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Category Archives: peace
More Questions Than Answers
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
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The Journey Beckons
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 Jack Downing, Jake, Life's questions, Life's travelings, nature, outdoors, Poetry, The ocean's tides, The seashore
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Mr. Weber Died
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 beyond the grave, Jack Downing, Poetry, relationships, spirituality, The mind's eye, Thought, where spirits go
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A Day At The Shore
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 coast of maine, Jack Downing, nature, outdoors, Perkins Cove, Poetry, Recreation, Seafood, travel, United States, vacation
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The First Christmas Day
Merry Christmas to all of my friends and subscribers. (It’s free, just click “follow” at the web site.) Jake. The First Christmas Day Angels, they were heard on high as a great star shone in the east Three kings of … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Christmas, comfort, God, history, Israel, journey, king, old days, peace, poet, salvation, spiritual, stars above, tranaquility, Words on Wanderings
Tagged Angels, Christianity, CHRISTMAS, God, Holiday, Jack Downing, Jake, Jesus is Born, Lord, MERRY CHRISTMAS, Religion and Spirituality, Savior, spirituality
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Merry Christmas I Say
I was going to save this for Christmas week, but I think it may be more appropriate now. Speak-up don’t be intimidated by political correctness. Merry Christmas to all!! Jake. MERRY CHRISTMAS I SAY Where have gone, those … Continue reading
Arlington
Memorial Day, who better to be remembered then, than those who lie in eternal rest at Arlington National Cemetery? And may God grant all who’ve served and sacrificed, the peace they so greatly deserve! Here at Arlington and … Continue reading
The Gold Star Mother
A few days ago a good blogging buddy of mine (Carl D’Agostino of: “I Know I Made You Smile”)* inspired the following poem, when he published the post: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2015: Mother’s Day”** in which he … Continue reading
Posted in Americana, children, demise, Family, Freedom, history, land of the free, Liberty, military/veterans, Mother, mourning, peace, poet, tears, torment, war
Tagged gift of freedom, Gold Star Mother, Grief and loss, Heroes, Home, Jack Downing, Jake, Poetry, relationships, United States
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A Mother’s Gift
Six years ago today my mother passed from this world and into God’s arms, and I miss her dearly. The following is a tribute to her and a true and honest testament of her teachings to myself and … Continue reading
Posted in Family, God, history, Irish descent, Mother, Nana, old days, peace, Promise Land
Tagged God, Home, Jack Downing, Jake, Life's lessons, Mother, relationships, Teachings
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