Category Archives: blessings

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 →

Posted in blessings, children, Family, God, history, life, Mother, poet, Poetry, reflections | Tagged A Mother's Gift, Holidays, Jack Downing, Lessons on living, Listen well and heed, Mom, Mother, Poetry, relationships | 8 Comments

Twenty-Two Vets

Posted on November 11, 2016 by poemsandponderings

I must apologize this was supposed to publish this morning, but apparently it did not.. Some of you may remember this from two years ago, but this horrible and unbelievable situation still remains effect. And so, … Continue reading →

Posted in blessings, demise, ghosts, God, history, land of the free, Liberty, military/veterans, poet, war | Tagged God, Jack Downing, Jake, Suicides, Torment and desperation, Twenty-Two Vets, Veteran's Day, Veterans | 6 Comments

My Visit With God

Posted on September 19, 2015 by poemsandponderings

“My Visit With God” is a poem that came quickly to me through the brief and unexpected return of my Muse on Thursday night last, yes, it is the same Muse who has been about as hard to … Continue reading →

Posted in blessings, God, humor, Kingdom, poet, Promise Land, salvation, soul, Spirits, spiritual | Tagged A Father's Love, Atheists and Agnostics, Father, God, Jack Downing, Jake, Prodigals, spirituality, The Sands of Time | 11 Comments

A National Prayer

Posted on July 14, 2015 by poemsandponderings

With all that has happened around this nation during recent times I think that the following may just be the last hope for our country as we know it. Please pray the following prayer at least once a … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, blessings, Challenges, Creator, demise, God, honesty, in my opinion, old days, poet, political, politicians, religion, spiritual, warning | Tagged Conservative, God, god bless america, Jack Downing, Jake, Liberalism, liberals, Lord, Poetry, religion, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality, United States | 3 Comments

Father’s Day

Posted on June 20, 2015 by poemsandponderings

Here’s wishing all of the “dads” a Happy Father’s Day. Jake. Father’s Day Any man can be a father but not all can be a dad it takes a special kind of guy to love you when you’re … Continue reading →

Posted in blessings, Elders, Family, Father, God, history, joy and sorrow, men, old days | Tagged Dad, Father's Day, God, Greatest Gift, Jack Downing, Jake, Life's lessons, Sunday | 2 Comments

IRISH BLESSING #11

Posted on March 17, 2015 by poemsandponderings

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to you all. May the saints keep a’smilin’ upon you, on this blessed day and for always. Jake. Irish Blessing #11 May your hearth be always warm may your beer be always cold and … Continue reading →

Posted in beer, blessings, comfort, good luck, humor, Irish descent, poet, tranaquility, wealth and worth | Tagged Beer, Health, irish blessing, irish descent, Jack Downing, Jake, spirituality | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Americana, blessings, Family, Feast, God, poet, wishing | Tagged community, God, Health, Holidays, Jack Downing, Jake, relationships, spirituality | Leave a comment

The Veteran

Posted on November 11, 2014 by poemsandponderings

God Bless America and those who serve to keep her free! The Veteran They have faithfully served both near and far in times of peace and in time of war. They’ve served on land, the air and sea and they’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in blessings, Freedom, Freedom's Flame, God, history, land of the free, military/veterans, war | Tagged God, Jack Downing, Jake, Thank a Vet, Thanks to those who served, Veteran's Day | Leave a comment

Pray For Me

Posted on April 6, 2014 by poemsandponderings

Just a little thought (and request) on a Sunday morning. I hope that all is well in your little corner of the world and that you will read and enjoy the following. Oh, and please don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in blessings, God, Kingdom, Promise Land, Seven Deadly Sins, spiritual | Tagged God, Jack Downing, Jake, Religion and Spirituality, Sunday | 6 Comments

Irish Toast

Posted on March 15, 2014 by poemsandponderings

To continue on with the Saint Patrick’s Day theme, here is one Irishman’s wish for the day! ♣♣♣♣♣ … Continue reading →

Posted in blessings, humor, Irish descent, joy and sorrow, mischievious, tavern, wealth and worth | Tagged Health, Jack Downing, Jake, Poetry | 4 Comments