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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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Poems by John Peter Read

God Is Love

Religion is not the pathway to God, religion holds God as a hostage,I believe religion is fiction and that God is love.
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- Posted on 06/08/25
in God Poems

God is my spirit
God is my soul
God is the one
Who makes my life whole.

God is my spirit
God is my soul
God is the one
Who makes my life whole.
No need for religion
For me to believe
For God is the love
That resides in me.
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The Moment.

Accepting life for what it is, for nothing is guaranteed.
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- Posted on 01/26/25
in Poems about Life Struggles

Through life we walk a tightrope
between the present and the past.
Our lives hang in the balance
and there is no going back.

Through life we walk a tightrope
between the present and the past.
Our lives hang in the balance
and there is no going back.

Every journey we make is uncertain
we may fall and hit the ground.
No one knows their fate or fortune
our destiny is in our lord's hands.

Our past cannot be edited
forgotten erased or changed.
It can only be accepted
for we cannot go back again.

We must leave the past behind us
let nothing weigh you down.
Treating everyday as a gift
for the moment is all we have.
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Man In The Moon.

Humans are slowly destroying our planet it's time to Wake up.
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- Posted on 01/07/25
in Earth Poems

The man in the Moon
looks down at the earth
and bows his head in shame.

The man in the Moon
looks down at the earth
and bows his head in shame.

Witnessing earths destruction
by human hands
a world led by the insane.

He knows it won't be long
before our earth has gone
then who are we to blame.

When the man in the moon
looks down for the last time
at a world that died in shame.
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Awareness.

It's so hard now days to sort out the lies from the truth, so we have to be aware, never take anyone's word for granted,for if something doesn't feel right,then it's most probably wrong.
The pathway of awareness and truth is the best path to follow.
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- Posted on 11/10/24
in Poems about Life Struggles

Awareness is wisdom
were truth wears a crown.
Where freedom is born
and lies make no sound.

Awareness is wisdom
were truth wears a crown.
Where freedom is born
and lies make no sound.

Where whispers of deceit
vanish into the night.
Where fairness and justice
truly see the light.
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Wishing You Were Here
- Published: March 26, 2025
Living Without A Loved One

in Wife Death Poems

In the silence of twilight
When ghostly whispers unfold.
Thoughts fill my head
From days of long ago.

In the silence of twilight
When ghostly whispers unfold.
Thoughts fill my head
From days of long ago.

Dreams I once used to cherish
Fell like petals at dawn.
The present has lost all meaning
Leaving me feeling lost and forlorn.

Familiar echoes of laughter
Once filled the cool night air.
Now there's just an empty silence
How I wish you were still here.
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Quotes by John Peter Read

Poetry Quote

Quote from “A Gift From God” familyfriendpoems.com/poem/66809

Love's the greatest power,
And yet it is so small.
Love's a gift from God,
To be shared amongst us all.

John P. Read

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Love
Love

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Rating 3.47

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Quote from “A Gift From God” familyfriendpoems.com/poem/66809

Love is universal,
It encompasses the globe.
No matter where you are,
Love has a language all its own.

John P. Read

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Love
Love

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Quote from “A Gift From God” familyfriendpoems.com/poem/66809

Love is in your heart,
love is in your mind.
Love doesn't discriminate,
love is always blind.

John P. Read

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Love
Love

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A Gift From God

Love can leave you empty,
love can make you whole.
Love can make or break you.
Love is in your soul.

John P. Read

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Castles In The Sky

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.

John P. Read

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John P. Read, London
2 months ago

Having lost my wife Ann after 50 years married I understand only to well how you are feeling, thankfully we have memories to turn to for some form of comfort, hope life is treating you kind Ann.

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