Hi everyone, This will be my first time doing any kind of poetry marathon; although I only signed up for the half-marathon because I was nervous. Ha ha! I am hoping my typewriter poetry / instant poetry background will help with volume (and completing the…
Category: Introductions
INTRODUCTION
Hello, I’m glad to be a part of this. It’s more of a developmental push to be creatively accountable and additionally expressive. Thanks for having me onboard. Looking forward to enjoying the ride.
2023 Introduction
Hello to all! My name is Deanna and I live near Calgary, Alberta Canada. This will be my 6th full marathon and it is something I look forward to every year. This year will be a bit of a challenge, though. In the last few…
2023 Introduction
I’m writing this just 2 days after the release of my 3rd poetry collection. And two weeks before my honey goes back to school. That’s kind of an odd feeling – especially because last year was my first time participating in the Official Poetry Marathon…
Grateful
Hello everyone! I am Mardiosa, and I go by the name highearth8888. It is my first time to join the poetry marathon. Being a part of this challenge stirs my passion for the arts and love for unique verses. I am truly grateful for this…
Introduction
Hello poets I am Selim from Nigeria this is my first time on poet marathon. I really care to rob with you all✍️ My brand name is Bayọwrite. Nice meeting you poets
Getting ready for the onslaught!
I am Andy, a Toronto-based writer and lawyer, getting ready for my second PM. I completed the half last year and found the first few hours fun and invigorating. The last half of the half-marathon was a slog. But at the end of it I…
Doing Something for Me
I’m a poet and writer, and too often I have to fight for the time to do what’s important to me, to my identity, to my happiness. When I carve out time for the half marathon, I’m doing something that says my work is important….
welcome all!
It’s getting closer and closer … and the excitement is building. Another 12-to-24 hours of a unique community-and-poetry-building experience. Positive reinforcement. Judgment free. Helpful comments. Optional prompts. A steady diet for a half/full day of words, words, words. What could be more delicious? Thank you…
Ready for year 2
Hello! I’m a writer in Maryland on the east coast of the US. This is my second year doing the poetry marathon. I did the full marathon last year, but will only be doing the half this year. Looking forward to writing with everyone!