24 Poems ~ 24 Hours
My name is Cameron Chiovitti, and I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember. I’m self publishing my second chapbook on July 2nd. It’s called Paint My Skin With Sweetness, and you can find it on Amazon and Barnes & Nobles.
I’m doing the half marathon for the first time, and I’m hoping it will help me with my next collection that’s already in the works.
This is my first half marathon and I am looking forward to being a part of this very large family.
Both excited and apprehensive – hope the muse is there ready to emerge. Grateful thanks to
Caitlin and Jacob for this generous initiative and commitment to writers. Really looking forward to the experience.
Sundar
Looking forward to the challenge for my second time and meeting so many creative people.
hi!! i’m bunny, my pronouns are he/they, and i’ve been writing poetry for 2 and a half years. i studied writing and film at undergrad and poetry at masters. my first chapbook was self published in october 2020 and i’m hoping to use this marathon to finish my second chapbook. my poetry is usually about relationships, death, blood, animals, grief, and probably some other stuff!! the second chapbook is focused on a certain animal so he may pop up occasionally 🙂
Hi there everybody. I’ve never done this challenge before or used this website, so please be patient with me.
My name is Catherine. I am located in the thickly humid south of the US. Just got married last month. Encroaching on 30 and desperate for time to slow down. I spend most of my days taking care of my husband and our rambunctious Chihuahua named Lumpy.
I guess I could be considered “published” in the technical sense, but I don’t really. It was a short piece for a little known internet magazine. Won a couple of short story contests as a teen. I spent my years from 15 – 25 filling notebooks and USB drives with pages and pages of writing. And then I kept having to increase my dosage on my antidepressants and now I have no words and no sex drive. You can guess which my husband misses more.
Some of the things that will be influencing my poems for the challenge are mental health, my genetic disease, body positivity, religious trauma, and interpersonal relationships. I’ll try not to be too much of a downer.
Counting down the days. Can I get any tips from those who have completed the marathon before?
Hi. I’m Balqees Mohammed.
This is my first poetry marathon – and I’m glad to be a part of it. I plan (hope) to live up to the commitment for the 24hr marathon.
I am not a published poet – but have always loved poetry as an outlet for my thoughts and feelings – so here goes!
I’m a mother of 3 and happy grandmother of 12 – with 2 more on the way soon! Have lots of life experience to draw upon – so hopefully this experience will prove to be beneficial for me.
I enjoy reading, walking for exercise, family time and visiting cafe’s. I am an avid graphics designer with some website design and maintenance under my belt as well. As I am a practicing muslim, some of my poems may have reference to Islamic teachings and theology. Looking forward to connecting with more marathoners!
While I have written poetry for many years, this is my first time joining Poetry Marathon. Looking forward to it.
Website: www.artsk.co.uk
Email: sundar@artsk.co.uk
Mobile: 07874760601
Place of Birth: Jalandhar, East Punjab, India
Academic Qualifications:Â My early education took place at home.
British Education:Â I have studied at Nottingham, Manchester, Sheffield and Lancaster
Universities and have gained a BA, M.ed, Diploma in Community Development, Diploma
In Art Therapy, Diploma in Dynamic Psychotherapy and a Masters – Creative Writing, Lancaster University
Honours: Â Â Â A Churchill Fellowship, Leverhulme Fellowship, SSRC Fellowship, Tavistock
Fellowship and Constable Trophy Judge
Career: I worked in and around Manchester for the Social Services, Education Department and the NHS andDevelopment Officer, District Co-oordinator for
Community Education, Assistant Principal City College, Head of Chorlton Park Adult Education Centre and Senior Psychotherapist at Gaskell House Manchester.
Publications:Â Â Â Â
Sare Mare Novel Published By Pandora 1989.
Flame, Talkers Through Dream Doors Poetry Press
Relative to Me – Short Stories by Women Writers, Commonword PressÂ
The Redbeck Anthology, Ed. by Debjani Chatterjee, Redbeck Press.
The Edge New Cumbrian Writers. Ed. Dickon Abbott, Published byKeeper of my Love – Shantanu Poetry – published by Kalasangam 2013.
New poetry published in the Pangolin online Poetry Journal.
Numerous articles, short stories and academic papers in various journals including The Guardian, Spare Rib, The Metropolitan, Psychotherapy and Art Therapy journals.
Decibel, A North West Profile.
I am also a fine artist and have had 14 solo exhibitions, two tours and residencies in India and Pakistan all with awards from the Arts Council.
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Greetings!
How is everyone this fine day?
That is, it’s day for me here in Queensland Australia… 12:30 on a cool winter’s day.
The sun is shining however it lacks real warmth unfortunately.
I am excited to be participating in the Poetry Marathon, mostly because poetry and writing have been the two longest passions of my sixty years. Seldom does a day pass when I don’t write something.
I believe my love of writing blossomed due to an isolated childhood living in the Australian wilderness, mostly in a mobile home. I lived in town with populations of as little as 20 people, although often my family lived in complete isolation, at abandoned towns or by a river or stretch of coast.
My younger brother and I did home school and rarely connected with children of any age.
And that is where my great love of writing and Nature comes from.
In recent years I taught myself digital art/manipulation which I like to create to illustrate my writing.
I’ve never been published or made any money from writing or art… but one never knows what the future holds.
Have fun everyone and happy writing!
PS – One last thought, I am a little confused about the Time Difference between Queensland Australia and when the starting time is… can someone help me with this?
Soar
…down meandering paths
my feet wandered
passed mosses and shadowy glens…
rainforest surprises round the curve of every bend
chiming birdsong echoed
in moist verdant vales
and far above the tangled trees
pearlescent clouds sailed….
laughing waterfalls tumbled
down mountains I adore
and as if intoxicated by the very air
I felt my spirit soar…
Sharonlee
Hi Everyone! My name is Ingrid. This might be my fourth or fifth half marathon…I can’t remember for sure. All I can remember is that I love this opportunity to come together and write for either 12 hours or 24. I have never done the full poetry marathon myself and, I admire those who take on this task! I have not decided on a full plan for the half and I will leave stocking up on the snacks until closer to the date. I am excited to be participating this year as I have had a few eye surgeries and just feel likeI haven’t been able to put too much on paper (or screen) this year! I will be on the screen and also taking my time to give my eyes breaks away from the screen. I have read Caitlin’s plan and always look forward to learning more styles of poetry…I may just borrow a few form examples from her. For those new this year…welcome! Pace yourself, have fun and enjoy this amazing opportunity! xo i.e.