Category Archives: fire

When Death Came From The Sky

Posted on September 11, 2015 by poemsandponderings

    Every year on this date I publish the following poem to keep the event fresh in my mind and in the mind of my faithful readers. I have edited it slightly this year and I don’t think it … Continue reading →

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No News Is Good News

Posted on February 19, 2014 by poemsandponderings

Or as the “Eagles” have suggested, … “Dirty Laundry”… This is my take on the news that is brought to us on a daily basis.. I hope that you like it.     Have a great day and please,, stay … Continue reading →

Posted in children, Congress, Family, fire, history, innocent deaths, military/veterans, tragedy, traitors | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

The Horse Of Death

Posted on October 16, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     HEROIN… Enough said!  The Horse Of Death  Upon the horse of death the lancer rides leaving in his tracks all sense of pride, when unable to dismount he must reside within the living hell that burns inside. * … Continue reading →

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Backyard Fun (The Grill)

Posted on May 14, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     I’ve written a few poems recently with a theme.. Backyard Fun.. They are all very much tongue in cheek, but I think that you will have some fun with them. This one, (the grill) has a funny sideline to it. … Continue reading →

Posted in education, fire, fleeting time, Freedom's Flame, humor, incumbrances, life, rain, Success | Tagged , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Hell’s Fire

Posted on April 19, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     While enjoying a Sunday breakfast this past weekend at the “Station 5 Grille” in Natick, Massachusetts, a firefighter/firehouse themed restaurant, I was reminded of this poem from last year. As most of you know by now, I am not really “up” on my … Continue reading →

Posted in demise, fire, Firefighter, God, men, mortal coil, poet, Spirits, Success, women | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

A Message From Phoenix

Posted on February 17, 2012 by poemsandponderings

      I’m not exactly sure what to say about this one, this time. As I have posted it before,(I too, need a Mulligan, now and then) I am thus reluctant, to return “to those thrilling days of yesteryear” and merely read and repeat what … Continue reading →

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The Gypsy Caravan

Posted on February 16, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     Here is one, hot off the presses, started and finished Tuesday, February 14, 2012. I believe that by the end of it, you will be humming or singing to yourselves, or in some cases (and to the great regret of those of us around you) … Continue reading →

Posted in early risers, fire, humor, mischievious, old days, Right to remain silent, stranger, traveler, warning, Words on Wanderings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

The Devil’s Whiskey

Posted on December 2, 2011 by poemsandponderings

     This was at first a song.. I had thought it somewhat  “Dylanesque,”  and more than somewhat presumptuous and pretentious on my part. It just flowed, and took on a life of its own. There is more to it than meets the eye, … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, fire, joy and sorrow, life, poet, song writer, soul, Spirits, torment, whiskey | 6 Comments

Hunting Season

Posted on October 20, 2011 by poemsandponderings

     I have been hunting only once in my life.. I shot a tree.. It lived. Not exactly the outdoorsman, not even a good fisherman, except for the occasional deep-sea fishing trip, though not even that lately, I haven’t fished since I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, beer, early risers, environment, fire, gun, husbands and wives, violence, warning, whiskey | 10 Comments

Hell’s Fire

Posted on October 1, 2011 by poemsandponderings

     I’m not going to give any long-winded blah, blah, blah, tonight, because this is a poem that is a tribute to some of the bravest, and most selfless people that God has ever created…The Firefighter. We lost a dear friend earlier … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, blessings, Colorado, Creator, demise, Earth and Us, Family, fire, Firefighter, Freedom's Flame, God, in my opinion, life, men, mourning, pride, reflections, soul, thoughts, traveler, truth, women | 3 Comments