Category Archives: Life’s Journey

On Being A Curmudgeon

Posted on May 19, 2017 by poemsandponderings

On Being A Curmudgeon  When summer arrives just a bit too soon and gets one to complainin’ is there not then something wrong? Since the spring’s been mostly rainin’?   I’m thinkin’ that it must be the New Englander here inside … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Elders, honesty, in my opinion, life, Life's Journey, old days, poet, reflections, Summer, thoughts, warning, Why is it? | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Where Are The Answers?

Posted on February 8, 2017 by poemsandponderings

Where Are The Answers? So many questions on life are asked but to our own particular soul like, how many minutes are there left until I’ve heard my final toll? * Will I be at peace then at the end … Continue reading →

Posted in demise, Family, fleeting time, heart and soul, honesty, incumbrances, inner satisfaction, Life's Journey, lifetime, mortal coil, reception, reflections | 5 Comments

Questions Of A Personal Nature

Posted on February 24, 2016 by poemsandponderings

     This came to me a week or so ago, and it is a rather thought-provoking poem that elicited some  inner searching deeper than that which is my norm. But, I must confess that I am very pleased with its … Continue reading →

Posted in Cross roads, Earth and Us, education, honesty, inner satisfaction, Judgment, life, Life's Journey, poet, reflections, soul, spiritual, thoughts, Why is it?, Words on Wanderings | Tagged , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

THAT OLD BARN

Posted on August 17, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     I was thinking of posting something today, and I came across this one that I had posted in June of 2013 and I was reminded of my friend Mary telling me about how an old barn had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Animals, cow, dog, Earth and Us, Life's Journey, old days, Summer, Sunday | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Two Shades Of Green

Posted on August 14, 2014 by poemsandponderings

    With all of the talk and/or legislation involving restrictions on coal, oil drilling, fracking and other types of mining, on oil and natural gas pipelines, while offering environmental protection for every conceivable plant, animal and insect, we have … Continue reading →

Posted in Alaska, Animals, Congress, Earth and Us, ecology, environment, Flowers, Middle East, U.S. Government, warning | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Earth and Us, fleeting time, history, honesty, life, Life's Journey, lifetime, old days, Success, thoughts | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

My Guardian Angel

Posted on June 12, 2014 by poemsandponderings

    It has been a while since I have posted anything, for a variety of reasons, not the least being, that my lap top crashed on me, and alas a replacement was recommended as being a fiscally responsible avenue … Continue reading →

Posted in God, history, humor, Life's Companion, Life's Journey, old days, reflections, spiritual | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

A Crooked Trail

Posted on April 4, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     If I cannot create something new, then the least I can do is offer you something that I have posted before and that I am proud to have written, (believe me there is a lot on the other side of the ledger … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, God, history, humor, Irish descent, life, Life's Journey, ships, spiritual, Words on Wanderings | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Unworthy

Posted on March 29, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     This being Good Friday, I feel compelled to post a spiritual poem, and express my gratitude to the LORD..  Unworthy Lord, how you’ve blessed me, in oh, so many ways, that I am having trouble, with the counting, these days. … Continue reading →

Posted in blessings, children, Family, God, health care, history, husbands and wives, Life's Journey, old days, spiritual | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Yet Another Blessing

Posted on February 13, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     You all know how I love the Irish Blessings, so here is yet another… YET ANOTHER BLESSING  May the Good Lord always remember your name, and may He prepare for you,  a grand place.  *   And may you … Continue reading →

Posted in blessings, God, humor, Irish descent, Life's Journey, lodges, men, poet, Promise Land, women | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments