Tag Archives: nature

The Journey Beckons

Posted on November 2, 2016 by poemsandponderings

I have not ceased to be nor write, nor to be somewhat contrite, for my leisure in posting on this here blog and for that I blame not spell nor grog. The cause of course is … Continue reading →

Posted in demise, early risers, journey, life, peace, poet, Poetry, sailors, seafarers, the shore | Tagged Jack Downing, Jake, Life's questions, Life's travelings, nature, outdoors, Poetry, The ocean's tides, The seashore | 8 Comments

A Day At The Shore

Posted on June 9, 2016 by poemsandponderings

The following photographs are of Perkins Cove, Ogunquit Me. one of the most picturesque of shoreline locations. I will personally attest to the quality of the food, the fishing and the quaint ambiance oh, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Animals, craft, in my opinion, Land Lubbers, oceans, poet, sailors, seafarers, Summer, the shore, tranaquility, Words on Wanderings | Tagged coast of maine, Jack Downing, nature, outdoors, Perkins Cove, Poetry, Recreation, Seafood, travel, United States, vacation | 12 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

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 Money Tree

Posted on January 17, 2015 by poemsandponderings

The following is a mixture of fantasy, folly, humor and humility, wrapped up in a moral. What if,,, money did grow on trees? Enjoy, Jake. The Money Tree I’ve wondered how different my life would … Continue reading →

Posted in dog, Gardens, gun, humor, husbands and wives, joy and sorrow, Make Believe, old days, Seven Deadly Sins, wealth and worth | Tagged greed, Jack Downing, Jake, Money, Money Tree, nature, outdoors, regret | 6 Comments

Halo ‘Round The Moon

Posted on November 6, 2014 by poemsandponderings

The full moon is upon us and with a halo sends a warning! Be wary my friends, of strange birds and the howling wind. Not all winds are fair nor foul, just ask the wolf … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Earth and Us, environment, humor, mischievious, poet, warning | Tagged Jack Downing, Jake, nature, omens, outdoors, Thought, weather | Leave a comment

Visitors On The Lawn

Posted on October 4, 2014 by poemsandponderings

With the onset of Autumn many of nature’s creatures are and will be looking for sustenance to survive the winter’s long duration. I invite your comments.. Have a superb weekend everyone, Jake. Visitors On The Lawn Oh, they … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Autumn, early risers, Earth and Us, environment, Feast, Gardens, gun, humor, life | Tagged Jack Downing, Jake, nature, outdoors, Poetry, Survival, The Right To Bear Arms, Thought | 6 Comments

The Farmer’s Almanac In Haiku

Posted on October 2, 2014 by poemsandponderings

‘And now for something completely different’* “The Farmer’s Almanac in Haiku.” Try these on for size a somewhat different view of the Almanac. ………………………………… Please enjoy, and comment. Jake. The Farmer’s Almanac In Haiku Some predictions come from … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, ecology, Elders, environment, Haiku, humor, Seasons, Uncategorized | Tagged art, Haiku, Jack Downing, Jake, nature, outdoors, Poetry | 4 Comments

My Happy Place

Posted on May 27, 2014 by poemsandponderings

Something new.. Ponder if you will the message here inside, for there is always somewhere, that we can go to hide. Enjoy your week, Jake. My Happy Place I have nowhere to go but, I’m going … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Freedom, inner satisfaction, land of the free, Magic line, Make Believe, stars above, tranaquility, wishing, Words on Wanderings | Tagged Fantasy, Jack Downing, Jake, nature, outdoors, Poetry, relationships, Tools, travel, vacation, writing | Leave a comment

Out Of My Tree

Posted on January 10, 2013 by poemsandponderings

Continuing on with the “tree” theme, I’ve decided to “branch” out from the serious and go way out on a “limb” with this one, I’m not sure where it has its “roots” but it is funny as far as I’m concerned, … Continue reading →

Posted in comfort, environment, Gardens, humor, joy and sorrow, life, Make Believe, men, mischievious, women | Tagged Biology, Botany, Cat, Dendrology, Gardening, Jack Downing, Jake, nature, Opinion, outdoors, Tree | 2 Comments