Category Archives: Rachel’s wedding

Easter Sunday

Posted on July 3, 2016 by poemsandponderings

Back around Easter, as you may probably be aware, I started this poem and I had only the first three lines complete when I put it on the shelf for whatever reason and this morning I happened to … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Gift

Posted on May 11, 2014 by poemsandponderings

Written in honor of my mother, and on Mother’s Day it has a special place in my heart.. God Bless all of our mothers wherever they may be. Happy Mother’s Day to all of you, Jake. A Mother’s … Continue reading →

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The High Cost Of Love

Posted on December 5, 2013 by poemsandponderings

A quick little post this morning and something to think about when you believe that you are falling in love.. Be careful, Jake. The High Cost Of Love A love that is true is a gift to … Continue reading →

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Where Did My Little Girl Go?

Posted on August 16, 2013 by poemsandponderings

Two years ago I posted this poem in honor of my daughter’s wedding. TWO YEARS? Are you kidding me? Now I’m starting to think that the title should be; “Where Does The Time Go?” Rachel and Gregg are … Continue reading →

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The Prize

Posted on August 5, 2013 by poemsandponderings

Okay, occasionally I do write a romantic type poem, and that is the case with this one. For those of you who are drawn to the mushy, then this is for you.. I expect that there’ll be some … Continue reading →

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When I’m With You

Posted on April 18, 2013 by poemsandponderings

A rare poem from the “mushy” side. There is no way to explain how my mind works, (though it is currently on an extended hiatus) I don’t know where the inspiration for this one came from, perhaps a song on the radio, but the words … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Earth and Us, Life's Companion, Music, passion, poet, Songs and Dances, stars above, true love | Tagged Easter, God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Tools, WordPress | 4 Comments

The Letter

Posted on February 8, 2013 by poemsandponderings

THE LETTER Dear Linda Lou, the letter said, your dear old, faithful dog is dead, and I hate to be the one, to break the news. * Not much has happened, since you left town. Oh, the first parish church … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, demise, dog, Family, high school, humor, Marriage, Massachusetts, mischievious, stranger | Tagged Charlie Moore, Christianity, God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Massachusetts, Religion and Spirituality | 4 Comments

The Finest Gift

Posted on December 19, 2012 by poemsandponderings

I know that I published this one back in October of this year as an answer to part one of a two-part series, but it is truly fitting for the Christmas Season as well, and maybe even more so. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gift

Posted on December 7, 2012 by poemsandponderings

I know it is still a few weeks away, but I’m trying to get into the mood earlier this year than I normally do.. Jake. A CHRISTMAS GIFT Tis the season, to be blessed, not the reason, to be stressed. … Continue reading →

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Promised Gifts & The Finest Gift

Posted on October 20, 2012 by poemsandponderings

Those of you who have been with me awhile are aware that I honestly do not know where some of my material comes from, or from whom. I have mentioned before that I have “visitors” that “help” me with … Continue reading →

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