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…
Category: Miscellaneous
Hello
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
2021
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!
Introduction
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…
Introduction
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…
Hard days coming
Hello Fellow Marathoners, I’m looking forward to sharing my poems and reading yours! Good luck tomorrow, D.
Last Minute Encouragement and Advice From Ingrid
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…
The Poetry Marathon Is Almost Here!
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…
Intro (Testing)
Hello all! I am a first-time half-marathoner in Michigan. I am posting to make sure I know how to do this when things get started tomorrow morning. Looking forward to it! Can anyone tell me how/where to set my posts so that only fellow marathoners…
Another Year of Marathoning
This will be my 4th or 5th marathon and I am pumped. Over the years I have pushed out some really good poems, as well as some really not-so-good poems, but its a matter of accomplishment for me, not about perfection. To all the newcomers,…