Poems by John Peter Read

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Christmas Memories
- Published: December 2018
Grief On Christmas Without Loved Ones

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It's such a warming feeling
Being surrounded by Christmas
Expectation fills the air.
The sparkle, the glitter

It's such a warming feeling
Being surrounded by Christmas
Expectation fills the air.
The sparkle, the glitter
Presents under the gree
With loved ones our dreams we share.

The sound of Christmas carols
Choirs singing Silent Night.
A time to reflect
And thank God above
As we herald the most holy night.

A time to remember loved ones
Who we have lost along the way.
Grief is a heavy burden
Much more poignant
Come Christmas Day.

As a child I believed in Santa
And that there was a God above.
And as a kid
They never once let me down
Ahh!
If only they could bring back the ones I love.

All those Christmases spent together
Now a family torn apart.
A home now bathed in silence
With only memories to warm the heart.
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Mother Nature Is An Artist
- Published: September 2020
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Of all the artists
who have graced our world,
however great they were,

Of all the artists
who have graced our world,
however great they were,

none can compete
with Mother Nature;
her beauty's beyond compare.

Nature's creations
are truly amazing,
all around us and above.

Great works of art
for the whole world to see,
created by God's hand with love.
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Life
- Published: May 2019
Life's A Fleeting Moment

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Your springtime has gone.
Your summers have passed.
Autumn's now waving goodbye.

Your springtime has gone.
Your summers have passed.
Autumn's now waving goodbye.

Now winter's cold breath
Breathes down your neck
As the seasons fade and die.

When you awake each day,
Never wish it away.
Life's too short as it is.

I know the sun doesn't shine
All of the time.
Yet still every day is a gift.

For none of us know
When a cruel wind may blow,
For life has no guarantees.

So thank God every day.
Live, love, and play,
Making unforgettable memories.
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Forgotten Dreams
- Published: January 2021
Poem Mourning Early Loss Of Wife

in Wife Death Poems

In a silent world of forgotten dreams,
Where disappointments and heartaches lie.
A world where hopes and dreams have died
And bid their last goodbye.

In a silent world of forgotten dreams,
Where disappointments and heartaches lie.
A world where hopes and dreams have died
And bid their last goodbye.

In a deserted land of times gone by,
Where once we used to tread.
Like autumn's leaves from summer's dreams
Lay abandoned, cold and dead.

Those winter chills of unfulfilled dreams
Linger on the ground.
The warmth and glow have left my life
Now that you're no longer around.

In a silent world of forgotten dreams,
A place we failed to breech.
I look towards the star we wished upon
But sadly failed to reach.
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Wonders Of The Universe
- Published: March 2022
God's Great Creation

in Spiritual Poems about Nature

Rainbows paint a picture
On a showery summer's day.
The wind is just a whisper
To blow your cares away.

Rainbows paint a picture
On a showery summer's day.
The wind is just a whisper
To blow your cares away.

The rain is heaven's tear drops,
Which make all things grow.
Our moon is an orchestra
That make the oceans ebb and flow.

The sun, God's great creation
That gives everything its life.
The stars are heaven's angels
Twinkling through the night.

The aurora borealis,
Those northern lights for all to see,
Are the greatest show on earth
Our Lord puts on for free.

The wonders of the universe,
All creatures great and small,
Were made by God with love
To amaze us one and all.
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Love Is A Gift From God
- Published: February 2023
A Poem Of Love

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

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

Love can soothe
or break your heart.
Love can heal
or tear you apart.

Love can warm you
then leave you cold.
Love never ages,
love is in your soul.

Love can make you happy,
love can make you cry.
Love will never compromise,
love will never die.

Love has no price,
for everyone it's free.
Love is all around us
and yet so hard to see.

Love is made for everyone,
it fits just like a glove.
Love is a gift from God,
and God is a gift of love.
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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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Shadows
- Published: July 2021
Living Alone With Memories

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I'm living under a shadow,
No shape, no sound, no time.
A black and white silent film
That haunts a troubled mind.

I'm living under a shadow,
No shape, no sound, no time.
A black and white silent film
That haunts a troubled mind.

Broken dreams lay all around;
Life has left its scars.
On a journey of remembrance,
Walking blindly through the dark.

Echoes call me from the past,
Familiar voices seem so near.
They fill an empty void,
Although it's only ghosts I hear.

In a world of yesterdays,
Life's lost all reality.
For memories are all that's left
As I await my destiny.
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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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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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