Mark The Poet - The Podcast
By Mark Hastings
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The podcast of poet, writer, author, blogger, dreamer, Mark Hastings. Mark has been life-long fan of books, films, TV shows that have opened his mind to the wonder of infinite possibilities in infinite complexity and combinations - because Mark loves stories that inspire him and gift him with a new way of looking at the world. Mark is a prolific poet who loves to be inspired and also to inspire others with what occu
Mark The Poet - The PodcastOct 23, 2021
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05:24
The Doorman (2023) - Chapter Three: "Reader's World"
In this episode, Mark recites Chapter Three of his 2023 novel 'The Doorman': "Reader's World". You can read Mark's poetry on his website http://MarkThePoet.Me, and you can purchase all of Mark's books of poetry, short-story anthologies, and novellas on Amazon: amzn.to/3HjAJMC
May 13, 202435:11
The Pathfinder: The Lesson
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The Lesson" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
May 12, 202402:27
The Pathfinder: Nocturnal
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Nocturnal" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
May 10, 202402:20
The Doorman (2023) - Chapter Two: "Mrs. Robinson"
In this episode, Mark recites Chapter Two of his 2023 novel 'The Doorman': "Mrs. Robinson". You can read Mark's poetry on his website http://MarkThePoet.Me, and you can purchase all of Mark's books of poetry, short-story anthologies, and novellas on Amazon: amzn.to/3HjAJMC
May 09, 202418:39
The Pathfinder: Wild Card
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Wild Card" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
May 08, 202401:58
The Pathfinder: The True Journey
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The True Journey" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
May 06, 202402:00
The Doorman (2023) - Chapter One: "Introduction"
In this episode, Mark recites Chapter One of his 2023 novel 'The Doorman': "Introduction". You can read Mark's poetry on his website http://MarkThePoet.Me, and you can purchase all of Mark's books of poetry, short-story anthologies, and novellas on Amazon: amzn.to/3HjAJMC
May 05, 202423:47
My Poem "Star Wars '77"
In this episode, Mark recites his 2021 poem "Star Wars '77" in honor of Star Wars Day! May the fourth be with you!
May 04, 202404:49
The Pathfinder: Christmas Special
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Christmas Special" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
May 03, 202402:58
The Pathfinder: Not Doing Christmas
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Not Doing Christmas" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
May 01, 202403:14
The "Canon" of my stories
In this episode, Mark talks about the "canon" and the continuity of connections that span and are interwoven throughout the stories of his books, and how he accidentally created his own interconnected world of characters. Mark discusses the importance of canon in his works as well as within other literary and television and film franchises.
Apr 30, 202401:16:15
The Pathfinder: Follow Your Heart
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Follow Your Heart" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 29, 202403:25
The Pathfinder: Walk The Walk
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Walk The Walk" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 27, 202401:40
The Pathfinder: Life's Light
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Life's Light" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 25, 202401:59
The Pathfinder: Out of your shell
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Out of your shell" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 23, 202401:45
The Pathfinder: Don't Stop
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Don't Stop" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 21, 202401:13
The Pathfinder: Resource Allocation
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Resource Allocation" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 19, 202402:34
The Pathfinder: Return of the Poet
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Return of the Poet" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 17, 202402:12
The Pathfinder: Give Poetry A Chance
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Give Poetry A Chance" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 15, 202402:24
The Pathfinder: The Dark Side of The Muse
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The Dark Side of The Muse" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 13, 202402:30
The Pathfinder: The Flash
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The Flash" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 11, 202401:48
The Pathfinder: Within Me/Without You
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Within Me/Without You" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 09, 202402:40
The Pathfinder: Road Trip
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Road Trip" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 07, 202402:60
The Pathfinder: Meant to Be
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Meant to Be" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 05, 202402:04
The Pathfinder: The Whole Truth
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The Whole Truth" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 03, 202401:38
The Pathfinder: Threads
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Threads" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Apr 01, 202402:15
My Poem "Sustaining Truth" - Happy Easter!
"Sustaining Truth" by Mark Hastings:
Every holiday celebrated
around the world
means different things
to different people...
everyone has an affinity
for some celebrations
more than most...
Easter, for example, is a time when
people young and old
get to share gifts of all sorts -
from chocolate eggs
to traditions that for generations
have been passed down
and practised because their message
has always been so meaningful...
the message of Easter, to me,
is that salvation can be found
by those who sometimes feel lost.
Every season has symbols
that embolize them...
every morning and evening
shares a vision of light
that is heavens sent...
every now and again
we are all asked to do
without something
in order to understand its essense -
like at the time of Lent.
Every faith rose and was inspired
and influenced by all others
since our ancestors began to
worship and give names to
the constellations of the stars
of the night sky...
every way to live on Earth
has its own lessons
and its followers have their
own trials to go through...
everything that happens in life
must be accepted and sometimes weathered -
just like a boat must ride
the infinite number of ocean waves
that are like ripples in the fabric of time...
every holiday has a reason to be embraced,
because humanity has always relied
upon the continued stories,
the ongoing mysteries,
and the significant figureheads
that are at the core of their
sustaining truth.
Happy Easter!
Every holiday celebrated
around the world
means different things
to different people...
everyone has an affinity
for some celebrations
more than most...
Easter, for example, is a time when
people young and old
get to share gifts of all sorts -
from chocolate eggs
to traditions that for generations
have been passed down
and practised because their message
has always been so meaningful...
the message of Easter, to me,
is that salvation can be found
by those who sometimes feel lost.
Every season has symbols
that embolize them...
every morning and evening
shares a vision of light
that is heavens sent...
every now and again
we are all asked to do
without something
in order to understand its essense -
like at the time of Lent.
Every faith rose and was inspired
and influenced by all others
since our ancestors began to
worship and give names to
the constellations of the stars
of the night sky...
every way to live on Earth
has its own lessons
and its followers have their
own trials to go through...
everything that happens in life
must be accepted and sometimes weathered -
just like a boat must ride
the infinite number of ocean waves
that are like ripples in the fabric of time...
every holiday has a reason to be embraced,
because humanity has always relied
upon the continued stories,
the ongoing mysteries,
and the significant figureheads
that are at the core of their
sustaining truth.
Happy Easter!
Mar 31, 202402:00
The Pathfinder: The Olympia
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The Olympia" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Mar 31, 202402:02
The Pathfinder: The Summer Rain
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The Summer Rain" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Mar 29, 202402:02
The Pathfinder: The Dream Team
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The Dream Team" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Mar 27, 202401:51
The Pathfinder: Universal Translation
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Universal Translation" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Mar 25, 202402:42
The Pathfinder: Viva Ibiza!
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Viva Ibiza!" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Mar 23, 202402:06
The Pathfinder: Ultimate Fate
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Ultimate Fate" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Mar 21, 202402:39
The Pathfinder: The Dance of Nature
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The Dance of Nature" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Mar 19, 202402:06
My Poem 'Happy Saint Patrick's Day'
Cheers, everybody!
Today is the day!
Today is Saint Patrick's Day -
and some of the best ways
that you may wish to choose
to remember and to pay tribute to
the fifth century patron Saint of Ireland
might be to wear something green,
to find yourself a shamrock,
to venture into a town or a city
and enjoy a Saint Patrick's Day parade,
or to visit an Irish bar
and consume a dark and heavy
pint of Guinness, perhaps?
A shamrock has always been closely associated
with Saint Patrick, and also with luck -
and it is sometimes claimed that
Saint Patrick used the three-leafed shamrock
as a way to teach people about the holy trinity
at the centre of Christianity -
the father, the son, and the holy ghost -
and of course the shamrock has long
been thought of and considered a symbol of
the regenerative power of nature
and it's indomitable resilience.
There are many legends and traditions
that surround Saint Patrick, his life,
and his importance in Irish history
and culture, that have spread
and are well known all around the world -
and every year people gather together,
they wear green, they maybe drink some Irish ale,
they feast, they sing, they dance,
they embrace the gifts that
the island of Ireland has given us,
and people remember the apostle of Ireland,
Saint Patrick, on the day of his death,
and they pay tribute in their own way
to the great missionary and man of the people,
who may have been born in Roman Britain
but who will always be considered
Ireland's most famous Irishman.
So, find yourself a shamrock,
wear something green, eat, drink,
be merry, and remember Saint Patrick
today, March the 17th, and have a
Happy Saint Patrick's Day, everybody!
-
"Happy Saint Patrick's Day" (2021) by Mark Hastings
Today is the day!
Today is Saint Patrick's Day -
and some of the best ways
that you may wish to choose
to remember and to pay tribute to
the fifth century patron Saint of Ireland
might be to wear something green,
to find yourself a shamrock,
to venture into a town or a city
and enjoy a Saint Patrick's Day parade,
or to visit an Irish bar
and consume a dark and heavy
pint of Guinness, perhaps?
A shamrock has always been closely associated
with Saint Patrick, and also with luck -
and it is sometimes claimed that
Saint Patrick used the three-leafed shamrock
as a way to teach people about the holy trinity
at the centre of Christianity -
the father, the son, and the holy ghost -
and of course the shamrock has long
been thought of and considered a symbol of
the regenerative power of nature
and it's indomitable resilience.
There are many legends and traditions
that surround Saint Patrick, his life,
and his importance in Irish history
and culture, that have spread
and are well known all around the world -
and every year people gather together,
they wear green, they maybe drink some Irish ale,
they feast, they sing, they dance,
they embrace the gifts that
the island of Ireland has given us,
and people remember the apostle of Ireland,
Saint Patrick, on the day of his death,
and they pay tribute in their own way
to the great missionary and man of the people,
who may have been born in Roman Britain
but who will always be considered
Ireland's most famous Irishman.
So, find yourself a shamrock,
wear something green, eat, drink,
be merry, and remember Saint Patrick
today, March the 17th, and have a
Happy Saint Patrick's Day, everybody!
-
"Happy Saint Patrick's Day" (2021) by Mark Hastings
Mar 17, 202401:47
The Pathfinder: The Last Sunset
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The Last Sunset" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Mar 16, 202402:20
The Pathfinder: Love/Life
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Love/Life" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Mar 14, 202401:52
The Pathfinder: The Insight
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The Insight" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Mar 12, 202402:54
The Pathfinder: Café Mambo
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Café Mambo" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Mar 10, 202401:55
The Pathfinder: The Poetry Only I Could Write
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The Poetry Only I Could Write" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Mar 08, 202403:03
Happy World Book Day 2024!
In this episode, Mark celebrates World Book Day by talking about how fortunate and privileged he feels to be the author of 16 books of poetry and fictional stories, which are like time capsules that encapsulate who Mark was at the particular time he was writing them as he proceeded upon his journey as a writer, an author, a poet, a son, a brother, a friend, who every day discovers more about what and who fulfils him and inspires him. Mark also gives an insight into what it means to be a writer. You can read Mark's poetry online on his website http://MarkThePoet.Me, and you can get a copy of Mark's latest book, The Pathfinder, from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa
Mar 07, 202459:18
The Pathfinder: Never See It Coming
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Never See It Coming" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Mar 06, 202402:46
The Pathfinder: No One Is Ever Alone
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "No One Is Ever Alone" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Mar 04, 202403:02
The Pathfinder: Shadow of Death
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Shadow of Death" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Mar 02, 202403:27
The Pathfinder: Everything to Me
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Everything to Me" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Feb 29, 202403:06
The Pathfinder: A Matter of Time
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "A Matter of Time" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Feb 27, 202403:12
The Pathfinder: The Other Side of the World
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The Other Side of the World" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Feb 25, 202402:10
The Pathfinder: From Time to Time
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "From Time to Time" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Feb 23, 202402:55
The Pathfinder: The Embodiment of Poetry
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "The Embodiment of Poetry" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Feb 21, 202402:44
The Pathfinder: Dear Dad
In this episode, Mark recites his poem "Dear Dad" from his 2024 poetry collection 'The Pathfinder' - which is now available to buy in paperback from Amazon: amzn.eu/d/aXnSwxa and you can check out more of Mark's poems at http://MarkThePoet.Me
Feb 19, 202402:45