Hi. I’m Balqees Mohammed. This is my first poetry marathon – and I’m glad to be a part of it. I plan (hope) to live up to the commitment for the 24hr marathon. I am not a published poet – but have always loved poetry…
Category: Introductions
Brimming with Excitment
Greetings! How is everyone this fine day? That is, it’s day for me here in Queensland Australia… 12:30 on a cool winter’s day. The sun is shining however it lacks real warmth unfortunately. I am excited to be participating in the Poetry Marathon, mostly…
Third Time’s a Charm
Greetings fellow poets! I’m so excited to participate in my 3rd poetry marathon this year! The third time is the charm for me because I also have the privilege of editing the anthology this year! I can’t wait to get writing and reading! I am…
Hello to everyone
My name is Debra The Writer and I am very excited to participate in this marathon. I am a wife, mother and a grandmother who is ready to take on the challenge of writing 12 poems over a 12 hour period. I am looking forward…
Hello fellow poets..
Hi everyone, I’m John from Belfast, N Ireland. So looking forward to the challenge. Just the half marathon for me, think that will be challenging enough for my first time.😄😄😄😄
Jana O’Dell- introduction
My name is Jana O’Dell. I am 33 and live in West Virginia, USA with my wife, 3 kids and 9 fur babies. I have 3 published poetry books and have participated in the poetry marathon the last 2 years. This is my 3rd year…
Preventing Disaster
Your innate ability to perceive tomorrow and clearly predict it So that friends and family are guided and led aright Often times this has led you to the summit It is a gift. Once, you have averted a plane crash that would have erased…
Introduction
To find the right words, to define my state of mind and being was ideal in this marathon, To let my existence, energy, and thoughts be felt in an artistic manner rather than the usual loud and chaotic approach I use in person. To show…
Hope
People are different all the time and I hope you are better than most of them Love them Massage them Pamper them Calm them They are not satisfied and they treat you as footmat Understanding people is a difficult game to master and since I…
Leisurely Stroll
I will take a leisurely stroll by the sidewalk And drink in the site of machinery idling in the construction ground as I walk The wired fence of the site is no barrier to my walk I am prepared to enjoy the journey; that is…