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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Flows

Feels like we’re just meant to be
Pieces fitting together so easily
My eyes were blind but now I see
Loving you is amazingly easy
Why it’s happened, God only knows
Strengthening each day as it grows
Hoping that its pace never slows
Riding it out to wherever it all flows
You and I will never pretend
Supporting one another as we mend
Praying that it won’t ever end
Glad tidings to you I’ll always send
Challenges ahead we’ll face together
Shelter for each other in stormy weather
Rocks of strength come whatever
Keeping faith in Him now and forever

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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’ll have to bear
Our times coming when winds will blow fair
By myself time’s over, there’s no more fight
Cold will be gone, 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 can no longer tear
As he has brought me a maiden so rare
Truly humbled, he answered my prayer
No longer caught up in loneliness’ snare

Come What May

We’ve come so far and it’s just the beginning
You’ve captured my soul, set my world spinning
Clouds of doubt are gradually thinning
With you in my life I’m back to winning
Future’s uncertain but He’s guiding our way
United, we’re growing stronger every day
The desperation of loneliness is fading away
So much better off since meeting, come what may
You’ve inspired me to become my very best
From my character defects I’ll strive to divest
Until I’ve climbed the mountain, there’ll be no rest
Tempted by nothing else because with you it’s the best

Around

Sent down from heaven to save my soul
The weight of loneliness had taken its toll
I’m now complete, been made whole
Enabling me to get my life back on a roll
Oh, beautiful lady that I’ve come to know
Such sincere love you continually show
Your validation has provided the strength to grow
Lifting me up from depths to where I’d sank so low
Don’t know how I existed in the place I was before
You reached out your hand and picked me up off the floor
Once stranded out at sea, I’m now safety back on shore
Our being together, I’ll be lonely no more
My life makes sense now since you’ve come around
I was out there lost but with you I’ve been found
Strengthened by the commitment to which we’re bound
Feels like I’m flying ten miles high off the ground

None

All anybody could hope for, wrapped up in one
Courageous strength, you won’t come undone
Set yourself up for success in the long run
Doubts you’ll make it through, there are none
Blessed to know you and call you my friend
Pray his plan keeps us together in the end
Forever to you, my love, I’ll continually send
You’ll stand your ground, not breaking, but bend
A sturdy will like yours is so rare to find
You’re genuinely sincere, loving, and kind
However long the wait will be, I don’t mind
I’m freed from the clutches of loneliness’ bind
This degree of happiness I’ve never known
We’re no longer by ourselves, out on our own
Truly a blessing, just how far we’ve grown
I’ll always be here, you won’t ever be alone

Bench

All at once it came into focus, life turned around
You walked into my world, it’s love that I’ve found
It is you I’d been waiting for, didn’t think it could be real
But here you are, it’s so sublime how I feel
Prayed you’d come into my life each and every night
Now that you’re here, I’ve been given back my sight
The desperate longing, waiting has come to an end
He finally delivered me my soul mate and best friend
No longer just sitting, patiently riding the bench
My thirst for true love you’ve come to quench
With you by my side I can take on this world
You’re the breeze needed, my sails have unfurled
Homeward bound, at last, after being stranded at sea
Your sincere commitment has finally set me free
Never again out there alone on my solo drive
Won’t ever wonder again what it means to truly be alive