Some people bring out the best in you.
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.
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Ghosted Quote by John Mark Green
If they didn't have the basic decency to communicate like an adult, don't waste time trying to figure them out.
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Lover and Friend poem
A love poem that I wrote with my wife Christy Ann Martine. This poem is included in our book The Light You Need II: Romantic Love Poetry
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Lose Ourselves
Let the world outside
forget us for a while,
as we lose ourselves
in these moments together.
Even when we don’t speak,
the silence is charged
with magic and meaning.
Hearts have their own language,
and ours are always speaking.
— John Mark Green / Lose Ourselves
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Unexpected Visitor - Quote
After a season of pain, the return of joy;
an unexpected visit from a long-lost friend.
— John Mark Green
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The way our fingers intertwine feels so natural and right . . . This little romantic love poem can be found in The Light You Need II: Roman...
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