The Poetry Marathon

Bella and Mia

If I saw myself
the way my dog does
I would see the me
That I truly am

If I saw myself
the way my dog does
I wouldn’t be so hard
on myself all the time

If I saw myself
the way my dog does
I would be proud
of my tribulations

If I saw myself
the way my dog does
I would love myself
for who I am

If people saw themselves
the way their dog does
The world would be
a much better place

A Tragedy

Once upon a time / you and I / wrote a story / within this story / we were happy / truly / happy / pictures on the wall / white picket fence / kids running around / we had it all / casebound and complete / then one day / you suddenly realized / this wasn’t for you / I / wasn’t for you / what’s the point of love / when the other person / doesn’t feel it back / I still dream of you / what we could have been / now our story sits / unwritten / within my own story / you held a main role / for years and years / how could I have known / you would end up being / my antagonist

Hello,

My name is Erin Rice. I am currently a student in college. I am so excited to be able to be a part of this marathon! I am currently studying English, and I hope to make a living with my writing once I graduate. I fell in love with writing when I learned that words have the power to heal. If my words can help just one person, I feel like everything I have been through was worth it. I am hoping that I can accomplish some great things during this! I have already told everyone that they cannot call or text me Saturday. I know I will get distracted if they do. I cannot wait to learn more about everyone and be able to experience this with everyone!

Happy writing!