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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Patiently

Only the joy that true happiness can bring
You’ve filled me with love, made my soul sing
Smitten with your yearning, I cannot deny
Long gone are the nights, I’d hang my head to cry
It was in His plan, we were meant to collide
Wanting you now, to be forever by my side
Just know that I’m waiting for you patiently
Past are the days when I ran alone and free
Time will come when we share every day
Hand in hand, we’ll grow old and gray
Through the years running together
Sheltering each other during stormy weather
Couldn’t write this, it’s what He designed
You’re the answer that I thought I would never find

Sands

So blessed we were willing to take the chance
Reached for each other and stepped out to dance
With all the love in our hearts it’s made us aware
Daily taking time to express how much we care
We’re both hoping to find something that’s real
Leaving past conflicts behind needing time to heal
Against all odds we’ll face it head on and endure
Leaning on each other’s trusting patience for the cure
Courageously working as one to design a future together
My heart has been given to you I will love you forever
Tomorrow is uncertain so we will leave it in His hands
Unified in faith we’ll race across these desert sands

Before

A new beginning, but there’s so much more
All the prices paid this is what it’s been for
Upon me, this kindness and caring that you pour
Genuinely happy, I’ve never known it before
So blessed, He guided us to each other
Within your embrace I long to be smothered
You’ve shown such love, there won’t ever be another
A whole new life ahead for us to discover
Souring upon the wings of our shared joy
Unified, there’s no obstacle we can’t destroy
Every honorable skill, we will surely deploy
Completing hard work, giving us time to enjoy
Everything I’ve learned, I’m sharing with you
Patiently dealing with every pressing issue
For me, you’ve made the whole thing new
You can count on me, I will always be true

Sublime

Continually look for that silver lining
What you search for, you’ll be finding
Break the chains which have been binding
Careful chasing the sun, it can be blinding
Engage all others with loving kindness
Be forgiven by first giving forgiveness
Brought this savage back in from the wilderness
Captured by your genuine tenderness
Learning to live it one day at a time
Existence without love is the one true crime
Wrapped up with you, feels truly sublime
You’ve become inspirational to my rhyme
Found a meaning with you in this life
A soothing remedy for its worries and strife
Respect it, or love will cut you just like a knife
You have saved me from my past wild life

Home

Sailing through the straits of heartache
Trying to find a way back home
Rowing on until my arms break
Learning that there’s no safe zone
Sirens sweet songs being cast
Can’t be tempted by their allure
Winds are crashing by so fast
Salty sea spray, my vision blurred
Then out to sea, its turbulent waves
Where a squall has been brewing
Threatening my endless days
Suffering from my own doing
Guide me to the proper ways
Just can’t stand there stewing
Off now to an unknown land
She’s waiting there, it’s true
Faith the day is soon at hand
Trust, He’ll guide me through
Yet, I’ve crossed the burning sand
He’s shown me what to do
I’m so blessed that in the end
It’s led me safely here to you

Highs

Brought together under sunny skies
My soul was set free when I looked into your eyes
He was listening and heard our cries
When we’re together, we reach such highs
Found happiness when you came my way
Peace filled my heart and faded the gray
All at once it became a brand-new day
Such sweet surrender for the price we pay
Caught up in the promise of tomorrow
Never again living with sadness or sorrow
Know what we’re building is solid, not hollow
No longer having to beg, steal, or borrow
Each of us facing turbulent times ahead
Rely on the loving words that we’ve said
Deny negative thoughts trying to enter your head
Count on Him to give us our daily bread