Category Archives: journey

The Journey Beckons

Posted on November 2, 2016 by poemsandponderings

I have not ceased to be nor write, nor to be somewhat contrite, for my leisure in posting on this here blog and for that I blame not spell nor grog. The cause of course is … Continue reading →

Posted in demise, early risers, journey, life, peace, poet, Poetry, sailors, seafarers, the shore | Tagged Jack Downing, Jake, Life's questions, Life's travelings, nature, outdoors, Poetry, The ocean's tides, The seashore | 8 Comments

The First Christmas Day

Posted on December 23, 2015 by poemsandponderings

Merry Christmas to all of my friends and subscribers. (It’s free, just click “follow” at the web site.) Jake. The First Christmas Day Angels, they were heard on high as a great star shone in the east Three kings of … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Christmas, comfort, God, history, Israel, journey, king, old days, peace, poet, salvation, spiritual, stars above, tranaquility, Words on Wanderings | Tagged Angels, Christianity, CHRISTMAS, God, Holiday, Jack Downing, Jake, Jesus is Born, Lord, MERRY CHRISTMAS, Religion and Spirituality, Savior, spirituality | 5 Comments

Keeping Christ In Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2014 by poemsandponderings

Here in the United States, it has become increasingly popular to homogenize the “Christmas Season” and it seems we have forgotten the true meaning of it. Over recent years we have allowed some, in our society, to dictate … Continue reading →

Posted in God, history, journey, king, old days, peace, political, salvation, spiritual, stars above, wealth and worth, wishing, Words on Wanderings | Tagged Christianity, CHRISTMAS, God, Holidays, Jack Downing, Jake, Lord, Religion and Spirituality, United States | 5 Comments

River Of Heartbreak

Posted on April 24, 2012 by poemsandponderings

Just before I had my little mental shut-down, a week or so ago, I finished this poem in a matter of hours. I liked it a lot from the very beginning, for the way that it came together and the message of it’s content. There … Continue reading →

Posted in crystal rivers, journey, life, misery, poet, reflections, tears, the shore, thoughts | Tagged Google, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, painful memories, personal connection, relationships, Search Engines, Searching, Tools, WordPress | 8 Comments

It’s In The Mail

Posted on April 9, 2012 by poemsandponderings

As my day job, currently, (but only until I start making money off of my poetry/songwriting) is at a(n?) United States Postal Service mail processing facility, I have ample opportunity to see, mail trucks. Surprise!! However, when this poem came to mind, it … Continue reading →

Posted in history, humor, in my opinion, journey, military/veterans, poet, sailors, song writer, thoughts, truth, Words on Wanderings | Tagged Business, cars, Congress, Mail, mail processing, Mail truck, mail trucks, Postal Service, service mail, transportation, United States, United States Congress, United States Postal Service, US Postal Service | 7 Comments

Of Poems and Ponderings

Posted on December 16, 2011 by poemsandponderings

On February 11, 2011, poemsandponderings.wordpress.com, published for the first time, a post surprisingly titled; “Of Poems and Ponderings.” That was post #1 and fittingly it will also be post #300. I know that some of you may be saying “300 what’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in history, humilty, humor, inner satisfaction, interjections, journey, life, reflections, Success, truth | Tagged charter members, fame and fortune, humble man, proper etiquette | 9 Comments

The Bag Of Old Saint Nick

Posted on December 7, 2011 by poemsandponderings

“Another Christmas related poem” I hear you say, “he led us to believe that they would be sporadic. And a mix of the serious and humorous.” Well, my faithful readers, I have devised a way to do both..The Alternate Ending. I, the “Poet Extraordinaire,” will reveal … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, children, humor, journey, peace, poet, Spirits, wealth and worth | 2 Comments

Perception (his view)

Posted on November 21, 2011 by poemsandponderings

If you read yesterday’s post you will know what this one is all about…Perception! And how men and women see and/or feel the same things in entirely different ways and perceive the actions of one another from perspectives unique to their gender, and … Continue reading →

Posted in husbands and wives, journey, lifetime, men, reception, Songs and Dances, Success, thoughts, true love, women | 7 Comments

I’M GOING BACK TO JESUS

Posted on November 13, 2011 by poemsandponderings

It’s Sunday morning, again. “Can I get an AMEN to that, my children?” (thank you Pastor Jake) And, as you know, on occasion, I turn the blog over to the “Right Reverend” Pastor Jake. Then, the preaching begins!! Today however, Pastor Jake has graciously, (although somewhat … Continue reading →

Posted in demise, God, humor, journey, Kingdom, life, religion, soul, spiritual, Sunday | 4 Comments

The Hobos And The Tramps

Posted on September 28, 2011 by poemsandponderings

Last week as I was reading “The Yellow House Cafe” here at wordpress.com “libraryscene” had mentioned that “trains” was a prompt over at d’Verse and I got to thinking what could I write about trains. So while driving to work … Continue reading →

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