Spirits | Tagged Easter, God, Hallelujah, Holiday, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Passover, Saint Patrick Day, St Patrick's Day | 2 Comments

In A Time Of Mercy

Posted on January 27, 2013 by poemsandponderings

It is Sunday morning and a perfect time to post this one again. This was written during a brief, but very trying time in the lives of my family and myself. I won’t go back through the details, but I … Continue reading →

Posted in demise, Family, God, repent, salvation, soul, Spirits, spiritual, Sunday, The Commandments | Tagged Christianity, God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Mercy, Religion and Spirituality, Sunday | 5 Comments

A Christmas Reflection

Posted on December 16, 2012 by poemsandponderings

I said yesterday that the post I had planned on using for Saturday, would have been inappropriate under the circumstances, so I will save that for next week. This poem however, seems more appropriate now, than when it first came to mind. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, God, history, Kingdom, old days, religion, repent, salvation, spiritual, Sunday | Tagged CHRISTMAS, God, Holidays, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Opinions, WordPress | 8 Comments

The Law Suit

Posted on November 14, 2012 by poemsandponderings

I’m really pressed for time today, I’m off to work some overtime at the real job. So I’m giving you a brand, spanking new poem that I just wrote yesterday.. There is truth in humor and humor in truth. I hope you … Continue reading →

Posted in bull, demise, humor, judgement, lawyers, mortal coil, poet, repent, Spirits, truth | Tagged God, Humor, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Tools, WordPress | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Creator, God, judgement, Kingdom, poet, repent, salvation, Seven Deadly Sins, soul, The Commandments | Tagged God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Ten Commandments, Tools, WordPress | 4 Comments

Scratchin’ For Dollars

Posted on October 11, 2012 by poemsandponderings

SCRATCHIN’ FOR DOLLARS Well, I’m a ‘scratch-aholic‘, I’m lookin’ for the kill. Give me, a couple dollars, then go scratchin’, I will. $ I’ll scratch, with a dollar, I’ll scratch, with a fin, I’ll scratch, with a sawbuck, hopin’ for … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, good luck, humor, joy and sorrow, men, mischievious, repent, Success, wishing, women | Tagged Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Tools, United States, WordPress, Yes (band) | 4 Comments

Come On In

Posted on August 26, 2012 by poemsandponderings

It would seem that the Reverend Jake, has a serious side, of which I was not fully aware. This came in a message this week, as a suggestion for my Sunday offering to you.. So on behalf of the Right Reverend, (and with thanks … Continue reading →

Posted in God, judgement, Kingdom, men, purgatory, repent, salvation, Seven Deadly Sins, soul, women | Tagged God, human-rights, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, religion, reverend jake, Right Reverend, rights reserved contents, Satan, The Reverend, theology, travel, vacation | Leave a comment