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Tag Archives: Father
My Visit With God
“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
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My Daddy Was A Wise Man
In honor of Father’s Day, I will re-blog this poem in memory of my dad, afterall he was the inspiration for it. Thanks dad, may you rest in peace. Jack. MY DADDY WAS A WISE MAN I remember my daddy … Continue reading
My Daddy Was A Wise Man
Today is Friday, (I think) and in honor of “Father’s Day” I am posting another of my “Songs.” This one however, is of a more serious nature. It is written in my preferred ‘country style’ genre and it reflects some true memories of my dad. Now except for … Continue reading
Posted in children, education, Family, history, life, old days, song writer, Songs and Dances, thoughts, truth
Tagged aesthetic purposes, Family, Father, Father Day, Father's Day, fishin hole, happy birthday john, Holidays, Home, John E. Gordon, Parenting, Shopping, true memories, Wisdom
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That Farthest Shore
Beginning on Monday, the remainder of the Memorial Day series will be devoted to patriotism, heroism and military honors. Today’s post however is dedicated to all of those who have gone on to their “Final Reward” without regard as to the how and … Continue reading
Posted in demise, Freedom, God, Kingdom, peace, Promise Land, spiritual, tranaquility
Tagged Father, Holidays, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Lord, Memorial Day, Poetry
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Thanks Dad
I have been having difficulties with my network provider for the past few days, and it has left me with little time and opportunity to prepare my introductions for some of the poems. Also I have to mention e-mails, … Continue reading