Poems by John Peter Read

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Tell Me
- Published: February 2017
Poem Questioning Existence Beyond Our World

in Meaningful Poems

I wonder,
Is there anything out there?
Something we don't know?
Our earth is just a grain of dust

I wonder,
Is there anything out there?
Something we don't know?
Our earth is just a grain of dust
In a universe that continues to grow.

Is there life on other planets?
Is there a God above?
There must be more
Than just living then dying.
What's the point, I often ask?

Maybe there's a parallel universe
Where departed ones meet again.
A world that's full of light,
A world that has no pain.

Is there something beyond the stars,
Or is it just an empty space?
Is God in another universe?
Did he abandon the human race?

I hope there's something out there.
Surely life can't be that cruel.
I pray there's a God looking over us.
If not,
"What's the point of it all?"
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Let me tell you, there is a God above. He did not abandon man. On the contrary, He so loved man that He came and died for us to save us. Your human life is not in vain but for a purpose. Gen...

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Without You
- Published: June 2018
Losing A Loved One

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Sunrise has lost its Magic
As it heralds a brand new Day.
Sunsets now only bid Goodbye
As dreams just melt Away.

Sunrise has lost its Magic
As it heralds a brand new Day.
Sunsets now only bid Goodbye
As dreams just melt Away.

The stars no longer Shine
The sun has lost its Glow.
The moon looks Down
With sadden Eyes
As if it seems to Know.

From days of Colour
To black and White
A sky no longer Blue.

The winds of Change
Brought stormy Days.
That's my World
Without You.
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The scores of years have passed by, I now think of you more often with days gone awry. Your strength of character you passed down to me. My thanks and love for what you've taught, to be as...

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Live Your Dream
- Published: December 2019
The Problem With New Year's Resolutions

in New Year's Poems

Another year is almost over.
A new one's about to begin.
Say goodbye to all the negative stuff.
Move on with the positive things.

Another year is almost over.
A new one's about to begin.
Say goodbye to all the negative stuff.
Move on with the positive things.

Forget those New Year's resolutions.
They are never what they seem.
Resolutions are no sooner made than broken.
It's far better to follow your dreams.

Let's pray for health and happiness
And for peace in the New Year too.
And as those bells ring out at midnight,
I hope those dreams you dream come true.
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Brother John,
Never look back in regret of the year that's passed.
Remember the good times, hold on to them fast.
Look forward to the new year and all that's to be,
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True Friends
- Published: May 2021
Friends In Need

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Whenever life gets you down,
Remember I'll always be around;
All you have to do is call.

Whenever life gets you down,
Remember I'll always be around;
All you have to do is call.

When your dreams disappear,
I'll always be near
To catch you when you fall.

So remember, dear friend,
On me you can depend;
Nothing's too much at all.

I will stand by your side;
I won't run and hide.
Seeing you happy is my reward.
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"A friend in need is a friend indeed." This short poem reflects this idea. One can feel happy if he/she has at least one true friend.

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I Miss You
- Published: May 2021
Losing A Loved One

in Missing You Poems

I still miss you
As the weeks and years go by.

I still miss you

I still miss you
As the weeks and years go by.

I still miss you
Like the clouds would miss the sky.

I still miss you
Like a bird without its wings.

I still miss you
Like a flower without the joys of spring.

I still miss you
As I greet another day.

I still miss the love we shared
And the memories we both made.
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Brother John, though it must hurt so much that you and the love of your life had to part, keep this thought in your heart, the day will come when you and your wife will meet in heaven and...

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I Love You
- Published: August 2021
Acrostic Poem For Love Is Eternal

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I- In this journey of my life
L- Loving you kept me alive
O- One day God called you home
V- Visions of you still linger on

I- In this journey of my life
L- Loving you kept me alive
O- One day God called you home
V- Visions of you still linger on
E- Eternal love never dies
Y- You gave me meaning to my life
O- Our love will always remain
U- Until we're reunited in heaven again.
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I'm sure your beloved wife will join you again. God bless you and your family.

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Searching For God
- Published: May 2019
in God Poems

When searching for God,
There's no need to look far.
He's not in the clouds
Or some far away star.

When searching for God,
There's no need to look far.
He's not in the clouds
Or some far away star.

He doesn't hide in the shadows,
Even though he's hard to see.
God resides in the minds
Of those who believe.

Our bodies are a temple,
So be good; never stray.
Be truthful and honest.
Praise God every day.

For God is your spirit.
God is your soul.
God's in your heart.
God is love; this I know.
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Dear Yannik,
I'm so pleased you liked my poem. Thank you for your time and heart-warming comment.

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Missed Birthday
- Published: January 2019
Birthday Wishes To Last The Whole Year

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I'm so sorry I missed your birthday.
A special day, I know it's true.
But birthdays are only here one day,
And I love you the whole year through.

I'm so sorry I missed your birthday.
A special day, I know it's true.
But birthdays are only here one day,
And I love you the whole year through.

Birthday cards are only pieces of paper,
Verses written by someone we never knew.
How could they ever truly explain
All the feelings I have for you?

So I've bought a card without any verse
As I wanted to write one of my own
To let you know what you really mean to me
And not words from someone unknown.

Yes, birthday cards are just pieces of paper
That we read then just put away,
But my love for you is forever,
And forever means now and always.
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Sister Beryl, I do believe words from your own heart mean so much more. They are priceless.

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Just Another Year
- Published: May 2019
Old Age And Birthdays

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The years are taking their toll.
Another birthday has now arrived.
People you meet say you're still looking young.
With a smile, you wink and say, "Nice try."

The years are taking their toll.
Another birthday has now arrived.
People you meet say you're still looking young.
With a smile, you wink and say, "Nice try."

You have a few more aches and pains.
In fact, a different one each day.
Your eyesight's none too clever,
And your hearing has started to fade.

Your memory has gone on vacation,
Although you no longer travel too far.
You try to avoid meeting old friends
Because nowadays you forget who they are.

Wrinkles are appearing like magic.
Your hair is silver and grey.
When you wake, you praise the Lord
Just to have survived for another day.

Yes, birthdays used to be special.
When you're old, they're not as much fun.
You no longer want to rejoice and party.
Your mind's still willing, but your body has gone.
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Age is only a number we accumulate through our journey along the path destined for us. “Just Another Year” gave our hearts a nudge. It’s all right to climb the ladder of numbers and let our...

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Heavenly Rose
- Published: February 2019
Sad Poem About Valentine's Day Without The One You Love

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I wonder, is there Valentine's Day in heaven?
For the one I love is there.
I would love to send her some flowers
To let her know how much I care.

I wonder, is there Valentine's Day in heaven?
For the one I love is there.
I would love to send her some flowers
To let her know how much I care.

I would like to say I love you
And hold her gently in my arms.
Just to make her smile once more,
Dear Lord, is all I ask.

So if flowers grow in heaven,
Lord, pick a rose for me.
Present it to the one I love,
Then kiss her tenderly.

Tell her how much I miss her
And in my heart she'll always stay.
She'll always be my Valentine.
Not even death can take that away.
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Brother John,
That's so, so touching and beautiful.
I believe there's a Saint Valentine's Day in heaven and that flowers grow there.
Do not worry, do not despair for roses are abundant in...

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