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Category Archives: blood and gore
The Visionary
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
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The Key To Heaven’s Gate
With all of the unrest and brutality ongoing in the world today I think that this poem may be worth the read. Hatred reigns throughout the world and peace will never be achieved so long as it is … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, blood and gore, God, innocent deaths, life, peace, salvation, Uncategorized, violence, warning
Tagged Christianity, God, Heaven's Gate, Jack Downing, Religion and Spirituality, The Middle Ages
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The God Of War
An historic perspective! ~ Peace is but a fleeting thing, but war is evermore for mankind is a beast at heart with blood lust at its core.~ Jake. The God Of War From the … Continue reading
Posted in blood and gore, history, massacre, old days, peace, poor land, Spirits, violence, war
Tagged Jack Downing, Jake, outdoors, Thought
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Nursery Rhymes And Fairy Tales Revisited pt. 2
Please remember that when I posted the first of these, I suggested that the rest of this category could take a down-turn at any time. Here is an example of that. Believe me, they get worse, … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, blood and gore, humor, mischievious, welfare program
Tagged Blindness, facebook, Jack Downing, Jake, Kitchen knife, Mother Goose, Shopping, Twitter
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No News Is Good News
My gypsy-like muse has returned, at least for a visit, it would appear. Three poems in two days is a good sign. The following poem is a look at news-worthy events, some current, some not so … Continue reading
A Question Of Freedom
Memorial Day weekend is here. What does that mean to you? Time off from work, food, fun and family get-togethers? Maybe a trip to the cottage or the beach? But whatever you decide to do this weekend, please take just a … Continue reading
Posted in blood and gore, children, education, Family, Freedom, God, history, land of the free, peace, truth
Tagged Holidays, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Memorial Day, Tools, WordPress, Yes (band)
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While The Village Slept
Complacency, is as dangerous as incompetence. We must never again let our guard down, America is a target for any number of hate mongers who are determined to bring us down. We must further secure our borders, north and south, and … Continue reading
Posted in blood and gore, children, dog, early risers, education, epics, history, massacre, old days, women
Tagged Health, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Lawn, United States, Village
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Interjections and Reflections
It’s Saturday, so let us keep it on the light side today. So I will give you a few thoughts of mine, hopefully to amuse and entertain you. Have a wonderful Saturday everyone, Jake. Interjections and Reflections The pen is mightier, … Continue reading
Posted in blood and gore, dog, Earth and Us, education, honesty, humor, interjections, poet, stranger, truth
Tagged God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Recreation, Tools, WordPress
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The Tears I Weep
I wrote this last year in the wake of the “Batman” movie massacre, but as the events of this week here in Boston unfolded, it became increasingly clear that it applied to so many tragedies that are being perpetrated … Continue reading
Posted in blood and gore, environment, God, history, innocent deaths, life, massacre, peace, September 11, The Commandments
Tagged Activism and Peace Work, Batman, Boston, God, Peace, September 11 2001, United States, weeps
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Don’t Blame The Tool
I know that this one may not be something that you would expect on a Sunday, it’s not spiritual, it’s not humorous, nor is it a “blue skies and gentle winds” type poem, but I will tell you this, Reverend Jake agrees … Continue reading
Posted in blood and gore, Congress, Freedom, gun, history, Liberty, massacre, U.S. Government, violence, warning
Tagged Citizenship in the United States, Gun control, Jake, Newtown, Newtown Ct, Reverend, reverend jake, Sandy Hook, Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, Sunday, United States
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