Words – Mark Wayne – "Warrior, Poet and Writer"

Just this… don’t believe the BULL$v+! LIES

May 23, 2020May 23, 2020 Mark Wayne

I admit in the time of uncertainty with the COVID-19 virus, stay at home orders, social distancing and the conflicting news reports I struggle with my own anxiety. Each day when I awake is another occasion to rise up as a warrior despite the fears that may come.

It is a time of not knowing what or who to believe. So, I will chose to put my trust in this…

And Jesus said to him, “‘If You can?’ All things are possible to him who believes.” ~Mark 9:23
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And if this is true, all things are possible, then I cry out with this refrain.

“I do believe; help my unbelief.” ~Mark 9:24
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The world tells us you to be, what to do and what say. The world lies because our enemy lies and we so easily believe those lies when we are called to be warriors.

In the words of John Lovell, founder of the Warrior Poet Society

Warrior Poets are those who train and fight for higher purpose. Warrior Poets become students of the art of war so that they may triumph when the enemy calls. ~John Lovell #WarriorPoetSociety #WPSN #Quote
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I have shed many tears over the years. Tears of sadness and heartbreak and tears of joy. Tears do not make one weak, they reveal our hearts.

Jesus wept. ~John 11:35
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Here’s to the fighters, the dreamers, the doers and those who will stand up. May we all find ourselves strengthen during this time and at all times. May we seek those who are hurting and reach out a hand. May we rest in the promises of the one who is yet to come.

Do not hide who you were created to be and do not let the world break you, for you are so much more than ordinary! ~M #Quote #Motivation #Encouragement #WarriorPoet
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Grief, Life, Poetry

No Answers…

February 15, 2020February 15, 2020 Mark Wayne

Faith begins in the midst of our doubts when you believe you have nothing left to lose!

#JustBelieve #HopeLives #LoveChangesPeople

Grief, Poetry

However, I Have Felt the Drift Begin

January 20, 2020 Mark Wayne

An older photo of the Columbia River in Central Washington.

The howling wind
Convicts our souls
While looking back
We search for truth
Along lonely paths
Hiding the regrets
However, I have felt
The drift begin

©Mark Wayne 2020

Struggling now with so many things. And yet I am trying to chose to continue to believe in a better tomorrow. My mind is confused, feeling lonely and this old picture taken years ago and these words penned in this moment capture how I feel.

#JustBelieve #HopeLives #LoveChangesPeople #YouMatter #BeAWarrior

“However, I have felt the drift begin.” #BlogPost #YouMatter #WritingCommunity
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Life, Poetry

Straight Outta the Black

January 1, 2020January 1, 2020 Mark Wayne

He’s comin’ a running

Straight outta the black

As the dark starts to fade

Into gray as colors invade

He’s painting this world

While dreaming in colors

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” ~C.S. Lewis
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#JustBelieve #HopeLives #LoveChangesPeople

Poetry

A Warrior’s Cry!

December 8, 2019December 8, 2019 Mark Wayne

Writing

Sometimes it’s all worth it!

October 31, 2019October 31, 2019 Mark Wayne

It is the eve of National Novel Writing Month 2019 (NaNoWriMo 2019), where we crazy writers jump in with both feet attempting to write at least 50,000 words in 30 days.

This is my second year in s row and 4th overall. I have accomplished the feat (50,000 words) each time and “won”. What that really means is I know have 3 shitty first draft manuscripts that I need to start editing. Yikes!

Well this afternoon I received notice that 3 of my poems had been selected for the short list and will be included in the Broken Hearts, Healing Words – An A.B.Baird Anthology.