Darkness blanketed the house. Silence sat in the sitting room. Breathing heavily, a figure ran across the room. Window shattered! Footsteps ran across the lobby Could not see. It was eerie. It was thisclose to me. I was scared! Bleeding! Blood dripped down…
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Bucket List (9 Hour)
She recommended beetroot for my aches And a jacket to ward off my cold The tremor in my heart has not ceased She leaned on my elbow for comfort Cinnamon for my tea Water in a bucket Her Tesla in my carport This is…
Hour 8-2023 Musical Words
Musical Words All my favorite words in music are friends…Rivers, Bayou, and Trees, all lead you Home to me. This is clear to see. Thank you, Sylvan Esso, even though I missed you at the festival this year. They sing in a strong harmony,…
I Survived the 2023 Poetry Marathon
The following images are part of the Poetry Marathon Tradition. They are for you to do with what you want, but they are often used as a way to celebrate your success. Full disclaimer, as per every year, two of them leans a little into…
She is dead (Prompt)#Hour 5
She is dead, My tiny little potted plant Her leaves scattered Just below the loft Dry and lifeless she lay Dead stalk shivering As the wind swayed The loft so high Oh! Who could have done it? I glared angry at the sun…
Hour 24 : Hope is not a word
Hope isn’t just 4 lettered word It is beyond that. It is uncertainty, affirmation, a mix of everything yet nothing. I see hope in colours, in speeches, in pauses, in the eyes. Maybe, 26 alphabets arent enough to describe it. It opposes perfection yet surpasses…
Congratulations Full Marathoners!
Congratulations full Marathoners! I am so happy that you have completed 24 poems in 24 hours! That is wonderful. Thank you for joining us for this intense events. . In the past I have personally verified that everyone who applied for a certificate was eligible…
For Aphrodite
For Aphrodite For a long time I was afraid to open my heart. Too long have I kept close and built up a wall. You showed me it’s ok it’s ok to let out your emotions. That I am in a safe place…
Congratulations Half Marathoners!
Congratulations Half Marathoners! I am so happy that you have completed 12 poems in 12 hours! That is wonderful. Thank you for joining us for this intense events. In the past I have personally verified that everyone who applied for a certificate was eligible and…