Category Archives: mourning

ARLINGTON

Posted on May 29, 2017 by poemsandponderings

May the God that they worshiped grant unto them the peace for which they so bravely sacrificed themselves for us who are the living!    Arlington Crosses and stars perfectly rowed on manicured fields so patiently mowed. Red, white and … Continue reading →

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When Death Came From The Sky

Posted on September 11, 2016 by poemsandponderings

WHEN DEATH CAME FROM THE SKY The morning sparkled like a gem the air was warm and dry it was a nearly perfect day when death, came from the sky. On the eleventh of September in the year two thousand-one, … Continue reading →

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Mr. Weber Died

Posted on August 27, 2016 by poemsandponderings

    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 →

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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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The Gold Star Mother

Posted on May 10, 2015 by poemsandponderings

     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 →

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A Hero Comes Home

Posted on May 26, 2014 by poemsandponderings

A Hero Comes Home The whistle echoed throughout the hills, long before the train appeared. That let us know that you were home, and soon, that we’d stand near. * Not long ago you left us here, to seek your … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Gift

Posted on May 12, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     My mother, Marie Downing, died on May 9th, 2009 just before Mother’s Day. I wrote this poem in her honor shortly thereafter. Every word of it is the truth. May she rest in peace amongst the angels.      I would like to … Continue reading →

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When Death Came From The Sky

Posted on September 11, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     September 11, 2001, “The World Trade Center.”  REMEMBER!! WHEN DEATH CAME FROM THE SKY The morning sparkled, like a gem, the air was warm and dry, it was a nearly, perfect day, when death, came from the sky.  * … Continue reading →

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A Name Upon This Wall

Posted on May 25, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     Vietnam, speaking of unpopular, was a travesty. The way the we, (the government) waged the war was a travesty, the way it was covered on the nightly news was a travesty, the way the public and the so-called celebrities supported the enemy … Continue reading →

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When Death Came From The Sky

Posted on May 21, 2012 by poemsandponderings

       I was hesitant to post this today, as I published it on September 11th this past year, and will continue to do so, for as long as this blog exists. It was written in quick fashion on the 8th anniversary of … Continue reading →

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