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Something to Someone

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"At the end of each day
We should be
One step closer
To what we should be"

The pages are unnumbered and there are no titles. The pages like shadows of rippling water in a beautiful pond or dry desert sands blown across a vast escape are classically arranged and present poetic musings of a deep heartfelt nature.

The third poem is a profound start to a book of pure poetic longing. Javan expresses his inner turmoil over life's paradox. He expresses his need to seek balance between two extremes.

"For while some people have
A shoulder to cry on
It is the destiny of others
That they must cry alone"

A few poems are a prayer and others resemble a poet growing through changing life circumstances. The wisdom from a life well lived all while fighting the human condition and realizing the need for human connection.

Javan is a sensitive soul touched by beauty and he expresses his thoughts in poems that read like beautiful gifts from the heart. Now and then you meet someone amazing who sends you a poetry book of great meaning. "Something to Someone" is a beautiful gift where your soul can grow. Thank you!

~The Rebecca Review

These books have helped me through every difficult situation I have encountered. I am amazed that I can re-read them over and over and still be moved by the emotion and sincerity in the words. This is the best set of books I have ever owned.

This is one of the most beautiful books I have ever read. I came across it during a particularly unhappy time in my life, and while it didn't come close to fixing things, it moved me to tears and still does. Read it, and share it with anyone you love.

The entire Javan collection exposes the emotions that go straight to the heart and soul of each of us. They express love, loss, growth, and spiritaulity that brings tears to the eyes and encouragemnt to the soul. Javan needs to write more of these inspiring books. These words are from his college Biology Lab partner at Brevard College 1966. Having known Javan makes the words even more meaningful.

I received this book among the four-book set of Javan's poetry as a Christmas gift in 2003 and didn't put them down until I was finished reading each of them. Then I read them again...and again...
The poetry within Javan's pages is elegant in its simplistic nature. Instead of intrepreting each with your mind, as with those of the more formal, literary (cold?) genre, you will find that you read them in the format intended - translated with the heart.
Sometimes it is in the simple that one finds the genius of something and I found this particular philosophy easy to think while reading Javan's verses.
I can understand the appeal of his books to a wide audience because Javan's are very open, honest and the life topics written about, apply to everyone - regardless of gender or station in life - never leaving a hint of bitterness in the afterthought of reading.
The story of Javan's journey to publishing sucess (located at is web site) is also interesting and inspiring.
I recommend any of the four books written by Javan, especially to any who never before thought they would enjoy reading poetry. Check out the prices of each book - they can't be beat and are well worth the value!

It's like a best friend I pull out to remind myself of what matters most when I'm going through a rough time. That sounds sappy, but it really is a great book.

The main point that I see in this book is the fact that everyone is an individual--and that is okay! People have always tried to be other things, and this book makes you feel that what you are is okay. It is very well written, and very moving. It also deals with the concept of fate, and of things that are meant to be. His poetry is extremely moving and emotional, and I look forward to reading more of his work.

This review is long overdue. I was given this book by a mentor of mine in high school, fourteen years ago and have always kept it safe and reread it at least once a year. She has a very special place in my thoughts. Without her, I would not have written several poems of my own. I can relate to what the words are said here in this book. Sometimes I wanted what the pages describe to everyone who reads this book. Finally after years, I found that Special Someone and know that I am Something to Someone.

Javan,
I enjoy your books. I am looking forward to more. If you would increase the size of the letters and make them a little darker that would make it as comfortable to the eyes as it is to the mind. When a person goes through their second childhood ,as I am ,one doesn't see as well as the first time they read your books.

Thank you,
Harold Phillips

I gave this book as a present to my girlfriend who just loved it, as did I. He's a wonderful writer.