Freedom – Mark Wayne – Author and Warrior

Heading into 2021 “Like a Boss!”

December 28, 2020December 22, 2020 Mark Wayne

We are now four days from the year 2021 and putting 2020 in our rear view mirrors. A fresh start so to speak and the choice is ours. Each and everyone of us. Christmas is over, the wrapping paper should be all cleaned up and the tree… well some may have already drug it out of the house, dried pine needles falling everywhere. So here we are and the question I pose to you is …

What are your plans for 2021?

If nothing else, I suggest you face each day of the new year like a boss! Take charge of your life, live your dreams and don’t let anyone else take that away from you. I believe in you! You have four days to get your sh– together, prepare and be ready. It’s coming, now go …

Life, Photograph

Wordless Wednesday – #22

November 4, 2020November 4, 2020 Mark Wayne

November 4, 2020
Day after election day in America

Adventure, Animals, Art

America – Forgotten Echos of the Past

July 4, 2020July 2, 2020 Mark Wayne

The American Bison is a true original and its image takes us back to a seldom remembered past when they roamed freely over the land prior to their decimation almost to extinction at the hands of man. In this image from my goal was to capture the simple beauty, strength and majesty of this truly magnificent animal.

So much of history is lost to the echoes and which version of history depends on who is telling it. Each side has an agenda in which the truth can easily get lost. We forget that we all are from somewhere and traveling our paths around this spinning green ball hurtling through space and time.

We lift up people for one good act then tear them down for one bad one. We admire the thought and criticize the action that follows.
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If we were to measure the worth of every human being on whether they never fell short, all would fall short. Only Jesus Christ walked this earth not committing a sin. We lie to others, hiding the truth even from ourselves that we would never do such a thing. For we are better than them. Are we really?

Aren’t we all just sinners, and don’t we all need saving? That is where our commonality lies, that it is only by grace that we can find healing.

#JustBelieve #HopeLives #GraceChangesPeople

Happy 4th of July America!

We can and must be better than this!

Poetry

Do You Believe You Can Be, Forgiven and Free?

September 5, 2016September 3, 2016 Mark Wayne

All of creation sings,
great and small.
The rocks cry out,
grace and mercy!
Every voice will shout,
love and joy!

When the end begins,
darkness and evil.
Casts it deathly pall,
hate and fear.
In the midst of,
pain and suffering

Our faith grows with,
peace and hope.
When all of creation,
believes and sees.
All is made right,
forgiven and free.

Forgiven and Free

Animals, Art

Happy 4th of July!

July 4, 2015 Mark Wayne

A throwback ink wash and crayon drawing that I completed many years ago. The sentiment still rings true, that despite our troubles I am proud to be an American. Especially, today as we celebrate another 4th of July and the freedom’s we enjoy.

God bless and be safe!

Life

FREEDOM, requires sacrifice.

May 25, 2015May 24, 2015 Mark Wayne

On this Memorial Day of 2015, as an American, I pause to reflect on the freedom’s I have and all the sacrifices of those who have made that possible.

THANK YOU!

Let me never take what I have for granted nor ever forget.

Poetry

Hiding

January 8, 2015January 8, 2015 Mark Wayne

As we enter the second week of 2015, I have found myself hiding. Hiding from the world, from family, from friends and even from myself. One of my last posts from 2014 was a poem and video about being tired of wearing masks, hiding my true self from others. I want freedom and even intimate transparency, even though it scares me so much.

My desires have waned over the years and now it feels like it is time to step out from hiding. I still have no idea where I am going in 2015 or what I will be doing. In other words I have no goals or resolutions at least not yet. 🙂 More to come on that I am sure.

There are forces at work in my life and I feel myself being lead back but to what, I do not know. So here is the first post of the new year so buckle up and enjoy the ride! For who knows where the road may take us and the adventure that awaits! ~M

In the shadows

Darkness resides

In the shadows

Evil hides

Hiding within

Hiding without

Hiding in plain sight

Hiding..

Choosing not to see

Frozen steams

Rivers of ice

Memories dream

Hiding from

Hiding out

Hiding in plain sight

Hiding…

Pain we feel

Lost meaning

Words ring hollow

Fates careening

Hiding down

Hiding up

Hiding in plain sight

Hiding…

Masked in smiles

Invisible breath

Long lilting miles

Courting death

We spend our days

Hiding…

As love decays

While we are hiding

Art, Poetry

It Don’t Matter

October 21, 2014October 21, 2014 Mark Wayne

What I say
What I do
Who I am
Who I may be
It don’t matter to you

What you say
What you do
Who you are
Who you may be
It don’t matter to me

We are each unique
Not quite the same
A beautiful tapestry
Of joy and pain

You be you
I’ll be me
We won’t mind
And let’s just all be free

A whimsical poem for number 21 of 31 for October Poetry Writing Month, #OctPoWriMo. Into the home stretch now! Smile!

Adventure, Photograph

Freedom Rolling

September 29, 2014 Mark Wayne

There is a freedom when the tires are rolling over dirt and the only sound you hear is the wind in your ears. ~M

If I can bicycle, I bicycle. ~David Attenborough

I have always struggled to achieve excellence. One thing that cycling has taught me is that if you can achieve something without a struggle it’s not going to be satisfying. ~Greg LeMond

Cycling can be lonely, but in a good way. It gives you a moment to breathe and think, and get away from what you’re working on. ~David Byrne

If biking is your passion, set aside time to enjoy a good ride. ~Patrick Dempsey