Life is full of surprises
The paths that we might choose
The moments that we cherish
And those we sometimes lose

Sometimes it’s a puzzle
That keeps our interest keen
Other times it’s a landscape
We were lucky to have seen

Mostly it is purpose
And what we leave behind
More so, it’s the talents
That we help others find

It’s right there in the pages
There’s magic in a book
Wouldn’t you know you’d find it
If you take the time to look

About the Poem Wouldn’t You Know

The poem Wouldn’t You Know was written for the family of PFC Elizabeth Barker Johnson who served in the U.S. Women’s Army Corps, 6888th Battalion during WW2. She died August 23, 2020. At a certain age we start to see patterns in our lives and how one thing can lead to another. There are adventures we might take through travel, and those we might enjoy in our mind with a good book. We look at our impact on others and develop an understanding of what’s really important. Take time to take it all in and you are bound to find some surprises.

Poetry Books

Here are some of the books that are available from Robert Longley. I would recommend the Sacred Poem journals. Reading my earlier books (especially the ones for Military, Police and Firefighter’s families) cover to cover can be overwhelming. The poetry journals are designed to give you one poem per day while you journal about what might be going on in your life. There are specific journals for grief, success, and more.
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Inspirational Poetry Products

While I do signed poetry prints that are 11×14, that isn’t the size or product that all people want. Some just want a sympathy card, others may want a large canvas print, or maybe a coffee cup. There are limits to what I can customize with the options available so some products just don’t work. Please just ignore them, I know that that format doesn’t work. If you are looking for something specific, or would like to make something specific just let me know. I’m open to just about anything.
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