ALONG THE BARREN ROAD

Category: Poems About Strength and Motivation

  • A Light in the Darkness

    A Light in the Darkness

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    by

    Justin Farley

    When all lights have been extinguished And it seems all stars have faded to black, When all mock your name And this cold world leaves you on your back, When sickness leaves your body limp And you’re unable to make it on your own, When friends turn against you And you feel you’re all alone,…

  • Walk On

    Walk On

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    by

    Justin Farley

    If the road stretches you, walk on. Sprint, stumble, or crawl but walk on. Don’t look for the exit signs, the mile markers, rest stops, or places to lodge. Fix yourself to the road ahead, not the distractions on the sidelines. Hold your destination firmly in your hands and grip it tight, or else it’ll…


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My Poetry Collections

the book cover of Nature's Bounty by Justin Farley— a poetry collection about the beauty of nature with subjects on birds, plants, trees, animals, the forest, and God.
A deep poetry book about the beauty of nature and the natural world by poet Justin Farley.
the book cover of Frozen Rivers by Justin Farley— a poetry collection about depression and the hardships of mental illness, balanced with nature poems on the season of winter.
Deep poems about depression and the hardships of mental illness, balanced with nature poems on the winter season by poet Justin Farley. Book 1 of the Seasons series.
a mental health poetry book about joy and nature poems on the season of spring
Inspirational poems about mental health, healing, and spring by poet Justin Farley. Book 2 of the Seasons series.
the book cover of Summer Days Sunburnt Nights by Justin Farley— a mental health poetry book about bipolar disorder and nature poems on the season of spring
Deep poems about bipolar disorder and being neurodivergent, balanced with nature poems on summer by poet Justin Farley. Book 3 of the Seasons series.
the book cover of A Voice in the Wilderness—A Chapbook of Poems About God by Justin Farley. It is a deep Christian poetry collection about contemplation, the spiritual journey, and finding grace through Jesus.
A contemplative, prayerful Christian poetry book about the spiritual journey and discovering God’s grace, mercy, and love.
the book cover of Thorns of Love by Justin Farley. It is a deep love poetry collection about sadness of breakups, divorce, and heartbreak.
A deep love poetry book about the pain of break ups and the heartbreak felt when relationships end by poet Justin Farley.