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Introverted Christian, puzzle-solving, athletic, musician Who loves his bride, his children, his lineage. I think love is the key to most locks, joy is attainable, peace is achievable. I feel blessed to be alive, lucky to be in love, amazed by warmth of friendship. I fear being trapped, being paralyzed, being insignificant. I would like to see Paris art museums and 30 MLB stadiums. And grandchildren! I am a California resident; home of Yosemite, Disneyland, Golden Gate bridge. Encourager

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Bill Baker

Date: 7/15/2022 2:38:00 PM

Thanks for the snap shot bio. We have much in common, the exception would be music. Although I can play the guitar and piano, voice is my preferred instrument . I've sang in chiors since Junior High, and at church since 16. I'm self taught on the instruments mentioned. Thanks for sharing through poetry, John. Bill

John Watt
Date: 7/15/2022 4:21:00 PM

Bill, we do have a lot in common! I also am self-taught in guitar and piano and I've sung in choirs since my college days. In fact my wife Janet is our church choir director (She is really good... I wrote a poem about her called My Choir Director). Thanks for reading and commenting!

Grace Daub

Date: 5/16/2022 1:38:00 PM

I love this and it sounds like we have much in common except I am a gramma and I live in Canada! You are my brother in Christ! Thanks for the inspiration!

John Watt
Date: 5/16/2022 3:30:00 PM

Thank you, my sister in Christ, for digging deep into my past posts to find this one and bless me with your comment. It's nice to know we have much in common!

Eve Roper

Date: 4/27/2020 11:23:00 PM

I've gotten to know you a little bit more, John, your poetry is just wonderful. Congratulations on Dear Heart's Bio contest. Great way to introduce ourselves to others. Hugs Eve

John Watt
Date: 4/27/2020 11:41:00 PM

Thank you Eve, for taking the time to walk through my bio and leave behind and encouraging note. I love that you describe yourself as an impressionistic writer, for I do so enjoy impressionistic paintings. And please let me know if you ever get a bunco party together! Hugs ~ John

Constance La France

Date: 4/26/2020 11:56:00 AM

John, congratulations on your win in my contest with your bio poem, so nice to know more about you, we share many things _Constance

John Watt
Date: 4/26/2020 10:11:00 PM

Constance, so nice to participate in your contest and be counted among your winners. See my soupmail...

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/25/2020 4:04:00 PM

Wishing you well deserved congratulations on placing in the contest, John, glad to get to know you better!

John Watt
Date: 4/26/2020 10:02:00 PM

I've already told you how much I loved your bio, Michelle. I agree with you, it is nice to get to know each other better through our writings. Andrea just posted a new contest regarding writing a bio. Intriguing!

Jan Allison

Date: 4/25/2020 3:30:00 PM

so wonderful to read your bio, you are all this and much more! I started mine but couldnt get going with it but in the poem I started I share with you the wish to have grandchildren:-) congrats on your win and for all your encouragement to me and other poets here:-) hugs Jan xx

John Watt
Date: 4/26/2020 9:58:00 PM

I've so enjoyed getting to know you. I have certainly been the recipient of many of your encouraging comments, as have many others. You have meant a lot to this website for a LONG time. Thank you, Jan ~ hugs

Sonia Walker

Date: 4/25/2020 2:57:00 PM

John, a fun bio to read. It is good to know that we have an encourager among the family of writers. ~ Sonia

John Watt
Date: 4/26/2020 9:56:00 PM

I'm 'encouraged' to hear that, haha! Thank you Sonia for your kind words; I so enjoyed your bio as well. Congrats for your winning placement.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/25/2020 1:14:00 PM

Love seeing this one again. Love how REAL it is. You are my friend because you are totally authentic AND such a wonderful encourager.

John Watt
Date: 4/27/2020 12:08:00 AM

You say the nicest things. Soupmail!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/25/2020 12:49:00 PM

John, Congratulations on your win in the contest. I enjoyed this the first time I read it. So glad I got to read it again. Love the way you encapsulated the poem with your first and last words.

John Watt
Date: 4/26/2020 9:54:00 PM

Sam, thanks for the double play that got us out of the inning! Appreciate your encouragement (see my comment on 'I Am')

Winged Warrior

Date: 4/25/2020 10:24:00 AM

Congrats!! on your win Johnny Watts...a lovely bio my friend...I totally agree with my dear sissy Susan down bellow...best wishes from the Wingster :o)

John Watt
Date: 4/26/2020 9:53:00 PM

Wings, I am grateful for your boundless enthusiasm! Thanks for the congrats and kind words.

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/9/2020 8:05:00 PM

'Encourager', yes indeed! Your bio reveals what I thought by reading your compelling poetry and receiving your insightful, uplifting comments... that you are a beautiful being, John. I am proud to be one of your many friends on PS and your bio only deepens my admiration of you and your artistry. I love these lines the most; 'Who loves his bride, his children, his lineage. I think love is the key to most locks, joy is attainable, peace is achievable.' - so wonderfully said. Warmest wishes for you and yours in these trying times, dear poet.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/9/2020 10:25:00 PM

Thank you for your generous kindness, John. How wonderful it is to share in fellowship an appreciation of each other’s art.. it is as rewarding as the creative process itself. Unfortunately, I haven’t been joining in the contests for the last few months because my time here has been so limited. But I look forward to seeing your gem high on the winner’s list, my wonderful friend.

John Watt
Date: 4/9/2020 9:07:00 PM

I would say the same about you, dear Susan! You have encouraged me with your lovely, thoughtful, poetic, and insightful comments that indicate a love of words and a deep caring for your poetry friends. I have many times had my spirits lifted and my poetic soul soaring after reading your beautiful words of insight and uplift. I'm glad you enjoyed this bio, will you be writing one soon? I hope so! Hugs ~ John

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/9/2020 7:33:00 AM

Hello John Watt I am so pleased to know you. Thank you for your Bio. Enjoy your day. Stay safe my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/13/2020 7:59:00 AM

Hello John Watt,your bio was very interesting. I hope you had a good Easter. Enjoy your day my friend. Stay safe my friend.

John Watt
Date: 4/9/2020 9:41:00 AM

Hi Darlene, I'm glad you were able to learn a little more about me from this poem. Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoy your day as well, and stay safe, my friend.

Brian Strand

Date: 4/6/2020 2:27:00 AM

Thanks for your youtube comment John,here are the words https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/a_poetry_piece_1236980

Rercy Zola-Zaba

Date: 4/5/2020 9:02:00 AM

It's a pleasure knowing a lovely soul like you John, so imperfectly perfect ,now that's one thing I love about poems, they are a way of freely expressing oneself and for the reader to understand and get to know the person behind the honest words.This is by far the best poem written by you because it truly represents who you are and I enjoyed it!

Rercy Zola-Zaba
Date: 4/6/2020 9:32:00 AM

I will give a try and see how it goes,thanks for suggesting it!

John Watt
Date: 4/5/2020 11:55:00 AM

Rercy, you are always so generous in your assessments, both of writer and writings. Thank you! I would love to see you try this contest, it is called Bio-Modified. A good opportunity for poets to reach deep inside, and for other poets to see a little more of you from behind the veil. Warmly, John

Paul Callus

Date: 4/4/2020 2:48:00 PM

You sound like a great, amazing man, John! I hope you'll have lots of grandchildren...and you're lucky to be athletic since I can assure you from personal experience that going round Parisian museums can take its toll on you:) Regards // paul

John Watt
Date: 4/4/2020 4:57:00 PM

Oh Paul, you are too kind! Thank you for the advise on Paris, though we won't be traveling any time soon, that's for sure! Thanks for the visit, my friend ~ John

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/2/2020 4:32:00 PM

Yes you are dear friend! I feel like I just got an additional peek into you! Love the phrase "love is the key to most locks." And, love that you included "musician." I am with you on the stadium tour! That made me smile! Who's on first? Best of luck in the contest "encourager."

John Watt
Date: 4/2/2020 7:59:00 PM

Many smiles for your comment, Sam. I felt awkward doing this one... usually I write of characters, scenes, dialog, or ideas. This is just looking in the mirror "staring and sharing". But I appreciate the warm reception greatly.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/2/2020 3:59:00 PM

I too would like to see a Paris art museum! 'love is the key to most locks' - how true - I see you are blessed, and wise enough to know it!

John Watt
Date: 4/2/2020 8:02:00 PM

I am blessed, Michelle, and reminded of it every day. My first stop in Paris will be the Musée d’Orsay, care to join me? Smiles, John

Ilene Bauer

Date: 4/2/2020 3:44:00 PM

wow - you've revealed so much about yourself in this poem, john, and have done so quite beautifully. i didn't know that you live in california and am surprised to hear you describe yourself as "introverted" but you sound very content with your life (which comes through in so many of your poems). this seems like a nice challenge to write...

John Watt
Date: 4/2/2020 8:05:00 PM

I'm just full of surprises, aren't I? It's nice to peel back the mask a little bit and let my friends catch a glimpse. Thank you for your very warm commentary, I would love to see you take the challenge. Smiles ~ John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/2/2020 3:42:00 PM

I forgot. Was number 4 one of your numbers? They are the people good at solving puzzles!!

John Watt
Date: 4/4/2020 1:50:00 AM

I think I'm a number zero, the guy who keeps forgetting what his number is...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/2/2020 3:41:00 PM

I LOVE it, John!! Your two words are so YOU. People do not know this, but I too am an introvert (I am a sociable one, and I see that in you very well too). I think the only part a bit surprisiing for me would be what you fear. It's so interesting what people give as their fears!! Of those three,I would put paralyzed as the worst (kind of what I said with my word "Helpless") I saw Louvre!! I Hope you get to go there one day too. I do not even know what 30 MLB means. hahaha. GREAT poem!!

John Watt
Date: 4/4/2020 5:05:00 PM

Yes, those fears have cost me some serious sleep hours! But the way, MLB is major league baseball. I didn't like abbreviating, but I ran out of characters on that line! Poetry Soup sure helps us introverts be sociable, doesn't it! Thanks for inviting me to do this challenge.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 4/2/2020 1:58:00 PM

You are such a wonderful person. :) Blessed in so many amazing ways. Thank you for sharing this part of your world with all of us. I feel blessed to have met you here, through your words of poetry. Enjoy moments with those around you. Stay safe, my dear friend. :) Brandy

John Watt
Date: 4/2/2020 2:06:00 PM

awww, blushing now. Thanks for bringing a big smile to my heart, my dear friend. You be safe as well! ~ John