John Peter Read

John Peter Read

About John Peter Read

John Peter Read was born in the East End of London in 1948. He was brought up by his Nan and mother, as his father left home when he was 5 years old. At the age of 15, John left school with just a basic education. While in school, he wrote little rhymes just for fun. A couple of his religious poems were published by the Christian church in the UK.

He always looks for the best in people regardless of their faults because none of us are perfect, and he’s not one to take life too seriously.

John joined the Family Friend Poems Forum in 2011, one year after his wife, Ann, passed away. Sharing his thoughts through poetry helps with the pain of grieving.

    Poems by John Peter Read

  • No Flowers

    I can't see the point of flowers at a funeral, the deceased cannot see them, and once the funeral is over, they are left to rot away,such a waste.

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    • Posted on 02/04/24

    in Funeral Poems

    I want no flowers when I die
    No one too mourn me
    no one to cry.
    I wish no sadness, at my demise

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  • Christmas Memories.

    Nowadays Christmas has lost its true meaning.

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    • Posted on 11/10/23

    in Christmas Poems

    Those Christmases of old
    were much better by far.
    We never had much money,
    but we always got by.

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    • Rating 3.50
  • The Changing Seasons.

    A rhyming poem about nature and its seasons, relating to the seasons of life.

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    • Posted on 07/08/23

    in Poems about Life Struggles

    Spring,summer,winter and fall,
    the seasons of change
    greet one and all.

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  • Blessed

    • Published: June 16, 2023

    in Meaningful Poems

    I've never wished for fortunes,
    I've always prayed for better things.
    I'm happy and contented,
    Never wanting to live like a king.

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    • Rating 4.64
  • Love Is A Gift From God

    • Published: February 3, 2023

    in True Love Poems

    Love is in our heart,
    love is in our mind.
    Love breaks down all barriers,
    love is always blind.

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    • Favorited 5
    • Votes 23
    • Rating 4.61
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Stories

  • John P. Read, London
  • 2 months ago

I understand your feelings only to well Gary, I do believe that one day we'll be together once again.

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  • John P. Read, London
  • 2 months ago

So sorry for your loss John, my wife passed away in 2010 aged 63, it still feels like only yesterday, it's the memories that keep me going.

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  • John P. Read, London
  • 3 months ago

Hi Cynthia, there's no greater love, than a mothers love, and vice versa.

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  • John P. Read, London
  • 3 months ago

Hi Eva I'm so sorry for your loss, I know how hard it is especially this time of year, it's 13 years since my dear wife Ann passed, although it still feels like it was only yesterday.
I wish you well sweetheart God bless.

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  • John P. Read, London
  • 11 months ago

Thank you Queen Liz for your encouragement. I will try my best.

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