Tag Archives: God

Words From The Servants Of Freedom

Posted on October 10, 2017 by poemsandponderings

May God Bless those who have been given the responsibility of defending and protecting this nation from the idiots who know NOTHING about what it is that they should be cherishing and certainly NOT protesting the freedoms and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Freedom, Freedom's Flame, God, history, land of the free, women | Tagged community, God, Jack Downing, relationships, United States, Veterans | 5 Comments

ARLINGTON

Posted on May 29, 2017 by poemsandponderings

May the God that they worshiped grant unto them the peace for which they so bravely sacrificed themselves for us who are the living! Arlington Crosses and stars perfectly rowed on manicured fields so patiently mowed. Red, white and … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, command, demise, flowers, Freedom, Freedom's Flame, God, Hallowed Land, history, land of the free, Liberty, Medal of Honor, men, military/veterans, mourning, peace, poet, ships, Viet Nam Veterans, war, women | Tagged Arlington National Cemetary, God, Heroes at rest, Holiday, Home, In lasting memory, Jack Downing, Jake, Lord, Memorial Day, Poetry, spirituality, United States | 4 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

God Bless The Servants Of Freedom

Posted on November 9, 2016 by poemsandponderings

With Veteran’s Day approaching I would like to offer a prayer or a wish if you will for our current servants of freedom and for those who have sacrificed for our great and honorable nation. Please respect … Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, God, history, land of the free, Liberty, Liberty, military/veterans | Tagged God, Holidays, Jack Downing, Jake, Poetry, Servants of Freedom, Veteran's Day, Veterans | 4 Comments

When Death Came From The Sky

Posted on September 11, 2016 by poemsandponderings

WHEN DEATH CAME FROM THE SKY The morning sparkled like a gem the air was warm and dry it was a nearly perfect day when death, came from the sky. On the eleventh of September in the year two thousand-one, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2001, Americana, Animals, demise, history, innocent deaths, Judgment, Kingdom, massacre, mourning, reception, reflections, September 11, soul, tragedy, violence, war | Tagged animals, God, Heathens and Barbarians, innocent deaths, Jack Downing, religion, Rembrances, Terrorism, Terrorists | 6 Comments

A Poet’s Lament

Posted on July 24, 2016 by poemsandponderings

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 | 7 Comments

Easter Sunday

Posted on July 3, 2016 by poemsandponderings

Back around Easter, as you may probably be aware, I started this poem and I had only the first three lines complete when I put it on the shelf for whatever reason and this morning I happened to … Continue reading →

Posted in children, Congress, Earth and Us, Family, God, history, husbands and wives, Judgment, life, Marriage, men, poet, salvation, Seven Deadly Sins, soul, Spirits, spiritual, stranger, Sunday, The Commandments, war, women | Tagged Christianity, God, Holiday, Jack Downing, Jake, Lord, relationships, spirituality, Sunday, Thought, WordPress | 11 Comments

Haiku’s For The New Fourth

Posted on July 2, 2016 by poemsandponderings

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 | 13 Comments

Oh Lord I Pray

Posted on January 28, 2016 by poemsandponderings

This poem is dedicated to those who are experiencing the ravishment of cancer and all of the other dire conditions that effect the health and spirit. May God Bless you all, and may you find strength in your … Continue reading →

Posted in Father, God, poet, soul, Success | Tagged Christianity, faith, God, Health, Jack Downing, Jake, Lord, Poetry, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality | 10 Comments

The First Christmas Day

Posted on December 23, 2015 by poemsandponderings

Merry Christmas to all of my friends and subscribers. (It’s free, just click “follow” at the web site.) Jake. The First Christmas Day Angels, they were heard on high as a great star shone in the east Three kings of … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Christmas, comfort, God, history, Israel, journey, king, old days, peace, poet, salvation, spiritual, stars above, tranaquility, Words on Wanderings | Tagged Angels, Christianity, CHRISTMAS, God, Holiday, Jack Downing, Jake, Jesus is Born, Lord, MERRY CHRISTMAS, Religion and Spirituality, Savior, spirituality | 5 Comments