Hello from Tysen
Hello All-
I am Tysen from the Seattle area. This will be my sixth half marathon, the first as a poet. My advance apologies for what I am going to write ;). See you all bright and early tomorrow!
Winding up!!
What’s up everyone? I am here getting ready for the marathon; even though it doesn’t officially start for at least another…. 8 hours. I can’t wait. I have so many things I want to write about, and so much I want to get out there, that 24 hours just doesn’t seem to be enough!! I can NOT wait to read other peoples stuff and comment on it. and I hope people comment on mine. My hope is that I will get comments on AT LEAST 5 poems. If I don’t, oh well..
So to start it off:
Does anyone have any music that they are going to listen to get in the mood? I want some music suggestions. I have plenty of music; but sometimes, you need a new song to get the creativity running!
Can’t wait for the start!! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!!
Amy (AutumnsOnlyone)
Almost there!
Just over 8 hours before cramped fingers, rubbing of head and pulling hair, if you have any, and the challenge begins. So looking forward to it! Good luck everyone!
Words speak for themselves.
Hello! First of all, it is an honor and privilege to meet everyone. Congratulations on expressing your beautiful gift to the world. It takes a certain amount of courage to write. It takes even more so to reveal it to the entire planet.
A little about myself. I have been writing since I was a young boy. That was many gray hairs ago! I have published 10 novels and two collections of poetry. My books are about relationships, philosophical reflections and the ongoing evolution of the human spirit.
I have won several awards, but my most rewarding experience is being a father to my teenage son! He is my greatest creation and wonderful gift any person could ever receive. I’m truly blessed to be is Dad.
Goodluck in the competition! May you always receive miracles and blessings.
The Night Before…
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
Hello everyone!
Hello everyone! I’m so excited to be on here with you guys especially because this is my first time participating in this poetry marathon or anything like this online. On top of that, the day that the marathon starts which is June the 27th will also be my birthday! I been writing poetry since the age of 10 years old and I believe GOD has answered my prayers and opened up a door for me to share it with the world.
My 4th year
Once again I come before you, now 23 and happier than you can see
Despite improvements time has not been kind, my laptop does wish for repair
and my sleep schedule has been horrid until now. Even so, I’m here,
I’m ready, and I wait with bated breath for tomorrow.
Coming at you from Mountain View, the first time it’s been sequentially the same as previously,
Your humble servant,
Molly
Anthony Powers introduction
In the beginning was the word. Let’s begin again!
Hey All!
My plan for the marathon
Hello everyone! I am going to be attempting to complete this marathon for the first time this year! I will be starting off by myself and am going to head over to a friend’s house in the afternoon so that we can finish together and make sure that we do not fall asleep. Best of luck to everyone else participating, you got this!