Poetry • Music • Books • Stories of Hope, Heart & Laughter
Mark Stracener
Welcome to my world of poetry, music, books, and storytelling.
For over forty years, I’ve written from the heart — about love, loss, family, faith, hope, laughter, and the beautiful messiness of life itself.
Everything you’ll find here grew from a story, a memory, a person, or a moment that mattered to me.
Some may make you laugh.
Some may bring a tear.
Some may remind you that you’re not alone.
And somewhere along the way, I hope you’ll find a little piece of your own story too.
"This website is my gift to those I love, and to those I've never met. It is a collection of the people, moments, laughter, tears, and lessons that shaped my life. If these words help someone else along the way, then they have done exactly what they were meant to do."
"Every life leaves ripples."
Where Would You Like to Begin?
Everyone's journey is different. Choose the path that speaks to your heart.
For hearts needing encouragement.
Songs for every season of life.
Words from forty years of life.
The Wild Story two sixth-grade boys created more than fifty years ago.
Stories and words for young hearts
Pull up a rocking chair and join Mark and Gator.
Collections of stories and reflections.
