Category Archives: oceans

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

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

The Old Apple Tree

Posted on November 21, 2015 by poemsandponderings

A salute to the wonders of youth and imaginations that have no limit. The Old Apple Tree What wonder lies behind the eyes of the child not yet deceived? Where impossible dreams, though beyond their means, are not imagined but … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, children, craft, fleeting time, history, Make Believe, oceans, poet, sailors, seafarers, ships, thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Long Before Now

Posted on July 27, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     Ladies and gentlemen, (drum-roll please) I give you now my first attempt at prose. The following short story is a work of fiction, and any similarities to any person or persons living or dead is purely coincidental and … Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, health care, husbands and wives, incumbrances, Magic line, oceans, old days, peace, soul, Spirits | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

When All Is Well Within

Posted on June 30, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     This is one of my earliest poems and thinking back now, I’m not exactly sure what the inspiration for it was. I do know that it was written at a time of sadness and personal loss for me and … Continue reading →

Posted in demise, Earth and Us, Family, history, life, Mother, oceans, peace, poet, tranaquility | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The Saga Of DD Fifty-Three*

Posted on June 8, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     With the 69th anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 1944, this past week, I thought I would post a tribute to those who served so well and so long, to keep this nation free and strong. Their numbers are dwindling rapidly … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Elders, Freedom, history, land of the free, men, oceans, seafarers, ships, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Yesteryear

Posted on May 10, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     Ah yes, the good old days, do you remember your parents and grandparents saying how much better things were back in their day? Well now it’s our turn to relate just how simple life seemed to be back when we were growing up. … Continue reading →

Posted in crystal rivers, Earth and Us, history, in my opinion, life, oceans, old days, reflections, the shore, thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The Greatest Miracle

Posted on April 12, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     I’m telling you Nashville, this is the type of material that you are missing out on. Remember the Gatlin brothers? They made a fortune doing just this type of music. Please contact me at poemsandponderings.wordpress.com. when you come to your … Continue reading →

Posted in God, history, humor, Life's Companion, Middle East, Music, oceans, old days, song writer, spiritual | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

We Sail On The Wind

Posted on February 28, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     Having more difficulties with the files, now I can’t access the old files at all, off of the disk. So I’m afraid you’ll have to settle for something a little bit recent. Please enjoy, Jake. We Sail On The … Continue reading →

Posted in craft, God, oceans, sailors, seafarers, ships, spiritual, stars above, the shore, Words on Wanderings | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

A Trip To Eden

Posted on February 6, 2013 by poemsandponderings

In keeping with the previous post… A Sail To Paradise.. The theme continues with; A Trip To Eden Warm sands, cool drinks, and fish, fresh from the ocean. Steel bands, golf links, and ceiling fans, in whirling motion.  * Turquoise … Continue reading →

Posted in beer, environment, fleeting time, Flowers, Gardens, Music, oceans, Songs and Dances, tranaquility, tropics | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments