Poetry - Christine John Books

Strangers on this Earth – A Poem

September 29, 2023August 28, 2023 Christine John

We are strangers on this earthPilgrims on a journeyThough we face testing and trialsWe will one day reach our heavenly homeWhere our Heavenly Father reigns. We are strangers on this earthVisitors just passing throughOur time is coming to an endLike the closing of a chapter in the Book of LifeThat our Heavenly Father maintains. We are strangers on this earthOur journey is long and full of strifeWe may get discouraged along the wayBut we can always call on our Heavenly FatherAnd He will guide us home someday. We are strangers…

On the Edge – A Poem

September 22, 2023August 28, 2023 Christine John

I’m on the edgeOn the very tipOf a mountainFull of emotions SuspendedThrough timeAnd space,Like pressing a buttonEverythingIs suddenlyPut on hold. Don’t knowHow I feelDon’t knowWhere I’m goingAm I happy or sad?Going up or downI’m just suspendedIn thin airNothingTo hold on toNo oneTo depend on. I feel myself slippingSlowly the rocks crumbleUnder my weightBut never falling. I’m just thereOn the edgeOf a mountainFull of emotions. I wrote this poem when I got hurt by someone who was very close to me. That person was supposed to be my friend and when…

Why am I so Quiet? – A Poem

September 15, 2023August 28, 2023 Christine John

Why am I so quiet?Do you really want to know?I have several reasonsFor keeping my mouth shut Why am I so quiet?Because I was told over and overAs a childThat children should be seenAnd not heard Why am I so quiet?Because it is writtenIn the BibleThat women must remain silentIn the church Why am I so quiet?Because I’m afraidIf I open my mouth to talkI may say something really stupid Why am I so quiet?Because I’m afraid if I open my mouthI might revealSomething someone told meIn secret Why am…

Shapes and Stars – A Poem

September 8, 2023August 28, 2023 Christine John

Shapes and starsAre on my mindReminding me of all the thingsThat once were mine. Shapes and starsSummer holidaysReminding me of how we used toLaugh and play Those days of oldHave long since goneThe time has come for both of usTo now move on. I now look backOn what used to beHow the time has come and goneFor you and me The love we sharedWas so long agoThe time has passedAnd we’ve now grown old We can’t go backTo the way things used to beWe’ve got nothing leftBut our cherished memories…

Don’t Let Them See Your Weakness – A Poem

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 Christine John

Woman silhouette - Don't let them see your weakness

Don’t let them see your weaknessDon’t let them see you cryI know it’s very difficultBut you need to keep it all inside. Don’t break down in front of themJust hold your head up highEven though they make fun of youDon’t let them steal your pride. They may think that you are weakShow them that they’re wrongDon’t let them shake your confidenceShow them that you’re strong! I wrote this poem when I was working as a secretary in the tourism industry in Dominica. I loved my job, but sometimes it could…

My Valentine – A Poem

February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 Christine John

My Valentine It’s been ten years since we’ve been apart But you’ll always have a place in my heart I dream, I hope, I pray That we’ll be together someday I won’t give up until I find my way back to you. I want to be your Valentine I want to do all the things that make you smile I want to hold you in my arms And keep you safe from harm I hope one day that my dream will come true That I will spend the rest of…

Sacrifices

February 7, 2021January 27, 2021 Christine John

Last week I wrote about making sacrifices in order to reach your goals. In this blog post, I decided to write a poem about sacrifices. A few years ago, I wrote a poem about making sacrifices. I thought about all the things we sacrifice to develop ourselves, to help others, to make more money and to be successful. If the thing that we are working towards is important to us, then it is most certainly worth making the sacrifice to get to where we want to be. We make sacrifices…

Just Call His Name

October 11, 2020October 11, 2020 Christine John

When I am sad and when I am lonely Someone up there has not forgotten me His love is stronger than the evils of men When others forsake me, He will always be my friend If I am in trouble and I’m filled with shame The Lord will reply if I just call His name Just call His name, and He’ll answer your cry Just call His name, He is always nearby Just call His name and He’ll be a guide in your life He will always be by your…

Restless Heart

June 28, 2020June 28, 2020 Christine John

Oh restless heart, why do you burn with desire? What has caused you to be set on fire? It seems you are running an endless race Refusing to move at a slower pace. Oh restless heart, Do not be in such great haste Just one wrong move Leads to a lifetime of mistakes. You have many wishes And a head full of dreams But be careful when making decisions Things are not always as good as they seem Calm yourself down Let this rapid beating be stilled Spend your time…

The Power of Prayer

May 31, 2020May 31, 2020 Christine John

Evil grows stronger in this world today No place to hide and I can’t run away Not a single mere mortal can make it stop Pleadings in prayer to heaven go up There is only one man who can save us all I know He can hear us whenever we call He is the Way, the Truth and the Life And He will be there to end all of our strife Don’t doubt for one minute that He doesn’t care If you believe in God He will answer all of…