Category Archives: misery

The March Wind

Posted on March 5, 2017 by poemsandponderings

As a “tribute” to the winds of March that blustered and bullied us here in New England this past weekend.. The March Wind Tis the lion’s roar we feel this day as the March wind so bitterly bears the freeze … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Earth and Us, ecology, environment, humor, life, lodges, misery, poet, Poetry, reflections, Spirits, torment, wishing, Words on Wanderings | Tagged community, hearth and home, Home, Jack Downing, Jake, Warmer climes, Winds of March | 8 Comments

Hi, Neighbor

Posted on April 22, 2016 by poemsandponderings

Well, would you look at this, (please do) two consecutive days of new posts by yours truly. I don’t know how or why it happened all of a sudden, after what has been a significant creative drought, but … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, illegal, mischievious, misery, Neighbors, night shades, passion, Peeping Tom, poet, Poetry, Summer, warning, Why is it?, women | Tagged Home, Jack Downing, Jake, nature, Neighbors, outdoors, Poetry, relationships, Saturday | 8 Comments

The Horse Of Death

Posted on October 16, 2013 by poemsandponderings

HEROIN… Enough said! The Horse Of Death Upon the horse of death the lancer rides leaving in his tracks all sense of pride, when unable to dismount he must reside within the living hell that burns inside. * … Continue reading →

Posted in fire, misery, Mother, pride, tears, warning | Tagged Death, horse, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Satan, United States, WordPress, Yes (band) | 4 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 →

Posted in honesty, joy and sorrow, misery, repent, soul | Tagged Elton John, Elton John Discography, God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, WordPress | Leave a comment

Backyard Fun (The Pool)

Posted on June 26, 2013 by poemsandponderings

Number four in the backyard fun series. Kids don’t try this at home without sober adult supervision… As you will see, that rules me out, good luck! Have a winsome Wednesday everyone, Jake. Backyard Fun (The Pool) As the weather got … Continue reading →

Posted in bull, help, humor, joy and sorrow, Make Believe, misery, poet, pride, Summer, torment | Tagged Garden, Home, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Shopping, Wednesday, WordPress | 2 Comments

When Judgment Comes

Posted on June 2, 2013 by poemsandponderings

A somewhat harsh, but thought-provoking entry, this Sunday Morning.. But, I do hope that you will like it. Jake. WHEN JUDGMENT COMES Your palaces will fade away, ice castles too, shall melt. When judgment comes that final day, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in children, Family, God, Kingdom, men, misery, Seven Deadly Sins, soul, violence, women | Tagged God, Hades, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Memorial Day, Palace | 3 Comments

The Willow’s Lament

Posted on April 29, 2013 by poemsandponderings

The following has been posted before, but as I re-read it I decided some editing was called for, but the context is the same, with just a bit of word shuffling and emending. I am hopeful that you … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, crystal rivers, Earth and Us, environment, Freedom, joy and sorrow, life, misery, poet, tears | Tagged Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Shopping, Tools, Willow, WordPress | 9 Comments

Winter’s Grip

Posted on March 4, 2013 by poemsandponderings

While winter here in the Northern Hemisphere is allegedly on the wane, though a big storm is expected in the Heartland of the U.S. over the next few days and possibly into New England by Wednesday-Thursday, our friends in the Southern Hemisphere … Continue reading →

Posted in common cold, Earth and Us, environment, humor, joy and sorrow, life, men, misery, women, Words on Wanderings | Tagged Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, New England, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, United States, winter | 6 Comments

When Negativity Is The Norm

Posted on January 1, 2013 by poemsandponderings

I thought I would start off the new year with the final poem from last year. Finished on New Year’s Eve and posted on New Year’s Day. I am not sure why I started on this one in the first place, but … Continue reading →

Posted in in my opinion, joy and sorrow, life, men, misery, poet, Success, Why is it?, wishing, women | Tagged CHRISTMAS, Classroom, God, Holidays, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, New Year | 5 Comments

The Prison Project

Posted on December 11, 2012 by poemsandponderings

Blue Monday is over, but I’m not going to let you up, just yet. The following is a poem that has a happy ending for a young mother and her baby, but it also tells of others who will not now, … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, children, education, environment, Family, Freedom, God, misery, soul, tragedy | Tagged Family, God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Monday, Prison, Thought | 8 Comments