jdubqca

poetry by j matthew waters

about jdub

J Matthew Waters is my pen name. “jdubqca” is my twitter handle. j for John (first name), dub for W (first letter of last name), and qca for Quad Cities Area where I was born and bred (loosely defined as Rock Island and Moline in Illinois and Davenport and Bettendorf on the Iowa side).

After earning a liberal arts degree in English from the University of Iowa in 1984, I’ve since enjoyed a career in the financial services industry. My first collection of poetry entitled “Five Hundred Pieces” was self-published in 1997. My second collection entitled “In the Middle of Somewhere” was self-published as a Kindle edition in 2011. The poems appearing in my third collection, “101 Chances” (chosen from over 500 posted on this blog over a 30 month period), is illustrated by Millie Ho, and concludes with an unreleased series of haiku. In late 2015, I released my latest collection entitled “Forty-Five Revolutions per Minute.”

71 thoughts on “about jdub”

nightlake on July 20, 2012 at 8:37 pm said:

Thank you so much for following my blog. Good luck with your blog and looking towards reading more of your poetry.

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- J Matthew Waters on July 20, 2012 at 8:42 pm said:
  
  i share the same sentiment thank you so much
  
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lscotthoughts on August 9, 2012 at 2:38 pm said:

Hi John,

Thanks so much for all of your visits, likes and follow! I’m sorry for the delayed response, as I seem to be consistently behind in reading blogs these days…I look forward to reading more of your thoughts and writing, too! My hubby and I have been married almost 24 years and have a 17 yr old son and our daughter is almost 21…

Take care,
Lauren

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- J Matthew Waters on February 4, 2013 at 6:23 am said:
  
  Thank you for visiting my little place for poetry and leaving this message. I know what you mean about trying to keep up on blog reading. Keep up the great work on your end, I look forward to reading more of you work. JW
  
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lifesjourneyblog author on August 11, 2012 at 7:10 pm said:

Thank you for finding my blog and liking my post. I hope you come back!

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- J Matthew Waters on August 11, 2012 at 7:12 pm said:
  
  You’re welcome and thanks all the same. Happy blogging to you!
  
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thatdudeeddie on August 11, 2012 at 8:28 pm said:

I like the name, very creative. Stay awesome!

Love and peace.

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- J Matthew Waters on August 11, 2012 at 8:42 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Eddie, and keep up the great work!
  JW
  
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yasniger on August 14, 2012 at 8:45 am said:

Thanks for showing interest in what I put out. I sincerely hope you
continue to find my works entertaining & pleasurable. Please invite
others too. Be safe, be fair, be good.

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- J Matthew Waters on August 14, 2012 at 10:52 am said:
  
  My pleasure and thanks for the follow back 🙂
  
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  - yasniger on August 14, 2012 at 2:07 pm said:
    
    I am delighted to be able to follow your work. I look forward to reading your work. Thanks
nightlake on October 17, 2012 at 10:25 pm said:

Hi Mr Waters, I’ve nominated your blog for the ‘One Lovely Blog’ award. Do check my latest post for more details.

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- J Matthew Waters on October 18, 2012 at 12:51 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much for the nomination, I am honored you had thought of me. jw
  
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lifesjourneyblog author on November 25, 2012 at 9:48 am said:

Thank you for reading and liking my latest blog post. I hope your lifes journey this holiday season is one of peace and joy!

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- J Matthew Waters on November 25, 2012 at 9:52 am said:
  
  My pleasure, Chris, and thank you for supporting my poetry.
  
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nightlake on November 29, 2012 at 7:09 pm said:

Hello, You have been nominated for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Please check my latest post for more details

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- J Matthew Waters on January 28, 2013 at 10:31 pm said:
  
  J Matthew Waters on November 30, 2012 at 6:35 am said: Edit
  Thank you once again for the nomination. Hope you have a wonderful day!
  
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Anne on February 3, 2013 at 10:41 pm said:

You’re a very special man, Jdub

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- J Matthew Waters on February 4, 2013 at 6:23 am said:
  
  Thank you very much, Anne, you are a wonderful friend.
  
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Terence W. Amerson on March 24, 2013 at 6:22 am said:

Gardens and poetry grow from the same seed. I enjoy your work with words. I bet that I would love your garden. ta

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- j matthew waters on March 24, 2013 at 8:34 am said:
  
  Thanks so much for the lovely message, Terence.
  
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deelaytful on April 5, 2013 at 12:06 am said:

Hey buddy. Thanks for camping out for a bit at my blog. 🙂 I’m rediscovering the wonders of yours 🙂

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- j matthew waters on April 5, 2013 at 6:21 am said:
  
  The pleasure is mine, Riley. Thanks for revisiting! JW
  
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yasniger on August 13, 2013 at 7:44 pm said:

Thanks for showing interest in what I put out too. I sincerely hope you continue to find my works entertaining & pleasurable. Be safe.

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Wordifull Melanie on November 14, 2013 at 12:43 pm said:

Happy Birthday!!! (I think I’ a day late…sorry)

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- j matthew waters on November 14, 2013 at 10:31 pm said:
  
  thanks so much Melanie – everyday is a birthday never belated ;`)
  
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Renee Gasper on January 8, 2014 at 9:01 pm said:

John,
I admire your work and your creativity. I am proud to be one of your fellow employees in the real world and a fellow artist of our individualities.
Renee

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- j matthew waters on January 8, 2014 at 9:29 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Renee, you just made my night. John
  
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Tokoni O. Uti on September 7, 2014 at 7:13 pm said:

Hi,

Do you accept guest posts? I’m a poet and would like to submit if you’re interested. Let Me know! i’m at j.peterswillrule@gmail.com

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- j matthew waters on September 7, 2014 at 7:23 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much for visiting and taking the time to comment. I’m currently not posting others’ work at this time, but I look forward to reading your work.
  
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aquene7 on October 7, 2014 at 4:34 pm said:

Hiyah, I really like your blog and I have nominated you for ‘One Lovely Blog Award’ just click this link http://stepping2yourdreams.wordpress.com/2014/10/07/one-lovely-blog-award/

🙂

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- j matthew waters on October 7, 2014 at 5:48 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much for visiting my little poetry world. I’m honored by your nomination.
  
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  - aquene7 on October 7, 2014 at 5:52 pm said:
    
    Your welcome, I was happy to nominate you:-)
chrisnelson61 on January 17, 2015 at 12:41 pm said:

Thanks for the follow. I hope you enjoy my writing as much as I do yours.

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- j matthew waters on January 17, 2015 at 3:19 pm said:
  
  My pleasure, Chris and thanks to you as well. I’m looking forward to reading more of your wonderful work.
  
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PuppyDoc (Phoebe) on January 17, 2016 at 2:52 pm said:

Love your blog and your writing! Looking forward to reading more. 🙂 Best, phoebe

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- j matthew waters on January 17, 2016 at 2:57 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, Phoebe. Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know. It means a great deal to me that you think so!
  
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2ndhalfolife on February 7, 2016 at 1:28 pm said:

Thanks for visiting my blog! I’m working still on my poetry…. 🙂

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- j matthew waters on February 7, 2016 at 1:48 pm said:
  
  My pleasure and thanks so much for stopping by mine.
  
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  - 2ndhalfolife on February 7, 2016 at 7:13 pm said:
    
    Pleasure
cmblackwood on February 16, 2016 at 12:51 pm said:

Very impressive blog, John. I look forward to your posts.

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- j matthew waters on February 16, 2016 at 1:38 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, Ms. Blackwood.
  
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Vonita on February 16, 2016 at 11:35 pm said:

Hi, good to meet you, your poetry is wonderful!

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- j matthew waters on February 17, 2016 at 6:20 am said:
  
  You as well, Vonita – thank you, fellow poet.
  
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Stephanae V. McCoy on May 13, 2016 at 5:54 am said:

Hi jdubqca, I found your blog through a tweet and wanted to pop in to say hello and check out your site. I look forward to reading your works. Have a nice weekend! Steph

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- j matthew waters on May 13, 2016 at 6:00 am said:
  
  Thank you for stopping by and letting me know. I hope you enjoy my poetry.
  
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  - Stephanae V. McCoy on May 13, 2016 at 6:01 am said:
    
    You’re welcome! 🙂
voulaah on May 17, 2016 at 8:04 am said:

Happy to discover and follow your blog
anita
https://femmeetinfos.wordpress.com

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- j matthew waters on May 17, 2016 at 8:07 am said:
  
  Thank you very much – I’m happy to be discovered by you, Anita.
  
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  - voulaah on May 17, 2016 at 8:08 am said:
    
    you’re welcome
ksbeth on May 23, 2016 at 8:16 pm said:

hi john – thanks for stopping by for a read and a follow, i’m enjoying looking over your site and will be following you as well. best, beth

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- j matthew waters on May 23, 2016 at 8:26 pm said:
  
  my pleasure, Beth, and thanks so much for following back, it’s an honor.
  
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Dee on August 25, 2016 at 2:53 pm said:

Hi John. I so enjoy your poems and nominated you for a Liebster Award. Best wishes.

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- j matthew waters on August 25, 2016 at 5:19 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, Dee, I am humbled and honored for your thoughtfulness.
  
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Mary Caliendo on December 5, 2016 at 3:26 pm said:

Thanks so much for visiting my sites, my daughter is in her Junior Year at Augustana and I have gotten to know that area, I love it there now! I love your work.

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- j matthew waters on December 5, 2016 at 5:38 pm said:
  
  My pleasure and many thanks for stopping by and commenting, Mary. Augustana is a wonderful college – I’m happy to hear you’ve been enjoying the area.
  
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Fiery K. on April 11, 2018 at 9:53 pm said:

I nominated you for the Quote Challenge game.
https://fierykaleidoscope.wordpress.com/2018/04/09/quote-challenge/
Also – you shouldn’t need to self publish; your poetry is REALLY GOOD. Someone should be snapping your material UP.

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- j matthew waters on April 12, 2018 at 6:56 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much for your kind comments. Until that time comes, let’s just say it’s business as usual.
  
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mayawidi on December 13, 2018 at 12:55 am said:

thank you for the visit, likes and for following my simple blog, i really appreciated it.
best regards
maya

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- j matthew waters on December 13, 2018 at 5:44 am said:
  
  My pleasure, Maya.
  
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nightlake on May 7, 2019 at 7:59 am said:

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and liking my haiku.

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- j matthew waters on May 7, 2019 at 12:36 pm said:
  
  my pleasure ~ it’s visiting your blog again!
  
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  - nightlake on August 5, 2019 at 9:19 pm said:
    
    Would you like to read my haibun published on Luna’s blog?
    
    Positivity Press #49 – Come, sit by me
  - j matthew waters on August 5, 2019 at 9:22 pm said:
    
    oh yes absolutely ~ thank you for sending me the link!
MG WELLS on October 9, 2019 at 9:22 pm said:

Thanks for sharing all your thought-provoking posts. Enjoy the day and wishing you many blessings in your life and work.

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- j matthew waters on October 9, 2019 at 9:26 pm said:
  
  my pleasure Ms. Wells ~ thank you for being here and sharing your talents
  
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  - MG WELLS on October 9, 2019 at 9:31 pm said:
    
    My pleasure.
Ali Grimshaw on August 8, 2020 at 11:38 pm said:

I just wanted to let you know that am really enjoying your poems.

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- j matthew waters on August 9, 2020 at 7:28 am said:
  
  thank you so much Ali ~ I appreciate you visiting here and sharing your thoughts
  
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etravelersclub on April 17, 2021 at 12:30 pm said:

Life experiences nicely rhymed. Nice to have come across your blog. Welcome to visit mine. Thank you.

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- j matthew waters on April 17, 2021 at 2:45 pm said:
  
  Thank you for stopping by. I will certainly check out your blog, thank you.
  
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