Category Archives: tragedy

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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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 →

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When Death Came From The Sky

Posted on September 11, 2015 by poemsandponderings

    Every year on this date I publish the following poem to keep the event fresh in my mind and in the mind of my faithful readers. I have edited it slightly this year and I don’t think it … 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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When Death Came From The Sky

Posted on September 11, 2014 by poemsandponderings

Edited somewhat from the original (mostly punctuation) but the message is the same.. May God rest the souls of the innocents and condemn the souls of the hateful for all of eternity! And let us not forget the actions of … Continue reading →

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The Day Is Fast Upon Us

Posted on August 22, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     Though my muse has been on an extended hiatus, I have been able to occasionally scratch one out on my own. This is one that will require some interpretation on your part. I do hope it will give … Continue reading →

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He Has Risen

Posted on April 20, 2014 by poemsandponderings

    Happy Easter to you all! Jake. He Has Risen Hallelujah, Hallelujah Christ has risen, and freed us from our sinful prison. Upon the cross the man had passed and our savior revealed to us at last. Hallelujah, Hallelujah! … Continue reading →

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No News Is Good News

Posted on February 19, 2014 by poemsandponderings

Or as the “Eagles” have suggested, … “Dirty Laundry”… This is my take on the news that is brought to us on a daily basis.. I hope that you like it.     Have a great day and please,, stay … Continue reading →

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No News Is Good News

Posted on July 12, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     My gypsy-like muse has returned, at least for a visit, it would appear. Three poems in two days is a good sign.      The following poem is a look at news-worthy events, some current, some not so … Continue reading →

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Winds Of Time

Posted on April 14, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     An observation on the aging process, and how we may forget that our elders were once young, vibrant and productive people too! Nursing homes are the equivalent of cages at the zoo, where living, breathing things, are taken from their natural environment and placed in confinement, and where they will continue to exist, solely at the mercy and … Continue reading →

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