Category Archives: reflections

On Being A Curmudgeon

Posted on May 19, 2017 by poemsandponderings

On Being A Curmudgeon  When summer arrives just a bit too soon and gets one to complainin’ is there not then something wrong? Since the spring’s been mostly rainin’?   I’m thinkin’ that it must be the New Englander here inside … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Gift

Posted on May 14, 2017 by poemsandponderings

One of my first attempts at writing, and one that I repeat quite often  on Mother’s Day, or so it would seem. Happy Mother’s Day! A Mother’s Gift *** You filled a space no other could, you taught me always think the … Continue reading →

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On Our Traveling Minstrel Show

Posted on March 29, 2017 by poemsandponderings

 On Our Traveling Minstrel Show Can or will there ever be another, any other, just the same as you or even just as me? If true or not then how will we ever know, if it be so, without proof of such if … Continue reading →

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The March Wind

Posted on March 5, 2017 by poemsandponderings

As a “tribute” to the winds of March that blustered and bullied us here in New England this past weekend.. The March Wind Tis the lion’s roar we feel this day as the March wind so bitterly bears the freeze … Continue reading →

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More Questions Than Answers

Posted on February 28, 2017 by poemsandponderings

Do I fight for right and principle or just rest upon my laurels? Must I always watch my ass if I would prefer to eye the sorrels? Can I not question my decisions if I never doubt my morals? May … Continue reading →

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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

A NEW YEAR UPON US

Posted on December 29, 2016 by poemsandponderings

It would seem to me that each and every year we decide that this is “the time” to alter and atone for some of our bad behaviors of the past year (and/or life) and give up some of those bad … Continue reading →

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What Scares Me On Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2016 by poemsandponderings

WHAT SCARES ME ON HALLOWEEN I’m not afraid of ghosts I’m not afraid of goblins I’m not afraid of monsters who come to my door hobblin’. No I’m not scared of fairy queens nor pirates with their swords! No, what … Continue reading →

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When Death Came From The Sky

Posted on September 11, 2016 by poemsandponderings

WHEN DEATH CAME FROM THE SKY The morning sparkled like a gem the air was warm and dry it was a nearly perfect day when death, came from the sky. On the eleventh of September in the year two thousand-one, … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in children, demise, Family, Father, fleeting time, history, honesty, in my opinion, joy and sorrow, king, Kingdom, old days, poet, Poetry, politicians, pride, Sports, tears, thoughts, tragedy, vote, warning, wealth and worth | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments