Life isn't sorted into neat categories.
Tragedy and and pain don't take a break during holidays. If this is a difficult time of year for you, my heart goes out to 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.
Saturday, December 20, 2025
When The Holidays Are Painful
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Monday, December 15, 2025
Friday, December 12, 2025
A Winter Poem
We recently had a light snowy day, and the snow decorated the trees perfectly. I wrote this little poem after looking out the window, while I had my morning coffee.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Quiet Cry of My Heart - Poetic Saying
You alone heard the quiet cry of my heart.
From The Light You Need: Words of Hope and Encouragement
by Christy Ann Martine and John Mark Green
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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
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With grief, there are no right words. Only the quiet presence of those who care. 💙
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