Hi all

I am Aarthi V. Karanam from Mumbai, India. I am an MA in English literature. I am primarily a homemaker . Writing is my passion. I have written several poems, shortstories in various facebook platforms. I have also vontributed to a couple of anthologies. As…

Poetry Marathon 2022

hi everyone, this is my 2nd year of doing a full 24 hr poetry marathon. last year I tasted blood and despite it being hard it was totally worth it. all the best to all the new ones joining in and the ones who are…

Nerves, Neurons, News — My First Post

Saturday morning came far too quickly. Despite all my planning to write and practice the random poems, I was busy with scholarship galas, work collaboration, and following the news at every level of community – from my home neighborhood to the world stage. Like you,…

Two hours and two minutes to starting time.

Good morning!

My name is Angie, and I am absolutely ready to write! I am camping, however, so my internet connection is very weak and unreliable. My poems will be written each hour, but they may get posted in bunches as I drive somewhere for better online…

Oops! That page can’t be found.

Hey Marathoners, When I click on “Prompts” tab I get msg “Oops! That page can’t be found.” I understand no prompts are posted yet — still 1hr 6 min to go! Just want to make sure I’m looking in correct place for them to post….

Teachable moments in Lagos

Beautiful, rich, glittering, chic, urbane, topping that unkempt smile that traffic us to sleep on sluggish wheels. This evening, she is dotting. On the times after the wee hours of today, she wept & spat on her children. We hear her wheezes. Yes, its cold….

Excited!

Can’t wait for this year’s Poetry Marathon to start! (3 short hours for BST start!)