I am so happy to be participating in the 2023 Poetry Marathon!!! I have participated for 5 or 6 years and I am so thankful for all the friends that I have made (nationally and internationally) through this marathon!!! Plus, the half marathon (in my case) is a great way to flex those poetic muscles!!! Have an amazing marathon/half marathon everyone. To those I know, “Welcome Back!!!” and, to those I have yet to meet, “Welcome and I am glad to meet you!!!”