Category Archives: humor

The March Wind

Posted on March 5, 2017 by poemsandponderings

As a “tribute” to the winds of March that blustered and bullied us here in New England this past weekend.. The March Wind Tis the lion’s roar we feel this day as the March wind so bitterly bears the freeze … Continue reading →

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More Questions Than Answers

Posted on February 28, 2017 by poemsandponderings

Do I fight for right and principle or just rest upon my laurels? Must I always watch my ass if I would prefer to eye the sorrels? Can I not question my decisions if I never doubt my morals? May … Continue reading →

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A NEW YEAR UPON US

Posted on December 29, 2016 by poemsandponderings

It would seem to me that each and every year we decide that this is “the time” to alter and atone for some of our bad behaviors of the past year (and/or life) and give up some of those bad … Continue reading →

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What Scares Me On Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2016 by poemsandponderings

WHAT SCARES ME ON HALLOWEEN I’m not afraid of ghosts I’m not afraid of goblins I’m not afraid of monsters who come to my door hobblin’. No I’m not scared of fairy queens nor pirates with their swords! No, what … Continue reading →

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A Poet’s Lament

Posted on July 24, 2016 by poemsandponderings

    This was written recently, in part, as a response to a comment from a new follower (Eileen @Laughter: Carbonated Grace). The first eight lines were modified only slightly with the word “pity” replacing “bless” in the first line. … Continue reading →

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Hi, Neighbor

Posted on April 22, 2016 by poemsandponderings

     Well, would you look at this, (please do) two consecutive days of new posts by yours truly. I don’t know how or why it happened all of a sudden, after what has been a significant creative drought, but … Continue reading →

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Just Some Passage Of Time

Posted on April 21, 2016 by poemsandponderings

    This is a first hand report on the process of aging and the results of same. Please enjoy the latest emission from the mind of a newly inducted curmudgeon.      Time does not necessarily heal all wounds my … Continue reading →

Posted in children, Elders, fleeting time, history, humor, in my opinion, life, lifetime, Magic line, men, mischievious, old days, poet, Poetry, scars, warning, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Questions Of A Lifetime

Posted on February 10, 2016 by poemsandponderings

    Some questions that I’m sure most, if not all, of us could ask ourselves as we pass through the stages of life. And to those of us who have passed through more than just a few,  I think … Continue reading →

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REFLECTIONS (Page Twenty)

Posted on February 8, 2016 by poemsandponderings

    I haven’t posted any of these for quite some time, so in an effort to lighten the mood some, I give you Reflections (Page Twenty)    Have a great week everyone, but don’t take it too seriously, Jake. … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Day 2015

Posted on November 25, 2015 by poemsandponderings

May the Good Lord bestow on you all, His grace and His blessings on this day and throughout the entire Holiday Season.. Jake.  Thanksgiving Day 2015 For what should I be thankful on this Thanksgiving Day? Have I been without … Continue reading →

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