Category Archives: scars

Just Some Passage Of Time

Posted on April 21, 2016 by poemsandponderings

    This is a first hand report on the process of aging and the results of same. Please enjoy the latest emission from the mind of a newly inducted curmudgeon.      Time does not necessarily heal all wounds my … Continue reading →

Posted in children, Elders, fleeting time, history, humor, in my opinion, life, lifetime, Magic line, men, mischievious, old days, poet, Poetry, scars, warning, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

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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Twenty-Two Vets

Posted on November 11, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     Everyday, there are twenty-two fatalities related to military service in defense of our country. Not on the battlefield nor even necessarily on active duty. Every sixty-five minutes a veteran takes their own life. That is a staggering statistic. … Continue reading →

Posted in demise, Freedom, Hallowed Land, history, innocent deaths, land of the free, Liberty, military/veterans, scars, war | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Burden Of The Heart

Posted on February 9, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     It seems that whenever I re-read a poem, I almost invariably edit it in some way. Usually the reader can look back and compare the versions, (although I have no idea why they might) but this one I … Continue reading →

Posted in God, haunting, heart and soul, poet, scars, Seven Deadly Sins, soul, spiritual | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

The War Of Love

Posted on July 6, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     I heard a song on the radio that likened being in love to being at war, and this is what came out of that premise. I have said before that inspiration can come in many forms and in many … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, humor, life, men, poet, scars, soul, torment, war, women | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

A Childhood Denied

Posted on November 20, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     As I informed you yesterday, this next poem is from the darker side of life. All of the caveats that were presented yesterday are still in effect. This poem contains subject matter that may, and should, offend your senses. … Continue reading →

Posted in children, Elders, help, history, illegal, men, misery, scars, Sleep, whiskey | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Business Advice

Posted on June 2, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS. Advice given to all of us at one time or another. Whether we’re trying to be helpful or nosey, quite often someone will take offense. So MYOB is a good practice, because unless you are invited you are most likely not welcomed … Continue reading →

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The Price of Love

Posted on May 2, 2012 by poemsandponderings

      I must always offer a caveat, (which translates from the Latin to English as, “covering my ass”) before one of these:      The following poem, in no way or manner reflects my past or current relationship with my loving wife (Beth) of thirty-two years,(May 10th see, … Continue reading →

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The Magic Line

Posted on November 4, 2011 by poemsandponderings

Funny how the mind works, a half an hour before I typed this, I had no idea what I was going to post today. I even mentioned it to Denise at adeeyoyo.wordpress.com, as I was responding to her very nice comment on “Strive … Continue reading →

Posted in Elders, fleeting time, life, lifetime, Magic line, peace, pride, scars, truth, wealth and worth | 9 Comments

While the Village Slept

Posted on September 12, 2011 by poemsandponderings

      Short but not so sweet… “Complacency, will bring about the demise of Democracy”…..Jack Downing. While the Village Slept  Out, beyond the range, of the scent of the hounds, the invaders massed, in force. Preparing without haste, waiting, without sound, for events, to set … Continue reading →

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