Although I did not complete the Marathon, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I look forward to next year. I am determined to finish.
Thank you for the great experience.
Diana Austin
dlaustin3
Hello, I have little experience writing and I am eager to begin. I am 44 years old and in the midst of the glorious challenge of figuring out what I want to do when I grow up. I am drawn to writing in most genres. I write and speak on various non-fiction topics. My desire is to break into freelance work and fiction novels. I am anticipating the Poetry Marathon will challenge me, but I welcome it.
Random, #9
As my head aches random things come to mind
I need my glasses
Tea is brewing
I eat my cereal
It is late at night and I am tired
I am home watching my dog
The fan is spinning
So is my head
How to get rid of this pain?
I watch my Dog sleep and I envy him.
Typing these poems that I am behind one
I am drawing a blank.
Drive fast, sleep running
Angry birds sing.
The chocolate cake is done
I am beginning to dream
I am determined to finish
Weight is up, yet I am hungry
Dance, perform
Go to Bed.
Dream
Ode to Marathon, #8
As I sit pondering
I wonder of my choice
The house quiet
All I hear is my voice
While all are asleep
I am speaking in rhyme
Although I make no peep
My voice is clear
These poems of mine
Fear’s a running theme
Time and time
I don’t know why
Suffocating, #7
Motionless and stale
The air is suffocating.
Clueless and pale
Grasp, swing, fighting
Eyes open wide
Darkness draws near.
Get out and hide
Cry, scream, fear
In That Place Between #6
In that place between peace and restless dream,
feeding our emotion.
Crippling the brilliant, weakening the strong,
confusing the heart.
All too much to bear stealing our hope,
strengthening our fear.
In that place between peace and restless dream,
tearing us apart.
We Were, #5
There was a time of peace of mind,
That no longer blesses us.
The growth of consciousness,
The dishevelment of our wits
Prove to pollute the innocence.
We were once proud group,
Wrought with confidence.
See Me, #4
See me for who I am,
A dreamer in a nightmare.
Lost in the pride of youth,
The sensibilities of a Rebel.
See me for who I am,
A child caught, abducted.
Weak and frightened
No longer believing.
See me for who I am
A young wife with dreams.
Silly and unattainable.
I am nothing but a child.
Earnestly, #3
My earnest most desperate prayer.
Body, Mind, Spirit.
Health.
Strong, clever, courageous.
My earnest most desperate desire.
Love, Friendship, Success.
Health.
Strong, clever, courageous.
My earnest most desperate need.
Security, Peace, Hope.
Health.
Strong, clever, courageous.
Painful Reminder, Post #2
It will not stop.
Hovering, suffocating.
It will not stop.
Grieving, mourning.
Closer and closer still,
It will not waiver.
Closer and closer still,
Reminding failure.
Feel the pain,
Paralyzing.
Feel the pain,
Sacrificing.
Runny Fear Post #1
Swimming in the plankton sea,
my running fear caught up with me.
My hopes and dreams can not be found,
reaching, groping as they drown.