Hello, Poets

Hello Poets from around the world, I am Ofuma Agali. I write poetry and fiction. This is my fourth consecutive year with the Poetry Marathon. This year, as I have previously done, I am writing from Lagos, where I live. I am looking forward to…

Introduction

Greetings my fellow poets! My name is Jessica Gershon and this is my fifth year participating in The Poetry Marathon. The poetry marathon holds a special place in my heart. Poetry is therapy. Hugs make you live longer. I work in mental health but I…

2023 TPM Will I complete it?

i am here here i am the poetry marathon here i come breathe just breathe new learnings a newer me breathe just breathe one hour at a time i can do that i breathe i am at peace

Unwaiting (testing the waters)

It is with joy I have waited for the breaking of the day. The day this day will stroll in and stroke my soul. It is with joy I have waited for the breaking of the day. The day this day will walk in and…

It’s Almost time!

Who is just as excited as me? It’s almost time for the poetry marathon. My name is Kristyna. I am a teacher and small business owner. This is my third year doing the poetry marathon. The last two years I did the marathon I had…