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Tag: sadness

  • When Sorrow Comes – A Poem

    When Sorrow Comes – A Poem

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    Justin Farley

    When Sorrow Comes I’m old enough now and have lived through enough winters to know that as you begin reaping joy sorrow already begins to grow. This life promises many harvests but one crop it’s certain to sow – that beyond the warmth of summer comes the cold, winter snow. It’s not about protecting yourself…

  • The Trouble With Love – A Poem

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    Justin Farley

    The Trouble With Love – A Poem Why do I continually let people into my fragile heart Who have no business being there? Why do I continue to trust in the promise of love When it only breeds deep wounds of despair? “I Love You’s” are thrown around like hellos, Promises given without the trace…

  • When Trouble Comes – A Poem About Faith and Enduring Life’s Pain

    When Trouble Comes – A Poem About Faith and Enduring Life’s Pain

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    Justin Farley

    When Trouble Comes A Poem About Faith and Enduring Life’s Pain Evening’s crippling darkness passes away. It’s distant vigor muted by the beauty of the morn. Hope shines forth from the sun’s mighty rays, A new spirit within us is born. I am not overburdened by life’s troubles. Though painful, they will not shackle nor…

  • The Leaves of Autumn (I’ll Remember You) – A Poem About Lost Love

    The Leaves of Autumn (I’ll Remember You) – A Poem About Lost Love

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    Justin Farley

    The Leaves of Autumn (I’ll Remember You) – A Lost Love Poem When the fireflies bring their dances to a close over the meadowAnd the leaves of autumn change their hue,I will look out my window, love,And I’ll remember you. That twinkle in your eyesWill bring a smile to my face,But sadly my memories won’t…


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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.