Category Archives: politicians

The Once And Future King

Posted on September 2, 2016 by poemsandponderings

     Inspiration struck me again this morning and this was the result. Now, whether YOU, the reader finds this inspirational or not is entirely a matter of opinion, preference or taste. But, I do hope that for whatever reason … Continue reading →

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Haiku’s For The New Fourth

Posted on July 2, 2016 by poemsandponderings

    I’m sorry if the following offends any of you in any way, but I’m saddened by what is happening to my beloved country and these haiku’s are not in the least “politically correct” but they are my honest … Continue reading →

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A National Prayer

Posted on July 14, 2015 by poemsandponderings

     With all that has happened around this nation during recent times I think that the following may just be the last hope for our country as we know it. Please pray the following prayer at least once a … Continue reading →

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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 →

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No Need For Directions

Posted on August 4, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     This is dedicated to the lawyer, the attorney and the barrister. Especially those in some of the Congressional delegations.      Have a superb week everybody, in spite of the mess we owe to our current government. Jake. No … Continue reading →

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A Southbound Train

Posted on April 16, 2014 by poemsandponderings

Okay facebook here it comes again..  Warning!! Political commentary on the tracks ahead! Please read and give it a lot of thought, before the upcoming elections. Have an American kind of day, Jake. A Southbound Train When I climbed aboard … Continue reading →

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A Southbound Train

Posted on April 16, 2014 by poemsandponderings

       Warning!! There’s a political commentary on the tracks ahead! All Aboard!!      Please just give it a read, and a lot of thought.      Have an American kind of day,   Jake.   A Southbound … Continue reading →

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The Right To Remain Silent

Posted on July 15, 2013 by poemsandponderings

    With immigration reform being bandied about in Congress, here is my take on the whole situation.. No frills, no beating around the bush and especially,  NO AMNESTY!! The solution to the illegal immigration problem is enforcement of the … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day In Haiku

Posted on March 10, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     With but one week to go until the day of all days for the Irish, me thought something of  Japanese origin would do nicely to confuse the hell out of ya’s. Enjoy! Jake. St. Patrick’s Day In Haiku When the beer … Continue reading →

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A Walk Amongst The Ancients

Posted on January 11, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     A little more on the political/historical side if you will. I posted this last year in advance of the elections, as I felt the erosion of personal rights and moral issues to be looming on the horizon if  changes in … Continue reading →

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