Category Archives: ecology

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 community, hearth and home, Home, Jack Downing, Jake, Warmer climes, Winds of March | 8 Comments

Winter In New England

Posted on February 9, 2015 by poemsandponderings

In case you haven’t heard, we are having one heck of a winter here in New England and that’s just in the past two weeks, give or take a day or two. Foot upon foot of the white … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Animals, beer, Earth and Us, ecology, environment, football, humor, men, repent, Seasons, Sports, Winter, wishing | Tagged Blizzard, community, Home, Jack Downing, Jake, nature, outdoors, snowy weather, Sunday, Super Bowl XLIX, United States | 8 Comments

The Farmer’s Almanac In Haiku

Posted on October 2, 2014 by poemsandponderings

‘And now for something completely different’* “The Farmer’s Almanac in Haiku.” Try these on for size a somewhat different view of the Almanac. ………………………………… Please enjoy, and comment. Jake. The Farmer’s Almanac In Haiku Some predictions come from … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, ecology, Elders, environment, Haiku, humor, Seasons, Uncategorized | Tagged art, Haiku, Jack Downing, Jake, nature, outdoors, Poetry | 4 Comments

Two Shades Of Green

Posted on August 14, 2014 by poemsandponderings

With all of the talk and/or legislation involving restrictions on coal, oil drilling, fracking and other types of mining, on oil and natural gas pipelines, while offering environmental protection for every conceivable plant, animal and insect, we have … Continue reading →

Posted in Alaska, Animals, Congress, Earth and Us, ecology, environment, Flowers, Middle East, U.S. Government, warning | Tagged advancements in technology, Animal, animosity, Business and Economy, calamities, Earth Science, Energy, environmental protection, fauna and flora, Jack Downing, natural gas pipelines, nuclear power plants, oil drilling | 3 Comments

When A Tree Dies

Posted on January 8, 2013 by poemsandponderings

A quick look at nature and the ecosystem… Did you ever wonder when you see an old tree lying on the ground, brought down by unknown forces, what did the surrounding area look like when that tree was just a sapling? Who … Continue reading →

Posted in demise, Earth and Us, ecology, history, humor, life, old days, poet, thoughts | Tagged God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Tools, Tree, WordPress | 2 Comments

Autumn Winds

Posted on October 23, 2012 by poemsandponderings

It’s that time of year here on the east coast of the United States, Autumn has arrived, and along with it come the chilly winds that strip the trees of their beautiful foliage and leave us with, well, leaves. While … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Autumn, Earth and Us, ecology, environment, humor, poet, Seasons, Winter, wishing | Tagged God, Humor, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Tools, WordPress | Leave a comment

The Human Swan

Posted on August 28, 2012 by poemsandponderings

Another look inside the human condition by comparison to our friends of the animal kingdom. How’s that for short and sweet? Tuesdays don’t suck quite as much as Mondays, but almost, so do the best you can, Jake. The Human Swan … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, early risers, Earth and Us, ecology, humor, Kingdom, life, peace, poet, truth | Tagged animals, google search, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, nature, Publishers, Tools, WordPress | 3 Comments

God’s Gifts

Posted on June 20, 2012 by poemsandponderings

God‘s Gifts God gave us this beautiful planet. And He gave us our eyes, to see. And He gave us the power to save it. Yes, that power is in you and in me. He gave us the air and … Continue reading →

Posted in crystal rivers, Earth and Us, ecology, environment, Flowers, Gardens, God, life, oceans, stars above | Tagged God, Google, Jack Downing, Jake, nature, outdoors, Poetry, religion, spirituality, travel | 5 Comments

A Sunday Double Header

Posted on April 23, 2012 by poemsandponderings

When I was young (yes I was young once) Major League Baseball, had “double-header” every Sunday, two games for the price of one. So in the spirit of nostalgia, and though it is now Monday, ( but, I thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, children, ecology, humor, old days, political, Sunday, the shore, thoughts | Tagged nature, outdoors, Sports | 2 Comments

Yesteryear

Posted on January 12, 2012 by poemsandponderings

Oh, we’ve all heard the stuff about the “good old days”, haven’t we? Well sometimes, those things are without a doubt, true. But of course, none of us would want go back to those days because of all the advancements in technology and medicine and the quality of ‘living'(but life?) that we … Continue reading →

Posted in crystal rivers, Earth and Us, ecology, environment, old days, Summer | Tagged advancements in technology, clear blue skies, metallic taste, s rays | 8 Comments