Anticipation…

Only a couple of more days before the Poetry Marathon and I am sorting out how to make certain I have enough caffeine and stamina to make it 24 hours of writing!  Truth be told, I believe this is going to be a delightful time…

Introductory Post

Hi, my name is Hailey! I live on the east coast where I am a full time student. I am participating in the full length marathon. I currently work at a local newspaper; however, fiction is what I love the most. I am currently in…

Erin Elise

Writer from New Jersey. Please visit and Like my Writer’s Page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ErinElise84 This is the second time I’m doing the marathon and hoping a different writing style manifests. God bless!

Hello (test post)

Last year I did the half-marathon with my daughter, who was visiting at the time. It was great fun and my husband is taking her place at the starting line with me this year. I got a number of poetry starts last time, with a…

Test Poem

To Christian Politicians Who Pass Laws Making Hate Legal You can codify it, make it legal, but hate is still not holy.

Getting Ready for Poetry Marathon

I’ve been getting myself mentally ready for the Poetry Marathon by thinking of topics, and genre I would like to feature. I signed up for the half marathon but hope to keep going. It will definitely be a challenge to do either one, but it’s…

Touch Your Toes

The first exercise is wake up, get up, groom the horse, put on a saddle and bridle. Ride your horse around the arena, trot and canter. Do not attempt to jump before you feel awake. Suddenly the pen feels lighter, your horse slows, sighs, tomorrow rides…