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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

The March Wind

Posted on March 5, 2017 by poemsandponderings

As a “tribute” to the winds of March that blustered and bullied us here in New England this past weekend.. The March Wind Tis the lion’s roar we feel this day as the March wind so bitterly bears the freeze … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Earth and Us, ecology, environment, humor, life, lodges, misery, poet, Poetry, reflections, Spirits, torment, wishing, Words on Wanderings | Tagged community, hearth and home, Home, Jack Downing, Jake, Warmer climes, Winds of March | 8 Comments

Hi, Neighbor

Posted on April 22, 2016 by poemsandponderings

Well, would you look at this, (please do) two consecutive days of new posts by yours truly. I don’t know how or why it happened all of a sudden, after what has been a significant creative drought, but … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, illegal, mischievious, misery, Neighbors, night shades, passion, Peeping Tom, poet, Poetry, Summer, warning, Why is it?, women | Tagged Home, Jack Downing, Jake, nature, Neighbors, outdoors, Poetry, relationships, Saturday | 8 Comments

The Gold Star Mother

Posted on May 10, 2015 by poemsandponderings

A few days ago a good blogging buddy of mine (Carl D’Agostino of: “I Know I Made You Smile”)* inspired the following poem, when he published the post: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2015: Mother’s Day”** in which he … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, children, demise, Family, Freedom, history, land of the free, Liberty, military/veterans, Mother, mourning, peace, poet, tears, torment, war | Tagged gift of freedom, Gold Star Mother, Grief and loss, Heroes, Home, Jack Downing, Jake, Poetry, relationships, United States | 2 Comments

A Mother’s Gift

Posted on May 7, 2015 by poemsandponderings

Six years ago today my mother passed from this world and into God’s arms, and I miss her dearly. The following is a tribute to her and a true and honest testament of her teachings to myself and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, God, history, Irish descent, Mother, Nana, old days, peace, Promise Land | Tagged God, Home, Jack Downing, Jake, Life's lessons, Mother, relationships, Teachings | 6 Comments

The Living Blanket

Posted on May 3, 2015 by poemsandponderings

It seems that I have lost the “drive” to write. I no longer have pen and paper handy at all times to record for posterity any and all of my inklings, full-fledged ideas or mere inspirations. No, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, comfort, Earth and Us, inner satisfaction, life, lifetime, peace, poet, thoughts, tranaquility, truth, wealth and worth | Tagged art, Home, Jack Downing, Jake, relationships, Sunday, Thought | 7 Comments

Winter In New England

Posted on February 9, 2015 by poemsandponderings

In case you haven’t heard, we are having one heck of a winter here in New England and that’s just in the past two weeks, give or take a day or two. Foot upon foot of the white … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Animals, beer, Earth and Us, ecology, environment, football, humor, men, repent, Seasons, Sports, Winter, wishing | Tagged Blizzard, community, Home, Jack Downing, Jake, nature, outdoors, snowy weather, Sunday, Super Bowl XLIX, United States | 8 Comments

The Empty Chair

Posted on November 23, 2014 by poemsandponderings

With Thanksgiving nearly upon us I wrote this poem in the memory of a close family friend who recently passed away. Claire had always considered herself to be a part of our family and was a regular member … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, demise, Family, Feast, God, history, Loss of a friend, military/veterans, poet, Words on Wanderings | Tagged God, Holidays, Home, Jack Downing, Jake, Memories, Poetry, Prayers, Publishers, relationships, Thanksgiving | 4 Comments

The Right To Remain Silent

Posted on July 9, 2014 by poemsandponderings

In case there was any question on my view of the current immigration problem, read this: The Right To Remain Silent Don’t speak to me about your rights, if you sneak through the fence at night. Or if … Continue reading →

Posted in aliens, craft, Freedom, history, illegal, land of the free, Right to remain silent, U.S. Government | Tagged Home, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Poetry, Thought | 5 Comments

A Hero Comes Home

Posted on May 26, 2014 by poemsandponderings

A Hero Comes Home The whistle echoed throughout the hills, long before the train appeared. That let us know that you were home, and soon, that we’d stand near. * Not long ago you left us here, to seek your … Continue reading →

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