Intro
It’s been Three years, Now I’m Back!
My last Marathon was in 2019, then Covid 19, and subsequent lockdowns, struck and all hell broke loose. Hope you all enjoy the 2023 Marathon.
Antoinette
question
Will I just post under Posts? … adding to what was posted last year? sometimes I wish my rememberer worked better!
Last Chance to Sign up for the 2023 Poetry Marathon
This is the last day to sign up for the 2023 Poetry Marathon! You can sign up here. We will be sending out the final round of acceptances tomorrow. If you do not here from us tomorrow, please send us an email at poets@thepoetrymarathon.com
The goal of The Poetry Marathon is to write and post one poem an hour for 24 hours. Half marathoners post a poem per hour for a 12 hour period. You can catch up if you miss an hour, but you cannot get ahead.
This is an international event with participants from all around the globe. Generally 500 people attempt the marathon. You do not have to be a poet to participate. To find out how to convert your timezone go here.
To learn more go here. To sign up go here.
We will get back to applicants on a rolling basis. Most people who apply will be accepted. If you have not heard from us three days after applying please send us an email at poets@poetrymarathon.com. Please do not try and contact us through the FB page.
Myself
Solape Adetutu Adeyemi has degrees in Microbiology and Environmental management. She is an environmental suatainability enthusiast with many years in FMCg
She is a creative writer who lives and breaths to bring life and light to words
Hidey ho, everybody!
Poetry Marathon 2023 is nearly upon us. I am running with the full marathon again this year. I am looking forward to spending time with creative juices and creative people.
Who’s Ready For Next Weekend
Untitled
I’m excited to see
new prompts just for me
my brain tossed around
making poetry soft and round.
This year, will be harder
we’ll all think and write smarter
to be chosen, the author
of rare printed word’s honor.
– Sandra Johnson, 8/26/2023
It’s I
I am 72 year old ex-pharma scientist. Successfully completed half marathon last year. The editor of the anthology was so good my finished product was amazing.
Since retiring from active research two years ago, I am able to indulge in serious literary endeavours.
Still Testing…..
I am trying to figure out how to post to the group bulletin board. Can anyone help?
Practicing posting
Hi! I’m Aleta. This will be my second poetry marathon. I made it through the whole thing last year. I admit that some of the poems came fairly easily and some I searched for words and ideas to even think about! I like poems for kids and haiku, and just making stuff up. Hope everyone really likes this adventure!