Category Archives: lodges

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 →

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You’re Welcome In Our Home

Posted on March 10, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     Back when I started writing ‘stuff’ a few years ago, I sort of fancied myself a songwriter as I have related previously. Yet, my creativity seems to have taken a somewhat different path, into the wild and dangerous world of poetry. But what of … Continue reading →

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When Monuments Crumble

Posted on February 21, 2012 by poemsandponderings

          Another poem on one of my most popular subjects.. Greed! For some reason, I can’t fathom the very concept. Why aren’t some people ever satisfied with what they have in life? Is an over-inflated ego, why they have the burning … Continue reading →

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That Farthest Shore

Posted on September 4, 2011 by poemsandponderings

       Sunday morning, I think something spiritual is in order. I just finished this on Friday last, (9/2/11) and in the nick time for this morning’s sermon. That Farthest Shore  My body is but a vessel,  for the being that … Continue reading →

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The Welfare Seed

Posted on August 31, 2011 by poemsandponderings

I promised this one to Carl over at “I know I made you laugh” here at wordpress.com With the state of the economy as it is, why hasn’t someone of authority suggested that “Welfare” be treated like “Unemployment“? You get … Continue reading →

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The Wedding (pt. 4)

Posted on August 30, 2011 by poemsandponderings

     The Wedding  August 20, 2011 All the worries of rain or other foul weather conditions brought on by the “ten-day forecast” gave way to this; a brilliant, sparkling, sunny day in the town of Portsmouth, N.H. (postal zip code 03801). The ladies had … Continue reading →

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