Category Archives: Earth and Us

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

On Our Traveling Minstrel Show

Posted on March 29, 2017 by poemsandponderings

 On Our Traveling Minstrel Show Can or will there ever be another, any other, just the same as you or even just as me? If true or not then how will we ever know, if it be so, without proof of such if … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth and Us, interjections, Judgment, life, lifetime, poet, ponderings, reflections, thoughts, Words on Wanderings | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Animals, Earth and Us, ecology, environment, humor, life, lodges, misery, poet, Poetry, reflections, Spirits, torment, wishing, Words on Wanderings | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments

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 →

Posted in honesty, humor, inner satisfaction, Land Lubbers, life, oceans, reflections, seafarers, thoughts, tranaquility | 2 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

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

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

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 →

Posted in God, humor, in my opinion, poet, Poetry, stars above, Wine, wishing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Easter Sunday

Posted on July 3, 2016 by poemsandponderings

    Back around Easter, as you may probably be aware, I started this poem and I had only the first three lines complete when I put it on the shelf for whatever reason and this morning I happened to … Continue reading →

Posted in children, Congress, Earth and Us, Family, God, history, husbands and wives, Judgment, life, Marriage, men, poet, salvation, Seven Deadly Sins, soul, Spirits, spiritual, stranger, Sunday, The Commandments, war, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

A Day At The Shore

Posted on June 9, 2016 by poemsandponderings

        The following photographs are of Perkins Cove, Ogunquit Me. one of the most picturesque of shoreline locations. I will personally attest to the quality of the food, the fishing and the quaint ambiance oh, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Animals, craft, in my opinion, Land Lubbers, oceans, poet, sailors, seafarers, Summer, the shore, tranaquility, Words on Wanderings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments