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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Give

Took me away from life’s stormy weather
Joyous and peaceful when we’re together
Left all my regrets and past doubts behind
Inspiration to get through my daily grind
Thoughts of you never leave my head
Soothed by the loving things you’ve said
Hopes and dreams for a brighter tomorrow
There won’t be struggles, pain, and sorrow
No more black or white, it’s all just gray
His light always guiding us along the way
He picks us back up when we stumble to the ground
The answer is in the wind, just listen for its sound
United, we’ll keep searching, find a way to overcome
It’s all adding up to equal the correct sum
Everything’s in God’s hands, we must be patient and just live
Whatever we receive comes from what we’re willing to give

Understand

Once you reached out and took my hand
I was able to clear the past and understand
Everything happens under His command
None of us have the right to demand
Can’t deny blessings we’ve been given
Down the road to righteousness is where we’re driven
With Him in our lives, for our sins will be forgiven
Eternal life for believers because Christ has risen
I’ve grown so, since you were brought into my life
Your love has taken away all worries and strife
Won’t meddle with proper, justice cuts like a knife
You’ve saved me from a perilous end to this wildlife
No matter what happens, our days ahead will be bright
We’ve journeyed out of darkness He led us into the light
When once we were blind, he’s giving back our sight
Unless proven wrong, together we are right

Happy

Thinking of you always sets my soul free
Praying that someday it will all come to be
Seeing how our meeting showed us happy
Knowing that it’s you that completes me
Willing to be patient, what I’ll happily do
Moving stealthily amongst this human zoo
Finding strength together to see it through
Wanting the future to be only with you
Holding on, trudging past the quagmire
Believing solely in the magic of our fire
Focusing efforts, you’re my one desire
Sending love gives us strength to fly higher
Doing work to become our best version
Planning a future that’s not an illusion
Maneuvering around all of life’s confusion
Foreseeing togetherness at its conclusion

Bear

All at once it happened and you were there
Into each other’s eyes we began to stare
Truly smitten by your genuine beauty it’s so rare
Lifting me out of a loneliness I could no longer bear
No more waiting, times come, he brought your love my way
Skies have turned sunny now no longer cloudy and gray
To hold us here together there’s no price I will not pay
Having you near brings me through each challenging day
What we’ve found with each other, it just can’t be wrong
Through patience and trust we’re writing our love song
Your gentle ways of encouragement keep me going strong
Holding one another in our arms, it’s clear that we belong
Walking daily hand in hand we’ll find a way through
Our bond that’s been created is so real and true
Effortlessly moving forward, we know just what to do
Using patience and understanding, each day starts anew

Chest

Within your arms I find such comforting peace
Life’s tensions fade away and fears cease
When laying down by your side, I’m given calming rest
The sense of true love wells up deep inside my chest
Somehow you found me stranded along life’s road
Looked into my soul, interpreted my unique code
You opened-up your heart and saved me from the cold
You’re loving embrace broke loneliness’ hold
No more wandering in darkness,
you’ve pulled me into the light
His grace brought you here, I’ve been given back my sight
Blessed for all the joy from our union that we’ve found
Such happiness that’s shared, its depth is so profound
Prayed that this could happen but never thought it would
Steadfast in my faith, so much temptation I’ve withstood
Before we came together, I was just a twisted mess
Finding you has saved me from a life of emptiness

Be

Considering all we have is limited time
Living without love’s the only true crime
When it appears, we’ll turn on a dime
Sharing togetherness feels so sublime
Never knew it until you were brought to me
What it means to be truly happy and free
You’ve shown me the truth, now I can see
Our chance meeting was just meant to be
Longing to hold you again in my arms
I am smitten with how you use loving charms
Your genuine sincerity calms and disarms
I’ve scrutinized, but there are no alarms
To faithful belief is what I steadily cling
The blessings given; you make angels’ bells ring
You’re the gift that only He could bring
Soul soothing and making my heart sing