Category Archives: the shore

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 Jack Downing, Jake, Life's questions, Life's travelings, nature, outdoors, Poetry, The ocean's tides, The seashore | 8 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 coast of maine, Jack Downing, nature, outdoors, Perkins Cove, Poetry, Recreation, Seafood, travel, United States, vacation | 12 Comments

Nature In Haiku

Posted on August 26, 2013 by poemsandponderings

Haiku has become a favorite of mine, I find it fairly easy to write so long as I have a subject. Well today’s subject is nature, and the material is almost unlimited. But we must draw the line … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Flowers, Haiku, Hurricane, the shore | Tagged Angel, art, Haiku, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, literature, Poetry | 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 clear blue skies, Conferences, Energy, Friday, Holiday, Home, Technology, United States | 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 God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Templates, Tools, WordPress | 8 Comments

Oh, Columbia

Posted on January 31, 2013 by poemsandponderings

Oh, Columbia Her captain sailed the “Ship of State” on to that fatal shoal. And a derelict, it now be, by his set course, and goal. * Ne’er again to rise upon the highest tide. A rusted hulk of history … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, demise, history, political, seafarers, ships, the shore, truth, U.S. Government, Words on Wanderings | Tagged God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Templates, Tools, WordPress | 6 Comments

Gone Wishin’

Posted on November 25, 2012 by poemsandponderings

The estimated “Power Ball Jackpot”* is expected to be about 425 million dollars this week.. That is “Four Hundred and Twenty-Five… MILLION, U.S. dollars. The following poem therefore is, self-explanatory! Wish me luck, Jake. * Power Ball is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, good luck, humor, life, Magic line, poet, the shore, wealth and worth, wishing | Tagged God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Tools, United States, WordPress | 2 Comments

River Of Heartbreak

Posted on November 15, 2012 by poemsandponderings

I’m sorry for the lackluster performances lately, but as I explained yesterday, we are very busy at work and my time here at “Blog-Central” is extremely limited. So enjoy that while you can, because in the words of ‘ARNOLD’, … Continue reading →

Posted in craft, crystal rivers, humor, joy and sorrow, life, Life's Journey, men, poet, the shore, women | Tagged God, Hosts, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Tools, WordPress | 5 Comments

E Pluribus Unum

Posted on August 31, 2012 by poemsandponderings

Labor Day is upon us and yet all we relate to it is…The end of summer. Labor Day in reality was created to celebrate the labor movement and its contributions to making America as productive a society that has ever … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Animals, Earth and Us, history, men, oceans, Success, the shore, U.S. Government, women | Tagged Annuit cœptis, E pluribus unum, Education, grains of sand, happy holiday, Holidays, Labor Day, Novus ordo seclorum, United States, Work | Leave a comment

The Prize

Posted on June 26, 2012 by poemsandponderings

Okay, one more from the poem of the month club.. Another mushy, sappy, romantic poem, fresh off the presses. This should appeal to the ladies more than the gentlemen I would think, but the romantic in me…Made me do it. I didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in chivalry, Earth and Us, God, humor, men, poet, stars above, Success, the shore, women | Tagged drama, God, Google, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, literature, Memorial Day, Poetry, WordPress | 9 Comments