The red hair man

I was feeling lonely, I gave up my dreams and hopes, after many trials, many failures I was ready to say good bye. I wrote a text begging for his forgiveness, I have made a mistake, closing the doors of my beating heart, treating him…

I’ll stick around.

I’ll be the sunshine That your moonlight glitters; Far away, watching people Look at you and stun in admiration. I’ll be the star-like freckles adorning your face. I’ll fill the sky-like void of Your heart. I’ll be the comfort to rely on The shoulder to…

Such as Life???

Oh well, here I go again attempting to do good living to do well but such as life things don’t tend to go my way.   Today I am semi happy because I am doing something that I love. My writing may not be spectacular…

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

So nice to be back!

Hi fellow Poetry Marathoners! Siobhan here! I am so thrilled to be joining all of you very special, creative poets for another writing adventure. It has been a busy year setting up my english teaching home office and adding a new addition to our little…

Poetry Marathon

Hello!  I’m so excited to start getting ready for the marathon this weekend.  I’m hoping this gives me the jumpstart I need to get back into writing poetry daily.  Good luck fellow poets!

Newbie

Greetings to all poets! I am Mardiosa and I am glad to join the Poetry Marathon. I am a freelance writer from the Philippines. This is my first time to join the 24 hour poetry challenge and I am excited to stirring my passion for…

Hour Thirteen ~ Image ~ How Faithful You Are

Sadness on your face tells me that you are missing someone, most likely your family. Please know that all are well they spend the night just outside my door sometimes they sleep under the car three to count and a fourth just, come. You are…

Hour Twelve ~ On Image ~ Ode to a Nigerian Piece of Art

Ode to a Nigerian Piece of Art O Thou unbeaten unsounded circular percussion ! I admire Thee ! Placed elegantly in bride like silence in historical African time your smooth skin silky top, classically stitched with legendary leather, patterns criss crossed holds to secure the…

Hour Eleven ~ Four Jesters Jumped

Write a poem about laughter without ever using the words, laugh, laughter, or giggle. Four jesters jumped in the center of the circus ring audience smiled and clapped- greeted them with joy and grins. Delighted peals revealedchildren’s teeth as loud cheers rang out with joyful…