Meet Me Halfway

by Javan

56 pages Javan Press; First Edition edition (April 1981) English

Genres: Poetry

56 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1981

About the author

Javan (which is the author's given middle name) was born October 19, 1946 in a small North Carolina town. He lived in N.C. through high school and college, then moved to Atlanta in 1968, where he worked as an agent for Eastern Airlines until the end of 1977. In 1979 Javan self-published his first book and started traveling around the country with his golden retriever puppy, Brandon, introducing the book to bookstores. There are four titles now available and Javan still travels both nationally and internationally. Unfortunately, Brandon died in 1988.

Reviews

[Cody Johnson]

This book is awe inspiring. I have never felt quite as accepted and full of hope as when i was reading this book. it makes love a simplicity but also a respected and necessary journey. i would reccomend this to all who have ever considered themselves in love. There is no exception to its brilliance.

[Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

My absolute favorite book of poems.
I love the way Javan writes about love when it is real.

[Eric · Rating 2 out of 5]

Many people complain life never gave them any chances. We are given life we must take the chances.

It's interesting what we can find when we take the occasional closer look. I found three of the books in this series while glancing through the poetry section at a local Barnes & Noble, tucked next to a Norton Critical edition of Paradise Lost. I glanced through several of the writings in each, bought all three and had B&N order me the fourth.

This is one of a series of four books by the author Javan that are themed collections of poetry and the author's thoughts. Each of the books is filled with poetry that is, many times, melodramatic, sounding so much like social media status updates, or those silly artificial 'inspirational' placards that you find in kitchens, though there are quite a few writings that have just that extra slice of truth that leaves it ringing in your mind several hours after you've read it.

I've often wondered and racked my brain but I guess I'll just never know, why one person looks and sees the rain while another is seeing a rainbow.

[Shani Babe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first discovered this book almost 20 years ago. From that moment, Javan became one of my favorite authors. I still have my very first copy. At one time I had all four of his books but I guess it's time to reorder.
As for my review of this book... It's timeless. Still brings the same tears it brought over 20 years ago. His message is true of so many of us (if not all). If you have ever loved, yearned for love, or lost love, this book is for you. We all have the need to be met half way.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Making relationships work is something that requires effort on behalf of both participants. This book of poetry conveys that very nicely.
" There have been times
When I needed you
But you were not there
And a few times
When you were there
There was no need
But that's all over-shadowed
By the times I needed you

And you were there"

[Dianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series! These book are just up there as my favorite to have read about love in my early 20's! These books were written my a man and are great for both men and women to read. As a matter of fact everyone must read them. They are simply amazing!

[Heather]

See review of Something to Someone...

[Ariel Matthews · Rating 3 out of 5]

An author who believed what he was writing was simply enough for someone out there. I’m sorry about Brandon.

[mal · Rating 5 out of 5]

the falling in love, the making love, the standard ground of love, and the loss of love. a quick and pretty read.