Hi, I’m Jarrod. I primarily write fiction, but I’ve also dabbled in poetry. It’s always been present in my writing, in some form or another. I find that sentences themselves sound much better with a little poetic inspiration (after all who doesn’t love alliteration?). In…

Hello Fellow Marathoners! I hail from Cleveland, Ohio and I’m a middle school teacher. This will be my third 1/2 marathon, and I can’t wait to write again with you.  I have a commitment in the morning I couldn’t reschedule, so I may be playing…

Oliver made me do it! Well, he suggested it, then Carol, Heidi and I recognized a good thing and joined. I appreciate being part of a worldwide search for new and wonderful poems. Here in the Seattle area the marathon starts at 6 am (earlier…

Hello Every one, my name is Brian and I’m really looking forward to doing my first half marathon tomorrow.   See you all soon     Brian  

Hello, friends!  I’m just making a test post to be sure I’ve sorted things out.   So very excited for this year’s marathon.  This is going to be wonderful!

Hi! Richard Osler here from the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada! So enjoyed my last (“halfer) in 2017 and then scheduling conflicts got in the way of the next few. I have been writing poems steadily since about 2004 on! Have two published…

My name is Linda. I’m an active member of “Poetry for the Love of It” (PLOI) in Tallahassee, Florida (USA) – a chapter of the Florida State Poets Association (FSPA). PLOI is also affiliated with our local senior center. All current members are seniors. We…

Hello Fellow Marathoners, I’m looking forward to sharing my poems and reading yours! Good luck tomorrow, D.

Hi All!!! I am really happy to be back and I look forward to starting this poetic journey again with you at 9 am my time, tomorrow Saturday. Each year, it never fails that I forget how to respond to someone and then I forget…

Dear Poets, For those participating in the Poetry Marathon, now is the time to make sure that you are ready. This means being comfortable using the technology, as well as having a plan for the day of the marathon, so that you have the best…