Category Archives: Success

A NEW YEAR UPON US

Posted on December 29, 2016 by poemsandponderings

It would seem to me that each and every year we decide that this is “the time” to alter and atone for some of our bad behaviors of the past year (and/or life) and give up some of those bad … Continue reading →

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Oh Lord I Pray

Posted on January 28, 2016 by poemsandponderings

    This poem is dedicated to those who are experiencing the ravishment of cancer and all of the other dire conditions that effect the health and spirit. May God Bless you all, and may you find strength in your … Continue reading →

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Same Old, Same Old

Posted on January 3, 2015 by poemsandponderings

          Now that we have passed into the new year, and the resolutions that we make are now front and center. Such as: “I’m going to be a better person this year”… “I’m going to lose weight, this year” … Continue reading →

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The Wandering Muse

Posted on October 30, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     In the event that anyone has realized that I am not posting very often anymore.. The following should explain why!!      So, if anyone should find my muse, please send her home, I need her desperately.   … Continue reading →

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The Phantom Tomorrow

Posted on July 26, 2014 by poemsandponderings

Just a thought for your weekend. Have a great one! Jake.   The Phantom Tomorrow Tomorrow is the phantom that we all chase today but, the only piece of life we own is in our yesterdays. * Today was once tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Sports In Haiku

Posted on November 4, 2013 by poemsandponderings

    A little bit of Haiku in honor of the newest World Series Champions, The Boston Red Sox  of 2013, who went from worst to first in one year. Congratulations Boston!!       Have a “championship” type week everyone, … Continue reading →

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The Prize

Posted on August 5, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     Okay, occasionally I do write a romantic type poem, and that is the case with this one. For those of you who are drawn to the mushy, then this is for you.. I expect that there’ll be some … Continue reading →

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Interjections and Reflections

Posted on July 10, 2013 by poemsandponderings

    Here are just a few mid-week tidbits that I thought may entertain, enlighten or just tick you off.. Enjoy them if you can. Jake. The person who said, “the best things in life are free” must surely have … Continue reading →

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Backyard Fun (The Grill)

Posted on May 14, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     I’ve written a few poems recently with a theme.. Backyard Fun.. They are all very much tongue in cheek, but I think that you will have some fun with them. This one, (the grill) has a funny sideline to it. … Continue reading →

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The Turning Of The Worm

Posted on April 25, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     Short and sweet, plain and simple, this poem is about minding your own business. And what may happen if you don’t..      Have a great Thursday everyone, Jake.   THE TURNING OF THE WORM  I think that we should … Continue reading →

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