No Flowers
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
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.
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Christmas Memories.
in Christmas Poems
Those Christmases of old
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were much better by far.
We never had much money,
but we always got by. -
The Changing Seasons.
in Poems about Life Struggles
Spring,summer,winter and fall,
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the seasons of change
greet one and all.
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Blessed
I've never wished for fortunes,
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I've always prayed for better things.
I'm happy and contented,
Never wanting to live like a king. -
Love Is A Gift From God
Love is in our heart,
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love is in our mind.
Love breaks down all barriers,
love is always blind.
Poems by John Peter Read
Quotes by John Peter Read
Love can leave you empty,
love can make you whole.
Love can make or break you.
Love is in your soul.
Live life for the moment.
Treasure every single day,
for only God knows what's in store for us
or what he might take away.
Stories
Hi Mickey, so sorry for your loss, especially someone so young as your dear wife. I lost my wife Ann in 2010, but it still hurts like it was only yesterday. Sometimes I wonder if there really is a God.
I agree with you, Cynthia. A mother's love is the first real love we encounter, and there's no greater love than a mother's love. God Bless.
Hi John,
I understand how you are feeling.
I often wish God had taken me first, knowing life can never be the same after losing your soulmate.
Wish you well dear friend.
Hi HOSwrites,
I believe each day is a step nearer, on the road to fulfillment, and that each mistake is a lesson. They'll be many obstacles to overcome, and we may often ask where God is, but as we know, a teacher will always stays quiet during a test.
Hi Derrick,
That is so sad. I'm so, so sorry for your loss. I understand how you are feeling. I lost my wife Ann in 2010; it still seems like only yesterday. The Covid lockdown only makes matters worse, not being able to visit friends and family. I now live alone with my memories. All I can say is they live on in our hearts, for love never dies. God Bless.