John McLeod

John, disabled since childhood, began writing poetry to help him cope with the difficulties of his situation. He believes that words can be a powerful healing tool if used with loving intention, to uplift, encourage and inspire. His poems are wrought from his own experience and were published in the hope that they would help others.

To quote John, "Life, though, is full of compensations and I have been well blessed throughout my 'Life Journey' with good friends met and made along the way. Life is a kind of swings and roundabouts situation; if you can't kick a football you turn to other pursuits."

John lives in a small fishing town near Edinburgh, Scotland with his very loving family and delights in the company of his great-niece and three great-nephews who bring "their own special magic". He is retired after a career in Banking and intends, in time, to write his autobiography.

John writes beautiful poetry which makes you stop and think. He has published two poetry books, "Peace..be ever yours" and "Quiet...flows the love".

It is with regret that I write, John passed away August 2006. The wisdom in his poetry are words that I will always cherish.

Words of Wisdom from a famous person - John McLeod,
"I believe that nothing in life is unimportant every moment can be a beginning."
John McLeod, from the poem, I Believe ...

"And which will you choose? For 'Life' is choice…."
John McLeod, from the poem, Awakening

"It's the journey that's important, not the getting there!"
John McLeod, from the poem, It's The Journey That's Important

"Love is ever where the heart will find it no matter how unlikely seems the place, ..."
John McLeod, from the poem, Love Is Ever…

"Love much dear friends for love will bring the healing joy and hope of Spring..."
John McLeod, from the poem, Live….laugh…and Love

"If Home is where the heart is then may your Home be blessed..."
John McLeod, from the poem, If Home is Where The Heart is ...

"...words can be a powerful healing tool if used with loving intention, to uplift, encourage and inspire."
John McLeod

"Life holds so many simple blessings, each day bringing its own individual wonder."
John McLeod (Jaymac)

"Each day's a gift
Of Life divine
A precious jewel
That's yours and mine!"
John McLeod from the poem, I Believe In Miracles….

"Keep on keeping on!
John McLeod

Empty fears we all have,
Most worryings are needless,
But still we fail to understand
And go on fretting heedless.
How often then to find
Our troubles scarcely worth a penny,
Imagined hurdles, truly so,
And bridges crossed, too many!

Seek not to climb to mountain's top
Nor sail the oceans wide
For Paradise's happy glade
Is waiting deep inside...
Seek thus that calm serenity,
Wear joy upon your face,
And find your peace of mind within
Your heart's sweet garden place!