Hope a Wilder Hope

 The world needs more wild hope and abundant love. Let’s be that light. ✨

She Sees the Wonder - Love Poem

For my wife, Christy Ann Martine on her birthday.
I love you. ❤️

The Hearts I Find Most Beautiful - Poem

 If you’ve ever loved through pain, smiled through tears, or helped through heartache — you are a beacon of hope.

My New Kids Poetry Book Is Almost Here

 I'm excited to announce my new kids poetry book - A Horse Is in My House Again - is almost here. Lots of funny new poems, with adorable cartoon artwork by the same artist who illustrated I Met a Woolly Mammoth. The paperback will be live on November 12th. In the meantime, the Kindle eBook is now available for preorder here: 

Are you ready for more of the witty wordplay and lively rhymes that children enjoy reading? John Mark Green is back with his second book of poetry for children.

A Horse Is in My House Again is packed with brand-new poems about amusing animals, hilarious characters, and magical adventures. This poetry collection also features captivating black and white cartoon artwork, ideal for readers aged 5-10.

Beautiful Hearts Quote

 Some hearts don’t shine because life’s been easy… they shine because they never stopped fighting. 

Unhealed Hearts Can Cause Collateral Damage

I’ve seen this happen in others, and in myself too. Sometimes the pain we don’t deal with spills out and hurts people we love. Healing isn’t optional… it’s how we stop the damage.

Meet Me In My Brokenness

A Wounded Heart's Plea poem