Category Archives: Liberty

God Bless The Servants Of Freedom

Posted on November 9, 2016 by poemsandponderings

    With Veteran’s Day approaching I would like to offer a prayer or a wish if you will for our current servants of freedom and for those who have sacrificed for our great and honorable nation.     Please respect … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 29, 2016 by poemsandponderings

The Fruit Of Freedom & Fallen Trees Posted on May 26, 2012by poemsandponderings       As Memorial Day is now upon us I realize that I have an extra poem. I am late in posting today..So no real introduction. Just a two for the … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day

Posted on November 11, 2015 by poemsandponderings

Veteran’s Day Oh, it seems now the big thing on Veteran’s Day are the sales of those cars used and new oh yes, the vet will be mentioned at six o’clock with maybe still a parade or two. And yes, … Continue reading →

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A Non-partisan Political Thought

Posted on January 22, 2015 by poemsandponderings

     Okay, no poetry today, just a thought that I was “pondering” as I awoke this morning. Yes, it is political in nature, but without any partisan intent, as it is fitting(in my opinion) for all elected and/or appointed … Continue reading →

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Nephew Of My Uncle Sam

Posted on September 20, 2014 by poemsandponderings

           “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, with liberty and justice for all.” Nephew of My Uncle Sam … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Of July

Posted on July 4, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     The Fourth of July should remind us not, of parties and indulgences, but of  how and why it came to be our defining moment. I do hope that you all will have a healthy and happy Fourth, and … Continue reading →

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T-Shirts Supporting The Wounded Warrior Project

Posted on March 18, 2014 by poemsandponderings

           As I mentioned in yesterday’s blog, I have contacted the Malden, Mass. (02148) Irish American club concerning the T-shirt availability and I received a very nice e-mail response from Rick O’Sullivan of the Veteran’s Committee … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     A few poems in remembrance of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation on this Memorial Day weekend. Please remember them in prayer today,  for only God knows what we would be without them.. Thank you to all who have … Continue reading →

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The Sentence

Posted on April 3, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     Now for something completely different… I do hope you will like it, Jake. The Sentence “What say ye gentlemen, tis it to prison, or nay for this cur that I see, afore me today?” * And thus to my … Continue reading →

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Don’t Blame The Tool

Posted on January 6, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     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 →

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