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A Poet’s Lament

Posted on July 24, 2016 by poemsandponderings

    This was written recently, in part, as a response to a comment from a new follower (Eileen @Laughter: Carbonated Grace). The first eight lines were modified only slightly with the word “pity” replacing “bless” in the first line. … Continue reading →

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Questions Of A Personal Nature

Posted on February 24, 2016 by poemsandponderings

     This came to me a week or so ago, and it is a rather thought-provoking poem that elicited some  inner searching deeper than that which is my norm. But, I must confess that I am very pleased with its … Continue reading →

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The Wandering Muse

Posted on October 30, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     In the event that anyone has realized that I am not posting very often anymore.. The following should explain why!!      So, if anyone should find my muse, please send her home, I need her desperately.   … Continue reading →

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And He Said Unto

Posted on July 28, 2014 by poemsandponderings

    Dedicated to all the frustrated poets of the world, God bless you for your under-appreciated endeavors.      Have a great and safe week everyone. Jake. And He Said Unto ..And God said unto the artist, “take this gift … Continue reading →

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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 →

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The Nest

Posted on August 29, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     I don’t know why that I haven’t posted this one before, as it is one of my favorites. As you can see it was written back in April of 2010 when I was just getting started,(and was probably a lot more creative) … Continue reading →

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Why I Write

Posted on August 16, 2012 by poemsandponderings

Why I Write I write what I feel and I feel what I write, inspired by sound inspired by sight. I think in the day and do my dreamin’ at night. Sometimes they’re dark and sometimes they’re light. Sometimes they … Continue reading →

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Reflections/Interjections

Posted on June 12, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     Well let us begin year #2 with Interjections #2. We haven’t seen this category in a while and it usually brings about a good response. Even though it is the weekend, I’m still looking for all of the attention that I can … Continue reading →

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Just One Wish

Posted on June 10, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     It would appear that I’m not the only one who has a poem referencing Peter Pan and the Lost Boys. The following poem is by Carl D’Agostino the author, cartoonist, humorist, blogger and friend.(I know I made you smile.wordpress.com) It was his first published … Continue reading →

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