Poetry Marathon Anthology – Call for Submissions Second Hour  Musiq Music is my sanctuary, I make homage to this throne, for healing my mind and my soul when I’m troubled or alone. Manifold melodies; ethereal  tones. Lost in genres of classic, jazz, gospel R&B then…

Of course I am smiling.  I define me. I am a prude that wears the red lipstick that people once considered rude if not on the lips of women with low discretion. We smile together now. Because we know it means freedom…and power. I am…

I am… …all I am… …nothing and all … … at the same time. I am sadness trapped within myself lost in a space of time Caught in an endless loop that can’t be measured,  unstoppable destruction. restless madness. I carry lost moments  and regrets. …

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    

  First Hour I’ll Take Next! I’ve come to the end of another career, no commendations,golden handshakes, celebrations or cheers. No one grabbed and hugged you, or said, “I’m glad you were here!” The hard work I did – forgotten, replacements already assigned, tenured but…

Hello universe I am Narinder. That’s what i call myself. I am in India and myself Writing is my form of meditation and the marathons are my connect to divinity. Enjoy.

a man stopped by to see if I was in a man, a gentle, kind looking man needing to find a friendly face to see if I was in he took time from his day needing to find a friendly face he was a gentle,…

in situ adverb or adjective in si·​tu | \ (ˌ)in-ˈsī-(ˌ)tü , -ˈsi-, -(ˌ)tyü also -ˈsē-, -(ˌ)chü\ Definition of in situ : in the natural or original position or place – Merriam-Webster For an impatient person, which I admit to being, it seems I have accomplished…

It’s a half marathon of hours left before the half marathon of poetry and I hope I can sleep for at least half of them. I have snacks and a nice stash of tea but will I have words? Will any of them work together?…

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