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Tag Archives: Saint Patrick Day
The Turning Of The Worm
Short and sweet, plain and simple, this poem is about minding your own business. And what may happen if you don’t.. Have a great Thursday everyone, Jake. THE TURNING OF THE WORM I think that we should … Continue reading
Posted in health care, joy and sorrow, Magic line, poet, Right to remain silent, Success, tears, thoughts, truth, wealth and worth
Tagged Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Saint Patrick Day, Shopping, Tools, WordPress, Worms
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Hope
Hope Wishing and wanting become so much more daunting, when you think that you haven’t a prayer. * But with life you will cope if you never lose hope, and you live as if you haven’t a care. *** Jack … Continue reading
Posted in humor, life, lifetime, poet, Success, thoughts, truth, wishing
Tagged God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Saint Patrick Day, Tools, WordPress
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The Oath
God Bless America, and her veterans, for they were there for her then and they are here for her now.. THANK YOU from those of us, who really appreciate your service to our country! Hoorah! The Oath When I swore the … Continue reading
Posted in Americana, blessings, Freedom, God, history, land of the free, lifetime, men, military/veterans, women
Tagged god bless america, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Oath, Saint Patrick Day, United States, WordPress
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When Next I Go
After the frivolity of St. Patrick’s Day, and with the seasons of Easter and Passover upon us, I thought something a little more spiritual may be in order. I hope you like it, Jake. When Next I Go My eyes … Continue reading
Posted in joy and sorrow, judgement, life, Music, peace, repent, salvation, Sleep, soul, Spirits
Tagged Easter, God, Hallelujah, Holiday, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Passover, Saint Patrick Day, St Patrick's Day
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Saint Paddy’s Day
The following poem is this year’s winning entry in the 3rd annual St. Patrick’s Day poetry contest, which is sponsored by the good folks here at poemsandponderings.wordpress.com. And, against all odds, for the third consecutive year, the recipient of this coveted award and the $500.00 grand prize that … Continue reading
Posted in Americana, beer, humor, Irish descent, men, Songs and Dances, Sunday, whiskey, women, Words on Wanderings
Tagged Cathay, Irish, Irish people, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Saint Patrick, Saint Patrick Day
9 Comments
A Saint Patrick’s Day Continuum
A few more “blessings” and the like, as a lead-in to St. Patrick’s Day weekend, for your amusement, pondering and reading enjoyment. Sal’s Blessing May you live your life in your own way. And may that way be with style … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, children, Family, good luck, humor, Irish descent, life, poet, rain, wishing
Tagged God, History, Holiday, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Patrick, Publishers, Saint Patrick Day, Saint Patrick's Day, St Patrick's Day, Tools, WordPress
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Sean Michael McGee And The Papalcy
Written two years ago as my St. Patrick’s Day offering it seems quite a bit more appropriate this year with the events unfolding in Rome. I hope that it is as well-received this year as it was then.. May … Continue reading
Posted in beer, history, honesty, humor, Irish descent, religion, Songs and Dances, whiskey, Why is it?, wishing
Tagged Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Lent, Rome, Saint Patrick Day, Sean Michael McGee, St Patrick's Day
4 Comments
St. Patrick’s Day In Haiku
With but one week to go until the day of all days for the Irish, me thought something of Japanese origin would do nicely to confuse the hell out of ya’s. Enjoy! Jake. St. Patrick’s Day In Haiku When the beer … Continue reading
Posted in beer, Haiku, humor, Irish descent, mischievious, politicians, Songs and Dances, Sunday, tavern, whiskey
Tagged Cooking, Holiday, Home, Ireland, Patrick, Saint Patrick, Saint Patrick Day, St Patrick's Day
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