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Category Archives: Haiku
Haiku’s For The New Fourth
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
Posted in Americana, beer, bull, God, Haiku, history, in my opinion, old days, poet, political, politicians, Spirits, The right to bear arms, warning, Wine
Tagged Fourth of July, God, Haiku, Jack Downing, Jake, outdoors, United States, warning
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The Farmer’s Almanac In Haiku
‘And now for something completely different’* “The Farmer’s Almanac in Haiku.” Try these on for size a somewhat different view of the Almanac. ………………………………… Please enjoy, and comment. Jake. The Farmer’s Almanac In Haiku Some predictions come from … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, ecology, Elders, environment, Haiku, humor, Seasons, Uncategorized
Tagged art, Haiku, Jack Downing, Jake, nature, outdoors, Poetry
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Sundays In Haiku
I haven’t posted Haiku’s in quite a while, so what better day than today to post this particular one.. Enjoy it if you will and have a peaceful and spiritual Sunday, Jake. Sundays In Haiku Inner … Continue reading
Posted in Family, God, Haiku, humor, peace, spiritual, Summer, Sunday
Tagged community, God, Haiku, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Recreation, spirituality, Sunday
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Sports In Haiku
A little bit of Haiku in honor of the newest World Series Champions, The Boston Red Sox of 2013, who went from worst to first in one year. Congratulations Boston!! Have a “championship” type week everyone, … Continue reading
Posted in Americana, Haiku, history, Sports, Success
Tagged Baseball, Boston, Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park, Haiku, Poetry, St Louis Cardinal, Twitter
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Nature In Haiku
Haiku has become a favorite of mine, I find it fairly easy to write so long as I have a subject. Well today’s subject is nature, and the material is almost unlimited. But we must draw the line … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Flowers, Haiku, Hurricane, the shore
Tagged Angel, art, Haiku, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, literature, Poetry
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The Fourth Of July In Haiku
On vacation this week, and not taking the computer with me, but I couldn’t let the “fourth” go by(e) without posting something for you.. So I will combine the Holiday with Haiku. I hope you will smile, think, and reflect on … Continue reading
Posted in Americana, Feast, God, Haiku, history, honesty, humor, land of the free, old days, Summer
Tagged Arts, Cooking, Fourth of July, Holiday, Home, Independence Day, ModCloth, United States
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St. Patrick’s Day In Haiku
With but one week to go until the day of all days for the Irish, me thought something of Japanese origin would do nicely to confuse the hell out of ya’s. Enjoy! Jake. St. Patrick’s Day In Haiku When the beer … Continue reading
Posted in beer, Haiku, humor, Irish descent, mischievious, politicians, Songs and Dances, Sunday, tavern, whiskey
Tagged Cooking, Holiday, Home, Ireland, Patrick, Saint Patrick, Saint Patrick Day, St Patrick's Day
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January In Haiku
I think a little more Haiku is in order… Don’t you? Okay, seeing as how we all agree, here is my look at January in Haiku. Make your Monday memorable, Jake. January In Haiku Christmas now over Remittance now … Continue reading
Posted in Haiku, humor, life, poet, Seasons, Success
Tagged CHRISTMAS, God, Holiday, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, literature, Santa Claus
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