Category Archives: Seasons

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 →

Posted in Americana, Elders, honesty, in my opinion, life, Life's Journey, old days, poet, reflections, Summer, thoughts, warning, Why is it? | Tagged community, curmudgeonry, Grumpy, Jack Downing, Jake, Old age and patience, Poetry, Thought | 6 Comments

A Day At The Shore

Posted on June 9, 2016 by poemsandponderings

The following photographs are of Perkins Cove, Ogunquit Me. one of the most picturesque of shoreline locations. I will personally attest to the quality of the food, the fishing and the quaint ambiance oh, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Animals, craft, in my opinion, Land Lubbers, oceans, poet, sailors, seafarers, Summer, the shore, tranaquility, Words on Wanderings | Tagged coast of maine, Jack Downing, nature, outdoors, Perkins Cove, Poetry, Recreation, Seafood, travel, United States, vacation | 12 Comments

Hi, Neighbor

Posted on April 22, 2016 by poemsandponderings

Well, would you look at this, (please do) two consecutive days of new posts by yours truly. I don’t know how or why it happened all of a sudden, after what has been a significant creative drought, but … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, illegal, mischievious, misery, Neighbors, night shades, passion, Peeping Tom, poet, Poetry, Summer, warning, Why is it?, women | Tagged Home, Jack Downing, Jake, nature, Neighbors, outdoors, Poetry, relationships, Saturday | 8 Comments

Merry Christmas I Say

Posted on December 13, 2015 by poemsandponderings

I was going to save this for Christmas week, but I think it may be more appropriate now. Speak-up don’t be intimidated by political correctness. Merry Christmas to all!! Jake. MERRY CHRISTMAS I SAY Where have gone, those … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Christmas, God, history, Israel, old days, peace, Poetry, political, Seasons, spiritual, wishing | Tagged CHRISTMAS, God, Holiday, Holidays, Jack Downing, Jake, Lord, Poetry, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality | 8 Comments

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 →

Posted in Americana, Family, Feast, God, history, humor, life, poet, Seasons, thoughts, U.S. Government, wealth and worth | Tagged God, Good Fortune, Heaven, Jack Downing, Jake, Lord, Thanks, Thanksgiving Day, Worries | 4 Comments

Winter In New England

Posted on February 9, 2015 by poemsandponderings

In case you haven’t heard, we are having one heck of a winter here in New England and that’s just in the past two weeks, give or take a day or two. Foot upon foot of the white … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Animals, beer, Earth and Us, ecology, environment, football, humor, men, repent, Seasons, Sports, Winter, wishing | Tagged Blizzard, community, Home, Jack Downing, Jake, nature, outdoors, snowy weather, Sunday, Super Bowl XLIX, United States | 8 Comments

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 →

Posted in Animals, Autumn, early risers, Earth and Us, environment, Feast, Gardens, gun, humor, life | Tagged Jack Downing, Jake, nature, outdoors, Poetry, Survival, The Right To Bear Arms, Thought | 6 Comments

The Farmer’s Almanac In Haiku

Posted on October 2, 2014 by poemsandponderings

‘And now for something completely different’* “The Farmer’s Almanac in Haiku.” Try these on for size a somewhat different view of the Almanac. ………………………………… Please enjoy, and comment. Jake. The Farmer’s Almanac In Haiku Some predictions come from … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, ecology, Elders, environment, Haiku, humor, Seasons, Uncategorized | Tagged art, Haiku, Jack Downing, Jake, nature, outdoors, Poetry | 4 Comments

THAT OLD BARN

Posted on August 17, 2014 by poemsandponderings

I was thinking of posting something today, and I came across this one that I had posted in June of 2013 and I was reminded of my friend Mary telling me about how an old barn had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Animals, cow, dog, Earth and Us, Life's Journey, old days, Summer, Sunday | Tagged amber waves of grain, animals, Barn, Bumper crop, derelict, Dogs, Earth, Old Barn | 4 Comments

Sundays In Haiku

Posted on July 13, 2014 by poemsandponderings

I haven’t posted Haiku’s in quite a while, so what better day than today to post this particular one.. Enjoy it if you will and have a peaceful and spiritual Sunday, Jake. Sundays In Haiku Inner … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, God, Haiku, humor, peace, spiritual, Summer, Sunday | Tagged community, God, Haiku, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Recreation, spirituality, Sunday | 6 Comments