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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…

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…

God’s Way

April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 Christine John

We make plans for the future Where we will go and what we will do when we get there Often forgetting we have a Heavenly Father Who is always willing to show us the way We worry so much about tomorrow What we shall wear and what we shall eat When all we have to do is seek God first And He’ll provide all that we need. We allow temptation and troubles To darken our day So afraid to give God the control We won’t let Him have His way.…

Welcome to My Site

March 29, 2020April 10, 2020 Christine John

Whether you found my blog on purpose or whether you found it by accident, I believe it was your destiny to be here. Welcome to the official website of Christine John Books where you can find books, tips, and advice written by me: Christine John. I am the best-selling author of Self-Publishing Success: How to Successfully Write, Publish and Promote Your Book. I have also written 12 other books that are made up of fiction, nonfiction, short stories, and poetry. I am not one of those authors who stick to…