Lonely Streets - Sad Poem By John Mark Green

 I walk these lonely streets at dark...

Small Talk Poem by John Mark Green

For introverts, small talk is boring, but deep conversations are energizing.

Between Breaths - Poem By John Mark Green

Each breath is a gift. The years pass far too quickly. The time to live is now.

You can find this poem and more in my book Taste the Wild Wonder.

Cosmic Lottery - Poem By John Mark Green

 I think that time travel and multiverse stories are so fascinating. How would our lives have changed is we had made different choices along the way?

The Ache That Would Not Leave - Prose Poem

Have you ever felt a persistent and wild longing?

Each Other's Sunshine Love Quote

Bring the light of love into every situation.

Never Apologize For Your Battle Scars

 Honor your brave heart. It has carried you through so much.

Beyond These Tears - Poem

If you are going through a tough time right now, don't give up. 

Favorite Destination - love poem by John Mark Green

"...Your heart is my favorite destination."

From the book The Light You Need II: Romantic Love Poetry by Christy Ann Martine and John Mark Green

How Do We Go On - Grief Poem By John Mark Green

How do we go on after the unthinkable happens?

Beneath the Rust and Grime

Joy is waiting for you.

A Quiet Death - Poem by John Mark Green

 Biting your tomorrow so words don't slip out . . .

Never Let Dark Times Rob You Of Hope

 In the dark times, hope is more important than ever.

Kindness Matters

Now, more than ever, it's vital to hold on to our humanity. Spread love and kindness wherever you go.

Wounds We Learn To Live With

May you find healing for your hidden wounds. May you rise and thrive.

You Are the Beautiful Dream

When love turns dreams into reality...

The passing years can bring a painful clarity.

When It Rains - Rainy Day Poem By John Mark Green

 When it rains, the world is magically transformed.

The Things We Carry Silently

We all have things we carry silently inside because others may not understand.

And If the Stars Should Ever Die

This line is from a poem in the book The Light You Need II: Romantic Love Poetry.

I also wrote a short story inspired by it, titled "If the Stars Should Ever Die," which can be found in my book of short fiction, She Had a Very Inconvenient Heart. In the story, lovers face the end of the world together when a mysterious force begins killing the stars and devouring all light in the universe.

You Are Not the Darkness You Endured

What you went through does not define you.
The light inside of you is stronger than the darkness you endured.
You are a victor, not a victim. Keep letting that light shine.

Romantic Love Poem by John Mark Green

The way our fingers intertwine feels so natural and right . . .

This little romantic love poem can be found in The Light You Need II: Romantic Love Poetry, which I co-authored with my wife, Christy Ann Martine.

Welcome to John Mark Green's Author Blog

 Welcome to my author blog, where you can find out more about my poetry, fiction, and upcoming books releases.

"Go Stand Small Beneath the Stars" is from my very first book of poetry, called Taste the Wild Wonder.

This collection of poems was published in 2018, and in 2020, it was selected as a Book of the Week by Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper.

If you enjoy poems that explore our place in the universe through the lens of awe, mixed with a bit of whimsy and a touch of melancholy, you'll want to check this book out.