A good conversation
Can brighten any day
It can always bring you closer
When you’re feeling far away

Sometimes it’s just listening
No words to say at all
Taking time when needed
Whenever someone calls

Letters are also special
I’ve seen more than a few
They are just conversations
From a time that we once knew

Don’t think that the silence
Means that I don’t hear
I’m just doing all the listening
And always will be near

About the Poem Our Conversations

The poem Our Conversations was written for the family of PVT Josie Mae Lowe who died March 7, 2008. She served in the U.S. Women’s Army Corps, 6888th Battalion during WWII. They are known for delivering the mail during the end of the war and Josie went on to deliver the mail as a career when she returned home. People seemed to remember her for the conversations she had with them. Conversations are not always about the words we say but about the listening. And sometimes when someone is gone, you can still have a conversation. I’m pretty sure they are listening.

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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