This is just a check to see if I’m getting it right. Please could someone let me know if this is what I’ll be doing in a few days?  

Hello, This is my first attempt at any type of sustained poetry writing. The half-marathon is about my speed. I am looking forward to this as it will force me to write continuously. Can’t wait to get started and also see what others have written

This is the first year I am participating in the poetry marathon.  I’ve been writing poetry, or at least what I call poetry, since I was in elementary school.  I post poetry on youtube and facebook, sometimes with music.  I enjoy reading poetry aloud, and…

Aloha All! One week to go! I am so excited about this year’s marathon! I have been setting that 1 hour timer and practicing. Next… snack shopping! Welcome all to the 2021 Poetry Marathon! See you in there! Elizabeth

Hey Marathoners! This will be my fourth year participating in the marathon. I have always done the full marathon, and plan to this year as well. My biggest tip to anyone else is to make sure you’ve got plenty of snacks and that they are…

My name is Cameron Chiovitti, and I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember. I’m self publishing my second chapbook on July 2nd. It’s called Paint My Skin With Sweetness, and you can find it on Amazon and Barnes & Nobles. I’m doing…

This is my first half marathon and I am looking forward to being a part of this very large family. Both excited and apprehensive – hope the muse is there ready to emerge. Grateful thanks to Caitlin and Jacob for this generous initiative and commitment…

Looking forward to the challenge for my second time and meeting so many creative people.  

Hi there everybody. I’ve never done this challenge before or used this website, so please be patient with me. My name is Catherine. I am located in the thickly humid south of the US. Just got married last month. Encroaching on 30 and desperate for…

While I have written poetry for many years, this is my first time joining Poetry Marathon. Looking forward to it.