Category Archives: illegal

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 →

Posted in humor, illegal, mischievious, misery, Neighbors, night shades, passion, Peeping Tom, poet, Poetry, Summer, warning, Why is it?, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

The Right To Remain Silent

Posted on July 9, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     In case there was any question on my view of the current immigration problem, read this: The Right To Remain Silent Don’t speak to me about your rights, if you sneak through the fence at night. Or if … Continue reading →

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Interjections And Reflections

Posted on June 17, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     Just a few thoughts on what is going on down in Washington D.C. and a word or two of warning. Have a watchful day, Jake. ……………………………………….. We as a people, should be wary and distrustful of any government which … 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 →

Posted in epics, Freedom, husbands and wives, illegal, iron hand, Liberty, lodges, old days, poet, tyrant | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

A Childhood Denied

Posted on November 20, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     As I informed you yesterday, this next poem is from the darker side of life. All of the caveats that were presented yesterday are still in effect. This poem contains subject matter that may, and should, offend your senses. … Continue reading →

Posted in children, Elders, help, history, illegal, men, misery, scars, Sleep, whiskey | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The Lost Wing Man

Posted on September 13, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     As promised we are going to lighten up a little bit for the next few days, at least. Here is one of recent vintage, it’s a 2012 “Topo Gigio” (you’re really old if you remember Topo Gigio {sp?} on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Feast, humor, illegal, men, mischievious, no secret keep, poet, tears, truth, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Ninety Days

Posted on August 10, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     I think the best way to start the weekend is with a song..So here is another of my lyrical offerings for you..Again, it is but a taste of the light-headed hearted fellow that I am.      The subject in real life however, is no … Continue reading →

Posted in bull, Gardens, humor, illegal, Liberty, men, mischievious, Music, Right to remain silent, song writer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Beer As A Pacifier

Posted on August 1, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     While in practice, the title of this poem works for me, but, there is more to it than MY bad drinking habits. Today I’m going to test your memories, before they forever fade to black. Three years ago in Cambridge, Massachusetts, (July … Continue reading →

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Butch And The Kid

Posted on May 30, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     This is my take on Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, I’m sure I’ve posted it before, but I’m not exactly sure, so like it or not,(though I really hope you do) here it is. We were talking today about the movie … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, brothel, fine jewelry, history, illegal, men, movies and entertainment, old days, wealth and worth, women | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

The Neighbor

Posted on April 2, 2012 by poemsandponderings

Due to the length of the poem I will say only, that it is a poem of intrigue and human nature. I do hope you will read it with some thought. Make Monday Masterful, Jake. THE NEIGHBOR The daily papers had … Continue reading →

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