Category Archives: sailors

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

A Day At The Shore

Posted on June 9, 2016 by poemsandponderings

The following photographs are of Perkins Cove, Ogunquit Me. one of the most picturesque of shoreline locations. I will personally attest to the quality of the food, the fishing and the quaint ambiance oh, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Animals, craft, in my opinion, Land Lubbers, oceans, poet, sailors, seafarers, Summer, the shore, tranaquility, Words on Wanderings | Tagged coast of maine, Jack Downing, nature, outdoors, Perkins Cove, Poetry, Recreation, Seafood, travel, United States, vacation | 12 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

The Old Wazoo

Posted on January 4, 2014 by poemsandponderings

I think we should have a little bit of humor to start the new year. The following is definitely a case of a “caveat emptor” or “let the buyer beware!” It seems especially true when it comes to … Continue reading →

Posted in craft, humor, Land Lubbers, sailors, seafarers, warning, Words on Wanderings | Tagged caveat emptor | Leave a comment

The Scarlet Sky

Posted on August 2, 2013 by poemsandponderings

Red sky at night, a sailor‘s delight. Red sky in the morning, sailor take warning. Here’s my take on that. Have a wonderful weekend my friends, Jake. THE SCARLET SKY When crimson splashes on the sky … Continue reading →

Posted in craft, Earth and Us, sailors, seafarers, ships | Tagged Hosts, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Tools, United States Congress, WordPress | 2 Comments

We Sail On The Wind

Posted on February 28, 2013 by poemsandponderings

Having more difficulties with the files, now I can’t access the old files at all, off of the disk. So I’m afraid you’ll have to settle for something a little bit recent. Please enjoy, Jake. We Sail On The … Continue reading →

Posted in craft, God, oceans, sailors, seafarers, ships, spiritual, stars above, the shore, Words on Wanderings | Tagged God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Templates, Tools, WordPress | 8 Comments

The Veteran & Thanks To Those Who Served

Posted on November 12, 2012 by poemsandponderings

Just a final thank you to our Veterans. The Veteran History will not make note, their name, those keepers past of “Freedom’s Flame.” Nor those who now are guardians still, who bequeath us liberty, by their will. No, history will not … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, demise, history, life, military/veterans, passion, sailors, war | Tagged God, History, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Men, Publishers, WordPress | Leave a comment

The Monkey And The Goat

Posted on July 21, 2012 by poemsandponderings

Whimsy has taken control lately and this is the latest result..It is definitely directed towards kids, and adults who like to think like kids. A show of hands, please. (Me too) So gather the kids, grand kids, spouses and pets and … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, comfort, craft, crystal rivers, humor, monkey, poet, sailors, ships, traveler | Tagged aching joints, Alligator Creek, Animal, Goat, grand kids, Monkey, show of hands | 2 Comments

U.S. Navy SEAL

Posted on July 19, 2012 by poemsandponderings

I was saving this one for a special moment, which I’m sure is looming on the horizon, but an e-mail that I received today changed my mind. In it there were pictures, some very graphic, of our troops in combat and … Continue reading →

Posted in blood and gore, Freedom, God, history, land of the free, Medal of Honor, military/veterans, oceans, sailors, seafarers | Tagged God, Medal of Honor, politics, San Diego, U.S. Navy, United States, United States Navy SEALs, US Navy Seals | 3 Comments

Recollection #1

Posted on July 5, 2012 by poemsandponderings

I’m still on vacation…. RECOLLECTION #1 I remember the cold, of Norfolk, when the changing, of the tides, funneled the wind, off the Chesapeake, with a carrier, on both sides. A thousand plus, feet of misery, on any given … Continue reading →

Posted in children, craft, history, humor, life, old days, rain, sailors, seafarers, ships, Uncategorized | Tagged bowling lanes, Home, Jack Downing, Jake, Memorial Day, Norfolk, Poetry, salty spray, vacation, Vacuum cleaner | 2 Comments