Category Archives: Make Believe

What Scares Me On Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2016 by poemsandponderings

WHAT SCARES ME ON HALLOWEEN I’m not afraid of ghosts I’m not afraid of goblins I’m not afraid of monsters who come to my door hobblin’. No I’m not scared of fairy queens nor pirates with their swords! No, what … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, ghosts, humor, Make Believe, poet, Poetry, reflections, seafarers | 2 Comments

The Old Apple Tree

Posted on November 21, 2015 by poemsandponderings

A salute to the wonders of youth and imaginations that have no limit. The Old Apple Tree What wonder lies behind the eyes of the child not yet deceived? Where impossible dreams, though beyond their means, are not imagined but … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, children, craft, fleeting time, history, Make Believe, oceans, poet, sailors, seafarers, ships, thoughts | Tagged Apple Tree, Astronaut, Crow's nest, Fortress, imagination, Jack Downing, Jake, outdoors, Pirate ship, Reality, Skull and Cross bones, Space ship | 4 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

The Money Tree

Posted on January 17, 2015 by poemsandponderings

The following is a mixture of fantasy, folly, humor and humility, wrapped up in a moral. What if,,, money did grow on trees? Enjoy, Jake. The Money Tree I’ve wondered how different my life would … Continue reading →

Posted in dog, Gardens, gun, humor, husbands and wives, joy and sorrow, Make Believe, old days, Seven Deadly Sins, wealth and worth | Tagged greed, Jack Downing, Jake, Money, Money Tree, nature, outdoors, regret | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in comfort, history, Loss of a friend, Make Believe, old days, passion, poet, Spirits, Success, wishing | Tagged Arts, Jack Downing, Jake, Poetry, relationships, Thought, writing | Leave a comment

My Happy Place

Posted on May 27, 2014 by poemsandponderings

Something new.. Ponder if you will the message here inside, for there is always somewhere, that we can go to hide. Enjoy your week, Jake. My Happy Place I have nowhere to go but, I’m going … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Freedom, inner satisfaction, land of the free, Magic line, Make Believe, stars above, tranaquility, wishing, Words on Wanderings | Tagged Fantasy, Jack Downing, Jake, nature, outdoors, Poetry, relationships, Tools, travel, vacation, writing | Leave a comment

A Wizard’s Revenge

Posted on May 16, 2014 by poemsandponderings

I think we should start off the weekend with a little bit of good-natured humor, wizard style. This is an older poem that I have, again, revised for your reading pressure pleasure. Have a terrific weekend everyone, … Continue reading →

Posted in apparitions, command, history, humor, lifetime, Magic line, Make Believe, mischievious, Uncategorized, warning | Tagged google search, Jack Downing, Jake, Poetry, relationships | 2 Comments

Cynical Development

Posted on May 3, 2014 by poemsandponderings

A little something to ponder as you attempt to prepare your children for the real world. Have a thoughtful Sunday, Jake. Cynical Development When do we begin to develop, a cynical look at the world? Is it from … Continue reading →

Posted in bull, children, education, honesty, life, Make Believe, mischievious, old days, Spirits | Tagged cynicism, Fairy Tales, Jack Downing, Jake, Poetry, Thought | 5 Comments

I’d Rather Be Wealthy

Posted on March 27, 2014 by poemsandponderings

I think a little humor may be in order for a spring, winter, winter/ spring day. The following is tongue-in-cheek, but I still would like to hit that jackpot.. Have a wonderful Thursday everyone, Jake. I’d Rather Be Wealthy … Continue reading →

Posted in good luck, honesty, humor, Make Believe, mischievious, peace, wealth and worth, women | Tagged Jack Downing, Jake, relationships, Thought, Wishing | 4 Comments

The Captain Lives

Posted on December 7, 2013 by poemsandponderings

Here is another “I don’t want to grow up” themed poem for your reading pleasure.. They seem to come to me more and more as I “advance” in years. But now, if you will excuse me, my inner … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, children, humor, life, Make Believe, old days | Tagged Arts, God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Tools, WordPress | 3 Comments