JJDOE

J.J. Doe is a Michigan-based poet and small business owner whose work explores themes of love, vulnerability, and personal growth. Influenced by his experiences with marriage, fatherhood, faith, and recovery, his writing is emotionally honest and deeply reflective. His debut poetry collection, And Then You Were There, captures the transformative power of love and connection in simple yet powerful language.

JJDOE

Within the pages of And Then You Were There, readers will discover a tapestry of emotions woven through J.J. Doe’s evocative verses, each poem a stepping stone on the journey of self-discovery and connection. As he peacefully navigates the complexities of human experience, his words invite you to reflect on your own truths, sparking a dialogue between the heart and the soul. Each line resonates with authenticity, encouraging a deep exploration of love’s nuances and the grace found in vulnerability. This collection stands as a testament to the power of poetic expression, offering both solace and inspiration while reminding us that we are never truly alone in our struggles.

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Meant

Supporting each other along the ascent
To kick it off some rules were bent
Into my life you’ve been heaven sent
Understood the meaning that you meant
Together this life’s journey will be spent
To others an example of love we’ll represent
These days together are only time we rent
Knowing when it’s time to fold our tent
Turn direction towards the sun
Pray for strength to complete this run
From our shoulders he’ll lift a ton
It’s heart and soul till the days done
Relentlessly fight until each battle’s won
Give back or you find that you have none
Salvation given to all through His son
One and one don’t make two, but One

Right

To know what’s waiting when it’s right
Removes all fear and blinding fright
Your love has given me back my sight
I’m dreaming of you each, and every night
Time will come when we will share
Together we’re learning to grow and care
It’s just some time apart we have to bear
Our times coming when winds will blow fair
By myself time’s over, there’s no more fight
No longer cold, I’ll be your warmth at night
Loosen the bonds when they get too tight
We’re loving the Lord with all our might
At my heart, emptiness will no longer tear
As He has brought me a maiden so rare
Truly humbled, He's answered my prayer
No longer caught up in loneliness’s snare

Follow

Can’t get caught up in the mess
We’ll cruise on through without its stress
Leave the rest to life’s distress
Float along on love’s sweet caress
Brought together under hard sun
Found shelter after such a long run
Gratefully blessed to be with the one
Your love soldier with a loaded gun
No longer strapped to fear and sorrow
Ever chasing after joys tomorrow
Never needing to beg or borrow
Fully committed, His drum we follow
Thorns to deal with on every rose
Pulling together in the battle and throws
Each other stronger that’s the way it goes
Praying for blossoms as our love grows

Surely

You’ve made me a true believer
My beautiful talented dream weaver
Your calm understanding cools fever
Didn’t know how much I need her
Days of peace have found their way
This once broken heart mended today
The dark clouds have all blown away
Right in God’s eyes is for what we pray
He’ll guide us home no need to worry
Much sweeter in the end, we’re in no hurry
Focused on the future, it’s not blurry
Together we’re made stronger surely
Each other’s lives are on the roll
A bond of growing love is our goal
His guiding light sets our path a glow
Journeying by your side sooths my soul

Soar

Gracefully letting it all naturally grow
No need to push develop it slow
What’s meant, comes back if you let it go
Loves the end game we both know
Loyally honest and true to the core
Together our lives will take off and soar
Just the beginning there’s so much more
A lifetime of journeys for us to explore
Many days ahead there'll be to share
Time to strengthen our love and care
A chance like ours is so rare
We’ll face the challenge and take its dare
Our table has been elegantly laden
God has sent me the fairest maiden
With his grace I’ll make my way in
You’re the one for whom I’ve been prayin’

Grace

Opening-up and sharing my soul
Emotional availability is the role
You’re the only one I want to know
Being vulnerable with you makes me grow
Accepting its joys and pain every day
Our goal won’t be reached if we walk away
Embracing responsibilities that I must face
Praying he fills me with calming grace
To become whole, there’s nowhere to run
Focus on the hard work until it’s done
Fears will creep in from time to time
Interfering with our rhythm and rhyme
Facing demons and accepting change
He’s asking us to expand our range
Disturbing the waters, we’re sailing on
With God’s love, we can move beyond