Category Archives: demise

ARLINGTON

Posted on May 29, 2017 by poemsandponderings

May the God that they worshiped grant unto them the peace for which they so bravely sacrificed themselves for us who are the living!    Arlington Crosses and stars perfectly rowed on manicured fields so patiently mowed. Red, white and … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, command, demise, flowers, Freedom, Freedom's Flame, God, Hallowed Land, history, land of the free, Liberty, Medal of Honor, men, military/veterans, mourning, peace, poet, ships, Viet Nam Veterans, war, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Where Are The Answers?

Posted on February 8, 2017 by poemsandponderings

Where Are The Answers? So many questions on life are asked but to our own particular soul like, how many minutes are there left until I’ve heard my final toll? * Will I be at peace then at the end … Continue reading →

Posted in demise, Family, fleeting time, heart and soul, honesty, incumbrances, inner satisfaction, Life's Journey, lifetime, mortal coil, reception, reflections | 5 Comments

Twenty-Two Vets

Posted on November 11, 2016 by poemsandponderings

     I must apologize this was supposed to publish this morning, but apparently it did not..      Some of you may remember this from two years ago, but this horrible and unbelievable situation still remains effect. And so, … Continue reading →

Posted in blessings, demise, ghosts, God, history, land of the free, Liberty, military/veterans, poet, war | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

The Journey Beckons

Posted on November 2, 2016 by poemsandponderings

     I have not ceased to be nor write, nor to be somewhat contrite, for my leisure in posting on this here blog and for that I blame not spell nor grog.     The cause of course is … Continue reading →

Posted in demise, early risers, journey, life, peace, poet, Poetry, sailors, seafarers, the shore | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

When Death Came From The Sky

Posted on September 11, 2016 by poemsandponderings

WHEN DEATH CAME FROM THE SKY The morning sparkled like a gem the air was warm and dry it was a nearly perfect day when death, came from the sky. On the eleventh of September in the year two thousand-one, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2001, Americana, Animals, demise, history, innocent deaths, Judgment, Kingdom, massacre, mourning, reception, reflections, September 11, soul, tragedy, violence, war | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

The Once And Future King

Posted on September 2, 2016 by poemsandponderings

     Inspiration struck me again this morning and this was the result. Now, whether YOU, the reader finds this inspirational or not is entirely a matter of opinion, preference or taste. But, I do hope that for whatever reason … Continue reading →

Posted in children, demise, Family, Father, fleeting time, history, honesty, in my opinion, joy and sorrow, king, Kingdom, old days, poet, Poetry, politicians, pride, Sports, tears, thoughts, tragedy, vote, warning, wealth and worth | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Mr. Weber Died

Posted on August 27, 2016 by poemsandponderings

    This poem is based on a true event of this past week, for no apparent reason the title (exactly as shown) appeared in my mind while I was futilely attempting to get to sleep. I only wish that … Continue reading →

Posted in demise, Earth and Us, Family, life, Magic line, mortal coil, mourning, peace, poet, Poetry, soul, Spirits, stranger, thoughts, Why is it? | Tagged , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Twenty-Two Vets

Posted on July 18, 2015 by poemsandponderings

     The Boston Red Sox and New Balance Footwear inc. along with a large variety of  other sponsors (too numerous to mention here) are again hosting the “Run to Home Base” road race challenge on July 25, 2015  for the … Continue reading →

Posted in demise, haunting, history, men, military/veterans, mourning, scars, torment, tragedy, truth, violence, war, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

A National Prayer

Posted on July 14, 2015 by poemsandponderings

     With all that has happened around this nation during recent times I think that the following may just be the last hope for our country as we know it. Please pray the following prayer at least once a … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, blessings, Challenges, Creator, demise, God, honesty, in my opinion, old days, poet, political, politicians, religion, spiritual, warning | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

My Father Who Art In Heaven

Posted on May 17, 2015 by poemsandponderings

Last week when I published “A Mother’s Gift” I said I would re-post something that would honor my father as well, but instead, I wrote the following. As you will undoubtedly see, I took my inspiration from “The Lord’s Prayer” … Continue reading →

Posted in demise, Elders, Father, God, history, military/veterans, old days, Sunday | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments