Am I, perfectly perturbed? I am Am I, wonderfully witty? I am Am I, consciously creative? I am Am I, decidedly determined? I am Am I, titillatingly thoughtful? I am Am I, graciously grateful? I AM!   Amanda Potter©: 2019 Poetry Marathon

There are words creeping across the meadow, here beside the Queen’s Highway. I can hear them out there on their little legs, all As and Ms and Peg-leg P, no doubt with that infernal, pop-gun, piratical pistol. Please, pardon my alliteration. They’re making their plans,…

Hey guys! This is my second year of the marathon, this year tackling the full marathon. I’m excited and nervous and thrilled and so many other emotions all in one. I know things will be great, though. I hope you all enjoy the poetry that…

I am here. Raging waters, roaring rapids, currents flood me, but I am solid and do not move. Am I the strongest, the most resilient? I’d hate to think so. Trees tower overhead, leaves fall in circles around me, I am at but a speck…

I am not what I write No, these words do not define my thoughts These little characters do not define who I am But I am what I incite A re-reflection of all I’ve been taught An inspiration for those that give a damn I…

I am A speck of dust I am In this nebulous maze Searching for infinity Yet I am within myself I am in every pervasive dust Trickling on and off Settling down often, shaken up sometimes I am the wind hoofing at Churning each particle…

In serenity I sit While birds sing their praises to the sky A light breeze passes, curling my lips into a smile The sun presses on my tan skin warming my bones    

I am LOUD my voice is carried away on the wind, speaking of the injustices in the world crying for change I am STRONG I standfast in my beliefs, working to improve me and the world writing to share healing with others I am BEAUTIFUL…

It is 9 am- I am a ball of nervous energy. I am a capsule of words, begging to be unearthed. I am the best of friends with paper and pen- I am intelligence redefined, using standards that are mine and not manifested by any…