Tag Archives: Yes (band)

The Horse Of Death

Posted on October 16, 2013 by poemsandponderings

HEROIN… Enough said! The Horse Of Death Upon the horse of death the lancer rides leaving in his tracks all sense of pride, when unable to dismount he must reside within the living hell that burns inside. * … Continue reading →

Posted in fire, misery, Mother, pride, tears, warning | Tagged Death, horse, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Satan, United States, WordPress, Yes (band) | 4 Comments

The Eternal Smile

Posted on October 12, 2013 by poemsandponderings

This poem started off innocuously enough, with nothing in particular to connect it to anyone or anything, but as it took shape it became a tribute to the passing of a close personal friend of my wife who … Continue reading →

Posted in God, health care, Loss of a friend, old days, peace, Promise Land, spiritual | Tagged Conditions and Diseases, Eternal Smile, Health, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Kandi E. Hayden, Perpetual Light Shine, Tools, WordPress, Yes (band) | 10 Comments

The Magic Line

Posted on September 7, 2013 by poemsandponderings

I wrote this one, two years ago, and guess what? Since then I haven’t gotten any younger, or for that matter, any more tolerant, sprite, or pretty, and most certainly, no less achy. I’ve become curmudgeonly, cranky and … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, life, Magic line, mischievious, old days | Tagged art, Common cold, God, Health, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Yes (band) | 6 Comments

When All Is Well Within

Posted on June 30, 2013 by poemsandponderings

This is one of my earliest poems and thinking back now, I’m not exactly sure what the inspiration for it was. I do know that it was written at a time of sadness and personal loss for me and … Continue reading →

Posted in demise, Earth and Us, Family, history, life, Mother, oceans, peace, poet, tranaquility | Tagged God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Peace, Sunday, WordPress, Yes (band) | 2 Comments

Memorial Day (continued)

Posted on May 27, 2013 by poemsandponderings

Just a few more for this Memorial Day. Thank you veterans for all that we have, for without you we’d have nothing.. God Bless America and those who served her so honorably. Enjoy your day, they provided it for … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Flowers, Freedom, Freedom's Flame, Gardens, God, history, land of the free, Liberty, peace | Tagged God, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Memorial Day, Tools, WordPress, Yes (band) | Leave a comment

A Question Of Freedom

Posted on May 25, 2013 by poemsandponderings

Memorial Day weekend is here. What does that mean to you? Time off from work, food, fun and family get-togethers? Maybe a trip to the cottage or the beach? But whatever you decide to do this weekend, please take just a … Continue reading →

Posted in blood and gore, children, education, Family, Freedom, God, history, land of the free, peace, truth | Tagged Holidays, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Memorial Day, Tools, WordPress, Yes (band) | 5 Comments

The Admonishment Of Sister Saint Mary

Posted on May 21, 2013 by poemsandponderings

A light-hearted look at the clergy as Father Thomas’ patience with the young nun had been tested for the third time. There is always something humorous to be found in, or created from, old saws and adages. I hope you get a … Continue reading →

Posted in demise, health care, humor, life, mischievious, poet, spiritual | Tagged Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Publishers, Tools, United States, WordPress, Yes (band) | 2 Comments

The Dark Side Of Heaven

Posted on May 19, 2013 by poemsandponderings

Just a thought, or two, for a Sunday morning. It is a poem in need of pondering. Please read and enjoy, Jake. The Dark Side Of Heaven There are those who will say that there isn’t a Hell and into its … Continue reading →

Posted in God, history, life, Promise Land, salvation, Seven Deadly Sins, soul, spiritual, Sunday, The Commandments | Tagged art, God, Heaven, Hell, Lucifer, Pearly Gates, Religion and Spirituality, Yes (band) | 2 Comments

Backyard Fun (The Lawn)

Posted on May 15, 2013 by poemsandponderings

Here is another entry from the Backyard Fun theme. For all of you maniacal lawn laborers and grass-a-holics out there this one’s for you. Have a weed-whackin’ Wednesday, Jake. Backyard Fun (The Lawn) You finish at dusk and you … Continue reading →

Posted in early risers, Earth and Us, Flowers, Gardens, humor, lawn, mischievious, Seasons, Why is it? | Tagged Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Lawns, Ohio, Weed, WordPress, Yes (band) | 4 Comments

The Greatest Miracle

Posted on April 12, 2013 by poemsandponderings

I’m telling you Nashville, this is the type of material that you are missing out on. Remember the Gatlin brothers? They made a fortune doing just this type of music. Please contact me at poemsandponderings.wordpress.com. when you come to your … Continue reading →

Posted in God, history, humor, Life's Companion, Middle East, Music, oceans, old days, song writer, spiritual | Tagged God, Heavenly Host, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Lyrics, Red Sea, Yes (band) | 2 Comments