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Thanksgiving Day 2015

Posted on November 25, 2015 by poemsandponderings

May the Good Lord bestow on you all, His grace and His blessings on this day and throughout the entire Holiday Season.. Jake.  Thanksgiving Day 2015 For what should I be thankful on this Thanksgiving Day? Have I been without … Continue reading →

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My Thanksgiving Wish

Posted on November 27, 2014 by poemsandponderings

HAPPY THANKSGIVING My Thanksgiving Wish Allow me to offer a Thanksgiving wish. That for each of you there’s a hearty dish, of friendship and love with good food to share from God’s bounty and prepared with care. And for peace … Continue reading →

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The Empty Chair

Posted on November 23, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     With Thanksgiving nearly upon us I wrote this poem in the memory of a close family friend who recently passed away. Claire had always considered herself to be a part of our family and was a regular member … Continue reading →

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Visitors On The Lawn

Posted on October 4, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     With the onset of Autumn many of nature’s creatures are and will be looking for sustenance to survive the winter’s long duration. I invite your comments.. Have a superb weekend everyone, Jake. Visitors On The Lawn Oh, they … Continue reading →

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A Day Of Thanks And Giving

Posted on November 27, 2013 by poemsandponderings

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OF YOU AND MAY WE REMEMBER HIM IN OUR CELEBRATIONS Jake. A Day Of Thanks And Giving  A crisp, they say, is in the air, and the sun may shine, or not. And the turkey on … Continue reading →

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Nursery Rhymes And Fairy Tales Revisited (part 7)

Posted on November 8, 2013 by poemsandponderings

Another nursery rhyme viewed  from different angle.. Today’s child would be treated entirely different than those of a bygone day and age. I’m having fun with these I hope you are as well.      Have a fantastic Friday everyone, Jake. Jackie … Continue reading →

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Some Things I Love

Posted on August 23, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     I was looking through the vault for something to post for the weekend, and after shaking off the dust I came across this moldy-oldie and I thought to myself * this will be perfect for this time of year. … Continue reading →

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A View From The Log

Posted on July 30, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     A little nonsense poem for you today, Tuesdays are a perfect nonsense day aren’t they? Have fun, Jake. A View From The Log The frog on the log in the middle of a bog kept watch as the dog … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Of July In Haiku

Posted on July 2, 2013 by poemsandponderings

      On vacation this week, and not taking the computer with me, but I couldn’t let the “fourth” go by(e) without posting something for you.. So I will combine the Holiday with Haiku. I hope you will smile, think, and reflect on … Continue reading →

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The Picnic

Posted on May 1, 2013 by poemsandponderings

The first day of May                    should have humor I’d say,                   as well as a moral to learn. That not all good intentions, get favorable mentions, and how quickly our fortunes may turn! *** Enjoy the day and the poem everyone, … Continue reading →

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