Tag Archives: Holiday

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

Roads and Paths

Posted on May 9, 2017 by poemsandponderings

Inspired by a recent post from Minnesota Prairie Roots@www.wordpress.com by Audrey Kletscher Helbling, author and photographer extraordinaire on traveling the interstate highway systems. Thanks Audrey for the motivation! Give her blog a visit you’ll enjoy her down home American Midwestern … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Challenges, Christmas, Family, history, life, Poetry, Promise Land, Words on Wanderings | Tagged CHRISTMAS, community, Holiday, Jack Downing, Jake, outdoors, Recreation, relationships, travel, United States, vacation, WordPress | 1 Comment

A NEW YEAR UPON US

Posted on December 29, 2016 by poemsandponderings

It would seem to me that each and every year we decide that this is “the time” to alter and atone for some of our bad behaviors of the past year (and/or life) and give up some of those bad … Continue reading →

Posted in bull, humor, idea, in my opinion, life, Success, thoughts | Tagged Holiday, Jack Downing, Jake, NEW YEAR'S, New Year's resolutions, Thought | 11 Comments

The Once And Future King

Posted on September 2, 2016 by poemsandponderings

Inspiration struck me again this morning and this was the result. Now, whether YOU, the reader finds this inspirational or not is entirely a matter of opinion, preference or taste. But, I do hope that for whatever reason … Continue reading →

Posted in children, demise, Family, Father, fleeting time, history, honesty, in my opinion, joy and sorrow, king, Kingdom, old days, poet, Poetry, politicians, pride, Sports, tears, thoughts, tragedy, vote, warning, wealth and worth | Tagged Crusade, Government intrusion, Holiday, Jack Downing, Legalized thievery, Liberal politics, Poetry, relationships, Thought, welfare system | 5 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

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

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

The Faces Of Freedom

Posted on November 11, 2015 by poemsandponderings

The VETERAN took the very same oath of office as the president and all members of Congress. But the VETERAN honored theirs. Thank you vets for your service and your sacrifice.. God Bless America and those who serve!! Thank a … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Freedom, God, history, Liberty, military/veterans, U.S. Government | Tagged God, Holiday, Jack Downing, Jake, t, The Faces Of Freedom, Veteran's Day | 2 Comments

Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2014 by poemsandponderings

Happy New Year to you all.. Dream On May the year of fifteen bring to you, a dream that has thus far been elusive to you. Whether it be for good health, for romance or wealth, or from the White House, … Continue reading →

Posted in honesty, humor, in my opinion, political, truth, wealth and worth, wishing | Tagged Health, Holiday, hopes and dreams, Jack Downing, Jake, New Year | 6 Comments

The Fourth Of July

Posted on July 4, 2014 by poemsandponderings

The Fourth of July should remind us not, of parties and indulgences, but of how and why it came to be our defining moment. I do hope that you all will have a healthy and happy Fourth, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, God, gun, history, land of the free, Liberty, Liberty | Tagged amendments to the Constitution, God, god bless america, Holiday, Jack Downing, Jake, United States | Leave a comment