Aloha Poets,

Well, I am winding down for the evening in preparation for an early bedtime. We here in Hawai’i begin the marathon at 3am tomorrow. I am so excited for this year… there is so much write about!

and, I think I am ready! I have sparkling waters in the fridgie, darkest chocolate chunks in the freezer, nuts and seeds and fruits ready, and protein drinks close at hand, pens, pencils, paper, this old gray laptop, books… and a list of topics and people and events handy when I need direction. I think I am ready. Hahaha! Who am I kidding aside from myself. Are we ever ready…? I don’t know… we’ll see!

 

What I do know is that at 2:30 tomorrow, I will wash my face, pour the first of uncountable cups of coffee, log in, and wait for the buzzer. I  know I will show up. and that’s the most important part.

 

I can hardly wait! I look forward to seeing all of you, and reading your poems.

 

We are marathoners!!!

 

Isn’t it a marvel…

Good luck, All!

Elizabeth