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Tag Archives: Saint Patrick
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
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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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Irish Blessing #6
I don’t really know if this is number six or not, I just guessed. But, as Saint Patrick’s day is approaching I thought I would throw one out to get the “season” going. As always, I hope you will enjoy. Jake. Irish … Continue reading
Posted in good luck, humor, Irish descent, joy and sorrow, life, lifetime, Seasons, Success, wealth and worth, wishing
Tagged Holidays, Irish, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Saint Patrick, Saint Patrick's Day, St Patrick's Day
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Another Blessing
Continuing on with the spirit of Saint Patrick’s Day and the promise to work on other pressing matters, ie. Awards and things of that nature, here it is short, sweet, and poignant. Have a trouble-free Tuesday, Jake. ANOTHER … Continue reading
Posted in blessings, good luck, humor, incumbrances, Irish descent, life, poet, thoughts, wishing
Tagged books, drama, entertainment, Holidays, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, literature, Saint Patrick, Saint Patrick's Day, Sports, St Patrick's Day, tennis, WordPress
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