When I was young, libraries and books were a magical escape from life's pain. Can you relate?
John Mark Green
John Mark Green is a poet and a writer of short fiction, living in Ontario, Canada. He is the author of five books, two of which are co-authored with his wife, poet Christy Ann Martine.
Friday, July 17, 2026
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Hold on to Nature's Heartbeat
May the rhythmic rolling motion
of the ocean's ceaseless waves
bring you comfort in the chaos
of these strange, uncertain days.
— John Mark Green
Friday, July 10, 2026
Life Is Breath on Windowpanes
Life is breath on windowpanes,
we trace our hearts into the gray,
while knowing time will fade it all away.
- John Mark Green
Monday, July 6, 2026
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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The Comfort of Books
When I was young, libraries and books were a magical escape from life's pain. Can you relate?
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