One of the things that sustained me through the pandemic was knowing there was a community of poets worldwide, sharing their dreams and their words of hope. The Poetry Marathon brings people together and helps us to create beautiful and poignant words that uplift and…

Good day all! This is Ana Marie once again. I go by AMANA in The Poetry Marathon.  This is my third year joining and I’m glad to be back!  Hoping the stars align for me on opening day.  🙂 See you all soon!

Hello, I’m Jan. I teach English, love reading, and (surprise) have taken new delight in exploring my neighborhood. This will be my fourth Poetry Half-Marathon. I completed my first two but found my energy waned last year (2021). Still, I have returned and have found…

On my laptop crashing! A Sonnet My pen and paper are more powerful Than my computer – machines break And give me grief While pen and paper serve my needs! I will keep a duplicate of all I create No matter how long it takes!…

The Yew Tree Go and plant a tree It is our wedding anniversary I certainly will I said, I went and bought a Golden Yew It’s leaves for me And berries for you! The Yew is fifty years old Is always covered in green and…

Buddha teaches. Alll is impermanent Your foolish attachments Stand in the way of freedom Why crave for material things You can take nothing with you They are hindrances Instead rejoice in each Moment of your day Fill it with love and light Each morning is…

A Love Poem My Love knows no ageing It is forever bright and Young My love is nurtured daily With your tenderness and care I kiss you and caress you and share Lovingly my few remaining years My Krishna, you are all that I hold…

Nature Heals We do not know enough About how nature heals Trees protect our climate Give us life and new cures We are still ignorant of truths Such as photo-synthesis It shows us trees talking to trees Warning them about disease To stay healthy and…

A Miracle Baby My grand daughter Laksha Is a Miracle Baby Her mother had a miscarriage She was getting cleaned with a curatage A wise nurse stepped forward Tested her first and heard a faint Heartbeat and shouted stop. When she was born full term…