hour – 2 Playground Vs Playstore The spirit of teaming and the fun Thrill of knock-and-run Those swings and slides Giggles and Mari go rides Laying on the grass Couting the stars Those Hazy memories of summers Nostalgia is now all we possess Happiness Of…

Sunday T. Saheed, the author of Rewrite The Stars, a recipient of the Nigerian Prize for Teen Authors award, 2021, is a 17 year old poet and reviewer. He has his works published/forthcoming on Rough Cut Press, Brittle Paper, Salamander Ink and elsewhere. You can…

I forgot to do my intro, so here goes: Hey everyone! I’m based in Rochester, NY. I’ve been writing my entire life, but have seriously fallen off the wagon lately. Hoping to get back into things with this marathon and be able to use it…

Very excited to try something new! Deann Bucher Louisville, Colorado, USA She/her/hers

I always struggle getting started but some say that’s what art is The way I try to get it done Is not always whimsical, or fun In fact some find me quite quizzical Taking far to long to start I’m definitely the turtle here, With…

Chuks Oluigbo, journalist and editor, lives in Lagos, Nigeria.

Hello! I’m Dexta Jean writing from the foothills of the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas. I believe I have participated since 2014. I will be exploring the topic of substitute teaching in America and using variations of haiku. The state of contemporary public schooling has been…

Hi, I am Tonet. I have been always asked why I write poems and my answer is always, “I write poetry when I am bored.”

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When the world overwhelms, when the news is all bad, when chaos threatens, I make art. Howdy! I live in Austin, Texas, and this is my first marathon. I’m giving the half marathon a go, and we’ll see what happens with it. I’ve been actively…