Mark TC Bounds

Nationally recognized and extensively published author. Retired Navy veteran. Desert Storm War Veteran and American Veteran Disabled for Life.

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The strongest people I know have incredible hearts that expand wider with each hurdle. The strongest people I know have endured so much and still find their smile to light up the world for others. #BeARealMan #BeStrong #MotivationalQuote

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Excerpt from “ARE YOU BRAVE?” By Mark “T.C” Bounds. 7 DECEMBER 2013 AT THE OASIS, PEYTON, COLORADO. #PoetryForAll #FindYourFreedom #RecordOfPoems

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February 26 is National Tell a Fairy Tale Day – a day to tell a tale or two! Some of the best fairy tales have been told in the form of poetry. #TellAFairyTaleDay #PoetryForAll

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I need to ground myself in vulnerability, rather than an image of perfection, so I can show up as my authentic self and make a difference for other people by being the real, imperfect me. #LighthouseQuote

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Excerpt from “THOUGHTS.” By Mark “T.C” Bounds. #PoetryForAll #FindYourFreedom #RecordOfPoems

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Wars have been fought for freedom. People have died for it. Freedom is the power to live, speak, and think as you like. Freedom manifests in a variety of ways and it defines how we live our lives. #FindYourFreedom #BeFree

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Excerpt from “CHOICES.” By Mark “T.C” Bounds. DECEMBER 1985 in LAND OF OZ. #PoetryForAll #FindYourFreedom #RecordOfPoems

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Happy President’s Day! We salute all the great presidents who ruled our country. Your great deeds are always remembered. #PresidentsDay

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National Comfy Day gives you permission to get comfortable! Today is a great day to grab a good book and get comfy! Need a great book to read? Consider ordering Record of Poems. https://t.co/J3lvWPmLT4 #NationalComfyDay #RecordOfPoems

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The term “poet” not only describes what you do, but more so, who you are. To be a poet, is reward in itself, for you are blessed with a unique way of seeing the world. #PoetryForAll #FindYourFreedom #RecordOfPoems

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Excerpt from “WHAT’S A RUSTY OL’ KNIGHT TO DO.” By Mark “T.C” Bounds. JULY 2009 in THE OASIS IN PEYTON, COLORADO. #PoetryForAll #FindYourFreedom #RecordOfPoems

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Each year on February 17th, National Random Acts of Kindness Day grows in popularity. It is celebrated nationwide to encourage acts of kindness. Make a note to do nice things for others throughout the day. #RandomActsOfKindnessDay

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Q. If you want to become a poet, where do you begin? A. The best advice for how to begin writing poetry is to first read a lot of poetry: contemporary, classic, translations, formal and experimental. #PoetryForAll #FindYourFreedom #RecordOfPoems

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Excerpt from “OGGIE DOGGIE.” By Mark “T.C” Bounds. 12 AUGUST 1992. #PoetryForAll #FindYourFreedom #RecordOfPoems

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Valentine’s Day is a beautiful holiday about real love. It’s a holiday to remind us to share love in our lives – that love is only love when it’s shared. #ValentinesDay #ValentinesDay2022

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“The sea is an underwater museum still awaiting its visitors.” ~ Phillip Diole

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Excerpt from “CROSSROADS IN A SNOW GLOBE.” By Mark “T.C” Bounds. SEPTEMBER 2007 in WINTER HARBOR, MAINE. #PoetryForAll #FindYourFreedom #RecordOfPoems

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National Make a Friend Day is a great opportunity to meet someone new and make a new friend. Friends serve a vital role in everyone’s lives. They are one of life’s most valuable assets. #NationalMakeAFriendDay

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Going fast is exciting and maybe it’s the element of danger that makes it so. You can feel the wind, even behind the fairing. That kind of speed is exhilarating; it’s a rush. It’s also a bit frightening. #MotorcycleQuote #FindYourFreedom #PoetryForAll

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Excerpt from “AFRAID OF MY OWN SPACE.” By Mark “T.C” Bounds. 12 MAY 1999 in WINTER HARBOR, MAINE. #PoetryForAll #FindYourFreedom #RecordOfPoems