Category Archives: joy and sorrow

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 →

Posted in history, joy and sorrow, king, Kingdom, mischievious, poet, political, traitors, truth, warning | Tagged community, google search, Jack Downing, Jake, Poetry, relationships, The Cape and Crown, The Fool and The Monarch, The Jester's court, The Reign of the Fool | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in children, demise, Family, Father, fleeting time, history, honesty, in my opinion, joy and sorrow, king, Kingdom, old days, poet, Poetry, politicians, pride, Sports, tears, thoughts, tragedy, vote, warning, wealth and worth | Tagged Crusade, Government intrusion, Holiday, Jack Downing, Legalized thievery, Liberal politics, Poetry, relationships, Thought, welfare system | 5 Comments

Questions Of A Lifetime

Posted on February 10, 2016 by poemsandponderings

Some questions that I’m sure most, if not all, of us could ask ourselves as we pass through the stages of life. And to those of us who have passed through more than just a few, I think … Continue reading →

Posted in Elders, Family, fleeting time, humilty, humor, joy and sorrow, life, lifetime, old days, poet, Poetry, reflections | Tagged cynicism, Follies of youth, friends, Jack Downing, Poetry, present or past, Questions of a lifetime, relationships, Thought, wisdom of age | 5 Comments

Father’s Day

Posted on June 20, 2015 by poemsandponderings

Here’s wishing all of the “dads” a Happy Father’s Day. Jake. Father’s Day Any man can be a father but not all can be a dad it takes a special kind of guy to love you when you’re … Continue reading →

Posted in blessings, Elders, Family, Father, God, history, joy and sorrow, men, old days | Tagged Dad, Father's Day, God, Greatest Gift, Jack Downing, Jake, Life's lessons, Sunday | 2 Comments

The Money Tree

Posted on January 17, 2015 by poemsandponderings

The following is a mixture of fantasy, folly, humor and humility, wrapped up in a moral. What if,,, money did grow on trees? Enjoy, Jake. The Money Tree I’ve wondered how different my life would … Continue reading →

Posted in dog, Gardens, gun, humor, husbands and wives, joy and sorrow, Make Believe, old days, Seven Deadly Sins, wealth and worth | Tagged greed, Jack Downing, Jake, Money, Money Tree, nature, outdoors, regret | 6 Comments

He Has Risen

Posted on April 20, 2014 by poemsandponderings

Happy Easter to you all! Jake. He Has Risen Hallelujah, Hallelujah Christ has risen, and freed us from our sinful prison. Upon the cross the man had passed and our savior revealed to us at last. Hallelujah, Hallelujah! … Continue reading →

Posted in demise, God, history, joy and sorrow, Kingdom, passion, Promise Land, salvation, soul, spiritual, Sunday, tragedy | Tagged Christianity, God, Hallelujah, Holidays, Jack Downing, Jake, Lord, Poetry, Religion and Spirituality, Sunday | Leave a comment

Irish Toast

Posted on March 15, 2014 by poemsandponderings

To continue on with the Saint Patrick’s Day theme, here is one Irishman’s wish for the day! ♣♣♣♣♣ … Continue reading →

Posted in blessings, humor, Irish descent, joy and sorrow, mischievious, tavern, wealth and worth | Tagged Health, Jack Downing, Jake, Poetry | 4 Comments

The Daily Gift

Posted on January 29, 2014 by poemsandponderings

The Daily Gift Each day is a gift so use them with thrift for there’s no guarantee of tomorrow. But when they are gone and it’s time to move on, then do so without any sorrow. Jack Downing Nov. 2013 … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth and Us, fleeting time, joy and sorrow, lifetime, mortal coil, thoughts, wealth and worth | Tagged Jack Downing, Jake, Poetry, Religion and Spirituality, Thought | 4 Comments

Heads Or Tails

Posted on September 27, 2013 by poemsandponderings

A new poem just finished today and while not intentionally socio-political, in retrospect, it may in many ways reflect on that which is happening in/to this country. I will leave it at that and allow you to form … Continue reading →

Posted in joy and sorrow, life, men, ore, political | Tagged Events, Georgie Porgie, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Political sociology, Tail, United States | 2 Comments

Teardrops Of A Cold Heart

Posted on August 30, 2013 by poemsandponderings

“Sorry seems to be the hardest word“* Sometimes in our lives we come across people who just do not have a kind word or act for anyone except themselves. These are the people who will someday end up … Continue reading →

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