Category Archives: pledge

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

Veteran’s Day

Posted on November 11, 2015 by poemsandponderings

Veteran’s Day Oh, it seems now the big thing on Veteran’s Day are the sales of those cars used and new oh yes, the vet will be mentioned at six o’clock with maybe still a parade or two. And yes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Freedom, God, history, land of the free, Liberty, military/veterans, pledge, poet, war | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in fire, Firefighter, Freedom, Freedom's Flame, God, history, innocent deaths, Jihad, Kingdom, massacre, pledge, September 11, tragedy, warning | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

A Non-partisan Political Thought

Posted on January 22, 2015 by poemsandponderings

     Okay, no poetry today, just a thought that I was “pondering” as I awoke this morning. Yes, it is political in nature, but without any partisan intent, as it is fitting(in my opinion) for all elected and/or appointed … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign Promises, history, honesty, in my opinion, Liberty, passion, pledge, political, politicians, ponderings, truth, vote | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Same Old, Same Old

Posted on January 3, 2015 by poemsandponderings

          Now that we have passed into the new year, and the resolutions that we make are now front and center. Such as: “I’m going to be a better person this year”… “I’m going to lose weight, this year” … Continue reading →

Posted in good luck, health care, help, history, humor, in my opinion, pledge, reflections, Success, wealth and worth, wishing | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Suggestions: Pro And Con On Seasonal Donations

Posted on December 9, 2014 by poemsandponderings

I was sent this through e-mail and somehow managed to copy and paste it here.. The print and presentation leave a lot to be desired, but the message is very clear “some charities are much more charitable than others”.. Happy … Continue reading →

Posted in education, honesty, inner satisfaction, military/veterans, pledge, truth, warning, wealth and worth, Why is it? | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Burden Of The Heart

Posted on February 9, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     It seems that whenever I re-read a poem, I almost invariably edit it in some way. Usually the reader can look back and compare the versions, (although I have no idea why they might) but this one I … Continue reading →

Posted in God, haunting, heart and soul, poet, scars, Seven Deadly Sins, soul, spiritual | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Hearts Of Gold

Posted on January 21, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     My wife and I had dinner with my sister Denise last night and then later when  I was looking for something to post today I came across this poem, which immediately reminded me of her.. I do hope … Continue reading →

Posted in blessings, Family, God, heart and soul, help, lifetime, thoughts | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Resolutions

Posted on December 30, 2013 by poemsandponderings

    Rewritten slightly from 2011 but the message is the same.. Happy New Year Friends, Jake. Resolutions In the New Year:  I will:                                 … Continue reading →

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Snowflakes

Posted on November 3, 2013 by poemsandponderings

  I couldn’t remember if I had posted this one before, so I entered a search on my home page, and as it turned out, I had not posted this particular one, but my search did bring up “Teardrops Of … Continue reading →

Posted in heart and soul, soul, spiritual, tears, wealth and worth, Winter | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments