A Cowboy's Heart (About)

Mark Wayne is a published poet and artist who is currently working on his memoir and full length novel trilogy.

As a much younger man, he stood helplessly at the edge of the dark abyss of pain, death and grief. The experience of watching his first wife die at age 26 from breast cancer forced him to question the meaning of life in his search for answers that impact his writings to this day.

“The pain I feel now is the happiness I had before. That’s the deal.” ~CS Lewis

He has lived his entire life in the Pacific Northwest where the land, nature and people both inspire and fuel his writing. His poetry has been featured in several print and online publications as he works on his first full-length book of his poetry that explores the pain that we all face during our lives and the hope that can rise.

“To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived – that is to have succeeded.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

He is now happily remarried with a wife and beautiful daughter who keep him young in this second chapter of life that he has been granted. He enjoys horses and mountain biking when not writing. His wish is to share the joys, the sorrows, the hope and inspire others to live despite the grief we all carry. He believes in the ‘ripple effect,’ to touch one life and you may touch the world for to share the journey, however brief, is a wonderful gift.

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35 thoughts on “A Cowboy's Heart (About)”

  1. Thanks for visiting and following my blogs “Eyes to Heart” and “Musings of a Horse Mom.” … I’m really looking forward to being inspired by your words and images too. … Be well … Dorothy 🙂

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  3. How fun to meet you! One of my readers, who knows I’m a PBR and PRCA “honorary mama”, told me about your Wiley Petersen drawing, so I rushed over to have a look-see–Excellent!! I so relate to what you said about “being this old, and having your life just begin”–it’s never too late, and the best is yet to come–praise Jesus!! God bless you and your family–love, sis Caddo (You’re invited to visit at CV any ol’ time!)

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  5. Oh, you had to quote Lewis and seal my appreciation of your blog, did ya? What amazing art! I love hearing from the dads. I totally hear you….(on age and fresh beginnings….my feature post, Lessons from my 30s…). So nice to meet you. I know you will thrive here and celebrate your arrival!!

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words! Being a parent is the ultimate blessing, both the joy and the heartache! Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting, I will be sure to check out your blog also!

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  7. Mark,
    Thank you for always being so supportive on my blog. I had to come and read your ABOUT again and was so touched. I am so honored to follow your journey. Your work touches my soul!
    xoxo
    Di

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    1. Diane, I am not sure how I missed your comment here but thank you for your kind words. Very much appreciated! It is a pleasure to follow your journey as well.

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  8. Hi Mark! I wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for the Wonderful Team Member Readership Award. I don’t know if you’re into receiving such awards but I just wanted you know know how much I appreciate your continued support as a reader of my blog “Musings of a Horse Mom.” Please click on the link for more information. … Be well, Dorothy 🙂

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  9. Hi Mark… we’ve already chatted, but I wanted to say that it’s such a pleasure to meet you. The Emerson quote you have above is one of my favorites, and isn’t it the truth! 🙂 I’ve been looking through your artwork, and I’m seeing a lot of wonderful! Thank you for sharing your talent and self with all of us. 🙂

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  14. I am crying…. UGH and CS Lewis is my favorite…hands down…love him. You have a wonderful wonderful spirit. Holding someone’s hand as they die is unforgettable, especially someone you loved. My heart is with yours and I am so happy for the love’s you have in your life currently.

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  15. Wow Mark, what a heart-wrenching experience you’ve had. Something I’m sure that has marked you deeply for life. I’m glad you have two beauties in your life now.
    Blessings.
    🙂

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  19. Hi Mark, I have nominated you for The Premio Dardos Award! I bet you are quivering with excitement… or perhaps you might be hitting your head against a wall repeating the phrase “Not another award, not another award!” You don’t have to accept this award, but I would love for you to pop over to my blog and come celebrate! There will be imaginary champagne, disco balls and a drumming cat! What more could one want? Hehe.

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