Mark Christmas was born in South Wales. He published his first collection; Roller Coaster Emotion in 2006. This reflected his personal life and feelings which many who read may feel equates to themselves. In 2010, Mark took on the roll of campaigner, in order to raise awareness of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and those who continually suffer once war is not media headlines any longer.
His work focuses on the emotional side which has been described as deep and meaningful yet addresses the denial which many seek to hide, which is purely a defence against anxiety.
a little girl looked at her dad
she asked him why he looked so sad,
just stood there, blank,
not saying a word
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youthful face, innocent cares,
wide eyed child, infant stares.
child grew up, played soldier games,
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Diogenes always worked,
a Soldier, a Sailor, an Airman,
for Queen and Country.
One day tossed aside,
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Your passing was whispered and then tolled by the gasps………
…………the sighs,
wishes on the breeze of a time when you were here.
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“Purvey me your soul, ”
The Devil cried,
To a war-torn and downtrodden warrior,
“We’ll descend through the Earth,
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