Poem #9 THE EGO TRIP OF AFRICA

______THE EGO TRIP OF AFRICA______ I lit the last candle for ”imani”(faith) For the moon Has shadowed the sun On the final night of ”kwanzaa”_______ For thousands of years History and faith Have been expressed in:: Art,music,storyand song O Africa! Black is your beauty You…

Ready or not

Getting some sleep so I can be up bright and early with coffee in my belly before it begins! Let’s do this!

Preparation

I am so excited about today that I can barely contain myself.  I will be up early making a few snacks, chicken salad, meatballs, lil’ smokies, shrimp, rotel, etc. I don’t want my kids to bother me with anything. So a five o’clock wake up…

Introduction

This is my first year doing the marathon and I’m really excited! Looking forward to letting those creative juices flow and being inspired!!

“Eyes closed” – 12 hours till it begins

Background. Some years again while researching rhyming slang, I stumbled across a couple of pages of bingo calls. No doubt you’d recognise some of ’em if you heard ’em (#11 — legs eleven, #22 — two ducks swimming, #88 — two fat ladies, et cetera). Although I…

Welcome

Welcome back my 2014 marathoners its a pleasure to be doing this poetry marathon with you again. I know we are Looking forward to a wonderful time with each other again and all the newbies. Time is sure coming up fast. All the best everyone.

Introduction Post

Greetings All, I just found out that I have to post an introduction. My name is: Maureen McInerney Mleczewski. I am doing the 12 hour (Half) Marathon. I’m quite rusty, but hope that this is a useful move for me. I wish you all luck…