Transformation Quote

Beautiful are those whose brokenness gives birth to transformation and wisdom.

- John Mark Green

Time Wounds All Heels

 We are the walking wounded, bearing the scars of our journey.

Beautiful Dream Love Quote

 You are the beautiful dream which didn't vanish when I awoke.
      - John Mark Green

They Will Come Back Into Your Life

 Some people are storms. Protect yourself.

Significance - Poem by John Mark Green

 Your life matters.

When Life Gets Dark - Poem by John Mark Green

 In dark times, every bit of light matters. Shine the light of love wherever you are, however you can. 

Each Other's Sunshine - Love Quote by John Mark Green

 What a privilege it is to be someone's sunshine. 

Grief Is Love's Shadow

Grief is love's shadow.
The presence of absence.
An unbearable weight
of emptiness.

- John Mark Green

This is the paradox of grief - that emptiness can feel so heavy.

Such Aching Mystery - Poem by John Mark Green

 A poem from my book Taste the Wild Wonder.

Retrospective - Poem by John Mark Green

 The years are passing faster...

Taste the Wild Wonder: Poems by John Mark Green

Taste the Wild Wonder was the first book I published. It's an illustrated collection of poetry which explores the wonders and mysteries of the universe and our existence. If these topics interest you, I hope you'll pick up a copy to enjoy. 

Rain Secrets

Let's just sit quietly and listen to the secrets the rain wants to tell us. 

    - John Mark Green

Each of Us Is a Story

 Each of us is a story, waiting for a devoted reader who will take us off the shelf and embrace all our plot twists.

                         -  John Mark Green

Poetry Book Review: The Sky We Fell Through by Ryan Stone

 

I love poetry which delves into the mysteries of the cosmos and existence, and I can't think of a book which achieves that so excellently as Ryan Stone's The Sky We Fell Through.

Stone's poetic style is very accessible: modern, with no wasted words, yet each stanza spilling over with deeper meaning. The imagery of his sentences stirs the imagination, hinting at hidden mysteries. He uncorks a cosmic bottle of ancient vintage, and pours the reader an intoxicating glass of wonder.

Speaking of wonder, each poem includes a "Wonder Box" - a scientific explanation of the phenomenon explored in the poem's verses. But this is no book of dry facts. The science does not detract from the poetic experience. Think, the warmth of Carl Sagan's writing, infused with a hint of the Tao Te Ching's mysticism. Right and left brain dance beautifully together in these poems.

One thing I really enjoy about Stone's writing approach is what Robert Bly called "leaping poetry." At some point, each of his poems make a transcendent leap from matters of the universe to the existential questions of the human experience. I've not encountered many poets who do this, which is why I'm so happy to have been introduced to this writer.

As a reader, my sense of wonder is stirred by these poems. As a poet, I'm inspired to raise the bar in my own writing. Thank you Ryan Stone. 

You can find Ryan Stone's blog and book info here.

Life Is - Poem by John Mark Green

 Life is learning and unlearning. Fasten your heart's seatbelt, it's gonna be a wild ride.

The Forest of Her Heart

The forest of her heart is dark today...

A Mother's Love - John Mark Green

 A mother's love still travels on after she's gone. 

The love they gave remains in this world after they pass on. This is the legacy they leave, carried in our heart.

A Father's Love - John Mark Green

A father's love still travels on after he's gone.

The love they gave remains in this world after they pass on. This is the legacy they leave, carried in our heart.

Each Grief Journey Is Unique

Each person's grief has its own fingerprint.                 - John Mark Green

Everyone copes with grief in their own way. We may not understand their grief journey, but we can be understanding of their suffering.

She Moved Softly... Like Springtime

She moved softly

through her world

like springtime,

leaving love's flowers

blooming in her wake.

- John Mark Green

From The Light You Need II: Romantic Love Poetry 

Seek the Quiet, Find the Stillness

Seek the quiet beneath the chaos.

- John Mark Green

What is Love - Quote by John Mark Green

What is love, if not two people saving each other from loneliness, and healing each other’s wounds?

- John Mark Green

A quote from my novelette She Had a Very Inconvenient Heart.

Some Days It's Easier To Just Pretend Things Are Okay

Others may not comprehend your pain, and that can add to the hurt. I hope you find at least one person who will listen and get it.

       - John Mark Green

Every Heart Is on a Journey

I've collected all these scars, like passport stamps on my wandering heart.  - John Mark Green 

The Night Sky is Magnificent - Poem by John Mark Green

Each star burns in its own wild way...

You can shine in your own way, with your own unique light.

Glimmer of Hope Quote by John Mark Green

Sometimes people just need a glimmer of hope...

I hope that you'll find something on my blog that speaks to your heart.

Finding the Light - Poem by John Mark Green

If you feel like life has buried you, please don't give up the fight.

When you're facing darkness that seems heavy and hopeless, please keep seeking the light. It is there, even when you can't see it.

Pages of Memory - Quote by John Mark Green

 I find you sometimes, like a dried wildflower pressed between the pages of memory.

— John Mark Green

What is it that makes memories arise? A song, a scent, reasons unknown...

Just Keep Breathing by John Mark Green

There are days when you can still remember how it was to be alright...

If you are grieving or going through a dark time, please don't lose heart, my friends. Keep going. Keep breathing. You will make it through this. 

Reader Review for The Light You Need: Words of Hope and Encouragement

 So grateful for kind readers who take the time to leave a review. Thank you! My wife Christy Ann Martine and I appreciate the encouragement.

The Light You Need book link.