Category Archives: honesty

On Being A Curmudgeon

Posted on May 19, 2017 by poemsandponderings

On Being A Curmudgeon  When summer arrives just a bit too soon and gets one to complainin’ is there not then something wrong? Since the spring’s been mostly rainin’?   I’m thinkin’ that it must be the New Englander here inside … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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The Words Of The Fool

Posted on December 6, 2016 by poemsandponderings

    As well as scamps and scoundrels the most devious and despicable are often seated near the head of the table where they may ensure the most damage! Jake  The Words Of The Fool To sit upon the golden … Continue reading →

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The Once And Future King

Posted on September 2, 2016 by poemsandponderings

     Inspiration struck me again this morning and this was the result. Now, whether YOU, the reader finds this inspirational or not is entirely a matter of opinion, preference or taste. But, I do hope that for whatever reason … Continue reading →

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What Is Luck?

Posted on March 29, 2016 by poemsandponderings

    I haven’t written anything for a while and this came to me as I was “pondering” my life’s situations and I thought I would share a bit of my mindset with you this morning. I hope that you … Continue reading →

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Questions Of A Personal Nature

Posted on February 24, 2016 by poemsandponderings

     This came to me a week or so ago, and it is a rather thought-provoking poem that elicited some  inner searching deeper than that which is my norm. But, I must confess that I am very pleased with its … Continue reading →

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REFLECTIONS (Page Twenty)

Posted on February 8, 2016 by poemsandponderings

    I haven’t posted any of these for quite some time, so in an effort to lighten the mood some, I give you Reflections (Page Twenty)    Have a great week everyone, but don’t take it too seriously, Jake. … Continue reading →

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Twenty-Two Vets

Posted on July 18, 2015 by poemsandponderings

     The Boston Red Sox and New Balance Footwear inc. along with a large variety of  other sponsors (too numerous to mention here) are again hosting the “Run to Home Base” road race challenge on July 25, 2015  for the … Continue reading →

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A National Prayer

Posted on July 14, 2015 by poemsandponderings

     With all that has happened around this nation during recent times I think that the following may just be the last hope for our country as we know it. Please pray the following prayer at least once a … Continue reading →

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