Why a poetry marathon? Because I can’t run a marathon, nor a half marathon, nor a mile. I can walk. I can write. I attempt to write poetry. I love to read poetry. I did the half last year. I was determined to do the whole shebang this year. It’s a challenge I set before me. I intend to live up to my expectations. This year I will also read and comment on the efforts of fellow poets; it was encouraging to me and I know I can learn from others.