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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Sight

Giving and taking with one who’s right
When once was blind, we now have sight
No longer living out of fear with fright
Been praying for you with all my might
Making it happen through His glory
Strength and courage to write our story
Stashing ammunition to fill an armory
Every day brings another small victory
Actions through love will keep us together
Sheltering each other during stormy weather
Inspiring one another keeping it altogether
Praying our partnership will never wither
Living one day at a time that’s all we can do
Knowing this loyalty will always be true
Committed to turning those gray skies blue
His guiding light’s been there for me and you

Dime

Hooked on this heavily feeling inside
You’ve captured me now nowhere to hide
Lifted me up I’m surfing on high tide
Trusting completely, you haven’t lied
Magic like this happens once in a lifetime
Such true feelings can only be sublime
Changed my life I turned on a dime
You’ve become the rhythm to my rhyme
Praying our journey will never end
All my love for you I’ll continue to send
In the past I’d break but now I bend
A miracle how our chemistries blend
Beast friend, soulmate, and true lover
Potion # nine we’ve made for each other
Intoxicating no doubt trying not to smother
Keeping this love there’ll never be another

Caress

As a united front, we’ll see this through
His guiding light shows us what to do
I’ll continue being me, and you be you
We’re sticking together love’s the glue
A faithful servant, He answered my prayer
Blessed, He’s sent me a beauty so rare
Slaying dragons in a world that’s not fair
Our strength grows because we truly care
Each day brings us closer to each other
So deeply connected there isn’t another
We are children of God, sister and brother
Journey to eternity as best friend and lover
Hand in hand we will deal with life’s mess
Soothed by one another’s gentle caress
He’ll see us past all the times of distress
It’s not about perfection just steady progress

There

Captured by your beauty and charm
Need to have you on my arm
Together we can do no harm
To win you I would bet the farm
Knowing you’re the one for me
Our meeting has set my heart free
Dreaming about what it’s going to be
Amazing how we naturally agree
Peacefully resting side by side
Destined we were meant to collide
Hand in hand we’ll take this ride
My love for you I cannot hide
The rest of our lives we’ll surely share
Showing each other the utmost care
Woman of my dreams, maiden so fair
Overcoming anything believing you’re there

Puzzle

Although knowing there’s a storm brewing
Keeping faith, we know what we’re doing
Holding fast in the strength of knowing
Seeing how much each of us is growing
Blessed He’s brought us into this together
Sheltering one another during stormy weather
Troubling times always pass as they do
United in our love we’ll surely see this through
Daily, finding one more piece of the puzzle
Knocking out obstacles, using our muscle
Each of us learning to faithfully trust
Surviving every day doing what we must
By His good grace we’re moving along
Inventing the lyrics to write our own song
All this leading to where we want to be
At the end of the journey, it’ll be you and me

Pride

Blessed to have each, and every day
Grateful that He sent you my way
You’re the answer for what I prayed
A heaven-sent gift for the prices I’ve paid
Working at being the best version of me
Inspired by you to dig deeper, clearly
Left all my demons behind in the past
Unleashed from being bound to its mast
From out at sea, you pulled me ashore
No longer sailing by myself anymore
Brought by His grace to be at your side
Never again will I be a victim of my pride
Found my happy in this barren wasteland
It happened when you gently took my hand
Beautiful woman you’re a maiden so fair
My soul set free by the way you truly care