Tag Archives: Jack G. Downing

Sundays In Haiku

Posted on July 13, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     I haven’t posted Haiku’s in quite a while, so what better day than today to post this particular one..     Enjoy it if you will and have a peaceful and spiritual Sunday, Jake. Sundays In Haiku Inner … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Resolutions

Posted on December 30, 2013 by poemsandponderings

    Rewritten slightly from 2011 but the message is the same.. Happy New Year Friends, Jake. Resolutions In the New Year:  I will:                                 … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Reflection

Posted on December 23, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     I would like to take this opportunity to wish my family, friends and for that matter, all of mankind a peaceful and joyous Christmas.. MERRY CHRISTMAS, Jake. A Christmas Reflection “The world in solemn stillness lay” upon that … Continue reading →

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The Memory Of Christmas

Posted on December 16, 2013 by poemsandponderings

    There is a special feeling that the Christmas Season brings to people everywhere. Though over the years the message of Christmas seems to have been diminished and altered in such a way as to focus more on the … Continue reading →

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The Captain Lives

Posted on December 7, 2013 by poemsandponderings

    Here is another “I don’t want to grow up” themed poem for your reading pleasure.. They seem to come to me more and more as I “advance” in years. But now, if you will excuse me, my inner … Continue reading →

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The High Cost Of Love

Posted on December 5, 2013 by poemsandponderings

    A quick little post this morning and something to think about when you believe that you are falling in love.. Be careful, Jake.     The High Cost Of Love  A love that is true is a gift to … Continue reading →

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A Day Of Thanks And Giving

Posted on November 27, 2013 by poemsandponderings

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OF YOU AND MAY WE REMEMBER HIM IN OUR CELEBRATIONS Jake. A Day Of Thanks And Giving  A crisp, they say, is in the air, and the sun may shine, or not. And the turkey on … Continue reading →

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Politics In Haiku (Part II)

Posted on November 20, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     It has been awhile dear friends since I have posted anything, so I thought that when I posted today it should be something topical. And immediately, politics came to mind and my Haiku postings usually garner a healthy … Continue reading →

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The Valiant One

Posted on November 11, 2013 by poemsandponderings

    To they who have passed on the torch of freedom; You live on in our hearts and minds. And to the next generation of patriots who must pick up that torch and carry on; May the grace of … Continue reading →

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