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

  • My Angel.

    My wife Ann passed away in 2010 it still feels like only yesterday, I wrote this 6 months after her passing.

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    in Wife Death Poems

    Ann you fought so bravely
    we were so proud of you.
    But the angles needed you in heaven
    there was nothing we could do.

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  • God Is Love

    Religion's are not for me,I belive that love is the pathway to God.

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    • Posted on 09/23/26

    in God Poems

    I've never seen God
    but I know God's there.
    I feel God's presence
    everywhere.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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  • John P. Read, London
  • 2 years ago

Thank you Allur for your kind words it means a lot.

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  • John P. Read, London
  • 2 years 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 years 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
  • 2 years ago

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

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  • John P. Read, London
  • 2 years 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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