Published works
poems that sometimes rhyme
Amazon Irish Poetry Bestseller
This pocket-sized book of poems is my debut collection. Written over a few difficult years, ‘poems that sometimes rhyme’ covers themes such as depression, anxiety, hope, happiness and more. Follow me from a place of despair to somewhere full of self-love and joy.
Hope and Help
The second pocket-sized book of poems from the writer Mark Erwin. ‘Hope and Help’ covers themes of connection and closeness. Using poetry of different genres, lengths and forms, Erwin recounts tales from times he felt close to others. Juxtaposed with stories of isolation you will finish this collection feeling lighter than when you started.
Features and mentions
Featured Poet (Jan’25): PoetryforMentalHealth.org
Poetry for Mental Health is a great site, it features works from both amateur and professional poets alike. In January 2025, they featured me alongside six of my favourite pieces: OPTIONS, INTRUDE, BEES, HOPE, SLOTH & STUDS AND STORIES. It’s a privilege to be included among these great writers.
You can read them as well as the rest of the poetry featured on the site here: https://www.poetryformentalhealth.org/featured-poet—mark-erwin
Feature and interview in ‘Anxiety and Depression’ (June ’25)
PoetryforMentalHealth.org featured me in their Anxiety and Depression collection along with an interview. It was my first interview and my first experience with imposter syndrome when I got approached for this but I really enjoyed doing it. They also debuted five new pieces of my writing: WOE WILL WAIT, UNTITLED PANIC ATTACK POEM, CATHODE RAY TUBE, EPIALES HAUNTS, ANOTHER DAY. Once again it is a privilege to be included amongst some great writers. You can purchase it from their site here.
Interview in ‘My Mental Health’ (July ’26)
PoetryforMentalHealth.org republished my interview in their new anthology ‘My Mental Health’. I am the only poet from Northern Ireland to be included. You can purchase it and support the site here.
Mark Erwin 