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Category Archives: Wine
A Poet’s Lament
This was written recently, in part, as a response to a comment from a new follower (Eileen @Laughter: Carbonated Grace). The first eight lines were modified only slightly with the word “pity” replacing “bless” in the first line. … Continue reading
Posted in God, humor, in my opinion, poet, Poetry, stars above, Wine, wishing
Tagged A Poet's Lament, God, Jack Downing, Jake, Poetry, Poets, Rhyme, The Last Door, The Obscure Poet, Thought, Words and Wine, writing
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Haiku’s For The New Fourth
I’m sorry if the following offends any of you in any way, but I’m saddened by what is happening to my beloved country and these haiku’s are not in the least “politically correct” but they are my honest … Continue reading
Posted in Americana, beer, bull, God, Haiku, history, in my opinion, old days, poet, political, politicians, Spirits, The right to bear arms, warning, Wine
Tagged Fourth of July, God, Haiku, Jack Downing, Jake, outdoors, United States, warning
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How Sweet Is Your Wine?
I’ve told you before that strange things pass through this subway station that is my mind… Here is a prime example of that fact. I hope that this Saturday finds all of you at peace with the world and with yourself, … Continue reading
Posted in Earth and Us, Gardens, humor, peace, poet, Success, thoughts, Wine, wishing
Tagged Drink, food, God, Grape, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Wine
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REFLECTIONS (page ten)
I’m taking a page from my friend Beth Ann over at “It’s Just Life.” (It’s Just Life.wordpress.com) She has ‘wordless Wednesday‘ I’m doing mindless Monday…. These are just some things that my demented side comes up with now and then. Have … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, cats, children, dog, education, history, in my opinion, men, Music, reflections, Songs and Dances, spelling, thoughts, truth, vermouth, Wine, women
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