Category Archives: true love

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 →

Posted in education, history, Mother, Nana, soul, stranger, true love | Tagged Christianity, God, Holidays, Home, Jack Downing, Jake, Mother's Day, relationships, Thought | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in humor, husbands and wives, true love, truth, wealth and worth | Tagged Arts, God, God Bless, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Publishers, Tools, WordPress | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in God, passion, stars above, Success, true love | Tagged God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Romance, Tools, WordPress | 8 Comments

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 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 →

Posted in children, fine jewelry, God, heart and soul, humor, men, poet, true love, wealth and worth, women | Tagged CHRISTMAS, Christmas and holiday season, God, Holidays, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Poetry | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in blessings, Family, God, history, in my opinion, old days, peace, spiritual, true love, wealth and worth | Tagged God, Holidays, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Thought, WordPress | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in fine jewelry, honesty, humor, mischievious, poet, reception, reflections, Spirits, true love, wealth and worth | Tagged God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Poetry, Reverend, reverend jake, Shopping | 6 Comments

Innocence Departs

Posted on August 5, 2012 by poemsandponderings

I have stated, in more than one instance, that there are many personalities involved in what I/we produce here, in fact here is what I have said about that topic, in Reflection #3; I believe that I, have more than one, … Continue reading →

Posted in men, poet, reflections, Seasons, Spirits, thoughts, true love, wishing, women | Tagged art, God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, magic pill, Poetry, reflection 3, Sunday, Tools, two hearts | 8 Comments

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

Posted on May 13, 2012 by poemsandponderings

I know that all of the mothers are going to be very busy today, being the well-deserved center of attention. So here’s to you moms, and to all of your families a small bit of advice.. Look at your mother, see … Continue reading →

Posted in children, demise, Family, fleeting time, God, Irish descent, life, poet, true love, women | Tagged A Mother's Gift, Family, Google, Holiday, Home, Jack Downing, Jake, Mother's Day, Mothers, Parenting | 5 Comments

Bashful

Posted on February 3, 2012 by poemsandponderings

I had intended this one to be the final post in the series, but being that the final post would most likely come on a weekend,(Super Bowl Sunday no less) I decided to put it out there on Friday … Continue reading →

Posted in football, life, men, pride, reflections, Sports, Sunday, true love, women | Tagged blush, lad, sad jack, WordPress | 8 Comments