Category Archives: tears

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

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 →

Posted in Americana, children, demise, Family, Freedom, history, land of the free, Liberty, military/veterans, Mother, mourning, peace, poet, tears, torment, war | Tagged gift of freedom, Gold Star Mother, Grief and loss, Heroes, Home, Jack Downing, Jake, Poetry, relationships, United States | 2 Comments

My Dog Pride

Posted on April 14, 2015 by poemsandponderings

This is a work of fiction, no animals were injured, in any fashion, during this production. Any resemblance to any other canine, living or dead, is purely coincidental and is not intended to bring tears to the eyes … Continue reading →

Posted in dog, humor, Make Believe, mischievious, mutt, old days, poet, pride, tears | Tagged accidents, Dogs, Jack Downing, Jake, Pets, Pride, relationships, Work | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in demise, Freedom, history, Liberty, life, military/veterans, mourning, tears, violence, war | Tagged community, Holiday, Home, Jack Downing, relationships, United States, WordPress | Leave a comment

Snowflakes

Posted on November 3, 2013 by poemsandponderings

I couldn’t remember if I had posted this one before, so I entered a search on my home page, and as it turned out, I had not posted this particular one, but my search did bring up “Teardrops Of … Continue reading →

Posted in heart and soul, soul, spiritual, tears, wealth and worth, Winter | Tagged Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Sunday, Templates, Tools, WordPress | 3 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

The Laird’s Demise

Posted on August 19, 2013 by poemsandponderings

What better way to begin the week than with the suspicion of foul play involving royals? The lord of the manor takes ill during a drinking fest.. Who or what was the cause of his passing? You be the judge! … Continue reading →

Posted in beer, demise, history, old days, tears | Tagged God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Laird, Land Registration Act 2002, Lord of the Manor, WordPress | 5 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

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 →

Posted in health care, joy and sorrow, Magic line, poet, Right to remain silent, Success, tears, thoughts, truth, wealth and worth | Tagged Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Saint Patrick Day, Shopping, Tools, WordPress, Worms | 5 Comments

My Life’s Path

Posted on March 24, 2013 by poemsandponderings

A Sunday morning thought.. My Life’s Path I cannot help but ponder the path that I have taken, to bring me now through all my living days. Why the hills I’ve had to climb have ne’er been mountains, nor … Continue reading →

Posted in God, heart and soul, joy and sorrow, life, lifetime, mountains, poet, Spirits, tears, Why is it? | Tagged God, Jack Downing, Jake, Tools, WordPress | 6 Comments