This is my second half-marathon, but last year I did 9 PM to 9 AM, so that I could attend a graduation for my grandson. Took me a week to get over it! But, oh, what fun it was! I was amazed where the mind…

Hello!  I participated in the marathon last year and it was the highlight of my year.  I got a lot of great material out of it, and valued the the concentrated time for reflection.  I am looking forward to the marathon and to reading others’…

So the time has come to write like we’re running out of time 🙃. Don’t ban me for my Hamilton references! I’m Jade writing from Chicago. This is my 3 or 4 marathron and I’m I’m excited. It’s great to be back and I wishing…

Hi everyone, My name is Diane and I live in Southern California with my partner, four dogs and one tabby cat. I participated in my first poetry half-marathon last year and it was absolutely the hardest and most thrilling writing experience of my life. I…

Hi, I’m Toshia and I’m so excited to be a part of this experience.  I have written two children’s books about diversity and bullying, but my first book was a poetry book called, “When Your Heart Aches and Your Soul Cries.”  I’m excited to be…

Hi everyone! Thanks for being here on this adventure! and to the wonderful organizers of this digital event, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart! This is the first year I’ve known about the Poetry Marathon, and it is RIGHT up my alley… in…

Hello kindred Wordsmiths! My name is Onoruoiza. This is my first marathon and I can’t wait to get started. Considering the current global pandemic, we are all on a restless sail… Forging communal bonds across virtual spaces has become the lingo of survivors. I am…

Hi, my name is Nykki and this is my second poetry half marathon. I’m beyond excited and a little nervous. I recently lost my job because of the pandemic, but on the bright side I’ll have more sleep.

I’m a former high school English teacher living and writing in San Diego, California. Lover of animals, nature, big hearts, and rainy days, I spend most of my time engaged with friends and family or in the pursuit of art and entertainment. I’m not ashamed…

As I always tell myself every time: It’s a marathon, not a sprint. If you gotta take five, take five. Hydrate! For a change of perspective, step out occasionally to breathe in fresh air, walk the dog, play with the cat, whatever. Write what you…