The Poetry Marathon

Hello

Hello everyone. My name is Ana M. Torres. I was born in New York City on November 2, 1970. I was raised in the projects of East New York Brooklyn with my parents, and two sisters, and four brothers. I have always loved writing. I still have the fond memory of writing a winter poem in the fifth grade that was chosen as one of the four best in the class. I still remember the first diary my mom gave me for my birthday.

In 2011 I self published my first novel Love Child, and I have two sequels since. I also self published Shadowed Tears my first effort at a small poetry book. As of now I plan to take part of the half day marathon poem, and I really look forward to it. Not only is it challenging, but its a great opportunity to meet new people, and its also a great way to show my work. I am very grateful for the event, I wish luck to everyone who’s participating. I also look forward to reading so many different poems as well. I’ve been warming up for this event by reading some of my earlier poems, and the poems of my favorite poets like Sylvia Plath. Even reading a favorite novel is enough to help with inspiration.

Hello

I’m Jasper and I’m a writer. I’ve been writing since I learned to write and poetry came upon me pretty easily. Of my many goals in life, one of them is to publish a chapbook, so I’m excited to see what comes out of my fingers and brain over the 24 hour marathon.

Firestarter. I am.

I was created,

born to write,

written word

my heart, body, soul.
I live, breath, eat it.
Never perfection, always perfecting.

The word

will never leave

me, it is my destiny.

writing in seattle

I’ve not participated in any sort of marathon, except perhaps sleeping! I am a “sometimes” poet, writing herds of poems for days and then months can go by without a single word. So this will be a true challenge for me.

The city of Seattle is my home, and I live in the neighborhood of Ballard, where Norwegians and boats are aplenty.

Nature and my imagination are my muses. And of course, the love of words.

Good luck to us all!

 

Hi, I’m 19-year-old-second-year marathoner. I love poetry but until the last year’s marathon I hadn’t realized anyone would appreciate what I wrote and honestly, it felt incredible. My poems are usually of a philosophical nature and most of the times, even I don’t get what I write, so bear with me.

eyes of poetry

one may lost his sight

but regains

multifocal

swelling

on blank pages

of

f r e e d o m

one may lost his vision

but resurrects

with Cyclops’ minstrels

racing quills

inks

d

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p

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g

f r e e l y

(eyes without borders)

(c) ceri naz 6/12/2015 11:39pm/Philippines

I am Ceri Naz. I am love.

great to be here as half poetry marathoner

Go poets of the world!

 

testing poem entry

enlivening one’s unimulitiverse

Innermost recesses of one’s soul
animation of heart’s portal
spring of undertaking long lasting
forging life in wondering pace
looking beyond to the level of satisfaction
indeed a contentment beyond self
working in harmony with others
truly fulfilling feats of such humanity
truly enlivening one’s unimulitiverse

It’s Friday…

Excited to see what tomorrow will bring… so here is my little but important test post.

testing fate

i am ready to test the limits-

to push past all my fears and stretch my hand

feeling every muscle strain –

being in the spur of a moment and

reaching for whatever mystery awaits.

i am ready to be in the moment

on top of a cliff or deep in the water

or fly through the clouds-

wherever the words take me-

i am ready.

and having you along for the ride makes it

all worthwhile.

 

 

Newbie from NY

Hi everyone. This is my first marathon and I am so happy to have stumbled across it. I am looking forward to the 12 hours of spilling my words in between my mom duties and work. I cannot wait to see what is on everyone’s mind. I love a challenge and even more so when it’s a hobby, this should be fun!