More than–give or take–15-odd-years ago I researched patents for Silicon Valley egos. Nanotechnogy, biotech, the Singularity too, I edited lots of copy and even proofed reviews. But that was long ago, some light years away, Now, I must call tech support Online to stay. While…

Jealousy was an old acquaintance of mine An inner voice that uttered an endless rant, Because she was obsessed in being the best, A master manipulator, she made an ogre out of me, Planted in me the seed of hate, Urged me to wish for…

Stretching my mind, reaching up up up to the top shelf for the dictionary, diving into pillows and blankets for the last nap because I’m too anxious already. . . . Getting my workout before the Marathon begins.

Hi there, I’m looking forward to starting my first poetry marathon with all of you. Thanks to all who organise and participate. ClaireK

If I had but one, albeit unnatural, irresistible, awesome desire, It would be to keep unquenched this overwhelming, holy fire. Yet for want of sound sleep almost eleven hours forsaken –Not to mention scrambled eggs and a rasher of frying bacon, Buttered toast, strawberry jam,…

The glow was unnatural But soothing To her. She needed to be Anonymous. Her life had spiraled Into chaos Whenever she Loved another. She lost track of everyone And everything. They were Broken pieces of a puzzle That didn’t fit her Life. It was unfair…

Hey there! Just popping up a quick greeting before the event begins. This will be my 4th time participating and I’m excited as ever. I’m going to be out and doing things for the first time during a marathon, so it will be a different…

[widgets_on_pages id=”wop-1″]Hey my name is LaQuisha this is my first time doing this. I am very excited but i do have a question how and where do we post our poems?

Companion, Bedmate, faithful friend Ever mindful of his dinner. Walkies need taking and unmentionables scooped While ever straining upon a leash.

Nature’s unbinding festers decomposition– fresh, bloat, ruin, decay– Autolysis—enzymes do gorge tissue cells away –vile putrefaction. Rotting flesh, vulture’s meat, nature now decomposing: metamorphous, change.