Veronica Robbins -25 posts
I'm a professional writer by trade, which means I write for food, but rarely for me. Married mother of two. San Francisco Giants fan. Dog lover, Lover of the written word.
Hannah -25 posts
So what does one do once they graduate with a creative writing degree with a minor in art? Yup, they become underemployed with little time to write at home. I'm doing the poetry marathon to force myself to work around my work schedule and finally get back to doing what I love. I chose my degree because it was my passion, and now I want to get back to realizing my dream.
obidity -25 posts
joanie -25 posts
This is somewhat formal for a PIttsburgh girl--no MFA, just a love of words. By the way, I am doing half marathon. Joan Leotta has been playing with words since childhood. She has won awards in the USA and abroad for her writing and performing. Joan has four novels, a collection of short stories, and a picture book in print. Her poetry and essays are in Gnarled Oak, Red Wolf, A Quiet Courage, Eastern Iowa Review, Hobart Literary Review, Silver Birch, Postcard Poems and Prose and others. She recently completed a second term as a Tupelo 30/30 poet and her second picture book, Summer in a Bowl, comes out in September 2016. Joan also performs folklore and one-woman shows on historic figures and teaches writing and story performance. She lives in Calabash, NC with husband Joe where you can find her walking the beach or sorting travel photos. You can reach her at www.joanleotta.wordpress.com and https://www.facebook.com/pages/Joan-Leotta-Author-and-Story-Performer/188479350973
Aymen Zaheer -25 posts
Respected friends, i am from Pakistan, but born and grew up in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and am part of the Pakistan Writers Club. Automation is my job, but poetry is my passion. Wrote various articles and local community reports that were published in news papers.
farzana -25 posts
I.B.Y -25 posts
Writer and poet, I am passionate about stories that go beyond narrative and dive into the nuance of the human experience.
yibbet -25 posts
I teach writing in many different contexts, and I think making stuff may save us.
Aisha Nazir -25 posts
I'm a 20 year-old and I have always had a passion for poetry. I love to write just anything though. I think, mostly, I write because I want to be heard.
themorningreads -25 posts
tammibelko -25 posts
I live in Rocky River, Ohio. I am a middle school English Language Arts teacher and Gifted Intervention Specialist and author of newly released contemporary Young Adult novel, Perchance to Dream (written in verse and prose). This will be my 4th year participating in the 1/2 Poetry Marathon.
Jodi Varnese -25 posts
I am a short story writer and poet by night. I enjoy music of various genres and horseback riding. My partner in crime is my boxer, Roxie, and I do my best to follow the guidance of Jesus and the Holy Spirit through life's many challenges and great experiences.
thefirestarter -25 posts
Originally hailing from Chitown or as commonly known Chicago, I now reside in Ocala, Florida. I come from a strong Puerto Rican background laced with Creole/black descendance. Growing up in a big city afforded me the privilege of being exposed to many breathtaking journeys, heartaches, tragedies and experiences. All of these circumstances created in me an eclectic array of characteristics that can only be attributed to me. I love who I am. I can only thank God for every single occurrence in my life that brought me to this point. And so I write.
thepoeticunderground -25 posts
I'm Erin, 19 years old from (usually) sunny Queensland, Australia. I run the blog thepoeticunderground.com and I don't even know what I'm getting myself into.
CWasemScott -25 posts
I make my home in Spokane, WA, where I teach literature and the full range of writing courses at Spokane Falls Community College. I'm the author of the chapbook Predictable as Fire (Moonstone 2021) and the full-length collection The Open Hand of Sky (Finishing Line Press 2022). I've been collecting all kinds of art supplies so that when I retire in a few years, I'll spend time gluing stuff together, whittling and painting sticks, and making paper mache masks and mobiles, hopefully with artistic flare. Visit my website at www.conniewasemscott.com
kevinbrennan -25 posts
Hi My name is Kevin Brennan and this is my first time doing the poetry marathon. I am from Dublin Ireland. I am currently working on my second novel, a science fiction story that starts in the present and goes fifty years into a utopian future where the human race saves itself and the planet thanks to a worldwide shift in attitude. My nickname comes from the title of my first book Gurriers. I perform poetry in The International Bar in Dublin every Wednesday at a fantastic event called Dublin's Underground Beat. This is a music and poetry open mike night where all artists are welcome. We get lots of overseas talent. Last night we had a poet from Chicago, a blues guitarist from Salt Lake City and a harmonica player from Germany. Any poets who come to Ireland should come and join us for a session.
v-j-calone -25 posts
v.j.calone (poet, playwright, actor, director) Vincent graduated SUNY Oswego '95 studied under Lewis Turco author of, “The New Book of Forms.” New drama “The Bathroom Sink” fall/winter '22. New chapbook UNWOUND / 40 poems and songs and A re-issue of “A Caesura; A Delve into Podics,” available for trade or upon request @jeweliasdad@aol.com. Vincent is glad to be part of the wonderful writing collective. www.brateragency.com
Denise -25 posts
My name is Denise and I have been writing poetry for over 40 years now. I started writing as a child; it was a way of saying what I could not speak.
Samantha -25 posts
Show me inspiration, and I'll show you the world. Budding writer, dreamer, lifelong learner. <3
shawker -25 posts
Secondary English teacher in Worcestershire, England. Amateur novelist and follower of the old ways. Blessed Be! 😉
megawriter -25 posts
I'm a 20 year old young man from California who loves to write, act, play games, and so on. While I'm not currently a published author or poet, I have been a competitive writer on both a local and a global scale. This will be his first year as a participant in the poetry marathon and he is looking forward to the creativity and challenge.
renaego -25 posts
I’m in published poet with a degree in English from the University of Tennessee. For a living I’m a social worker. I didn’t start writing poetry until I was in my mid-40s but I found that I really loved it. I also make jewelry and other artistic endeavors. I’m originally from Pennsylvania and I spent 20 years in Tennessee- now I live in work in Arizona. I’m so happy they’re allowing half marathoners to basically pick their own timeframe. That’s going to help me a lot.
Leonardo Hadit Crowley -25 posts
ngoziandrew -25 posts
Ngozi Andrew is a linguist and communicator who lives in Lagos, Nigeria. A lover of words and everything that can be created with it. She is a fledgling writer and poet who hopes to see her works published soon.
kosh -25 posts
I enjoy writing poems and short stories and have begun writing a novel. I love science fiction/fantasy the most but enjoy every genre. I like to explore the depths of the human psyche and jiggle around whatever I find. While much of my work is traditionally dark, I enjoy the lighter side of humanity and try to fill my works with hope. I also hate talking about myself because I never know what to say...so there! Lol
katarzynastomska -25 posts
Indie poet, author of 2 poetry collections, Classroom Assistant based in Scotland,mum of 2
eve-mary -25 posts
Eve is a 5th grade teacher in Massachusetts. She has been writing poetry since she was seven. Mary, her daughter, is presently teaching English in Santiago, Chile. This year, Eve and Mary are teaming up as a mother-daughter team to share our love of words.
jondelb -25 posts
JessicaCruz -25 posts
afrose -25 posts
S Afrose, from Bangladesh.
eilidhstjohn -25 posts
Larisa Fernandes -24 posts
Hi! I'm Larisa Fernandes, a high-schooler who's simply in love with literature. I plan on completing this year's marathon as diligently as I can.
seventhsolstise -24 posts
Hello fellow word architects. I go by Seventh Solstise (change in the spelling), I am a retired Elementary School teacher, and was employed in that capacity for 21 years. I was formerly the Risk Manager of the City of Compton, performing loss prevention and employee rehabilitation referral and disability retirement services. I received my Bachelor of Arts from Chapman University, and later attended National University to obtain my California Teaching Credential and Master of Science Degree in Educational Leadership. I am the proud mother of three beautiful and talented daughters. I have worked as an Insurance Agent, College Counselor, and Grants Writer for the Compton Police Department and have enjoyed enormous experience working in this capacity. I am now retired and seeking to publish my writing and poetry. I am extremely excited about the Poetry Marathon and pray my hands and my mind hold up to the challenge. Return Victorious!
highpriest333 -24 posts
liamstrong2-0 -24 posts
Hi, I'm Liam, I'm a published poet, and this is my second poetry marathon. I'll be doing the full marathon again this year.
C.H. Carrick -24 posts
I'm a writer, searching for publication.
jeannine -24 posts
Just realise I haven't told you anything about myself. But so excited about taking part, a bit I don't know what hasn't been following me since signing up. I contract as a post person, write a lot and just love to be alive doing all the things I like doing. Am a gran gran too and really proud about that fact. Cant wait to start but I have nothing to say,...
hiralbagadia -24 posts
Ardelle Ray -24 posts
My name is Ardelle, although I'm also known as Ms. Tiger to You, or Ms. Tiger, or Tiger. I'm retired and live in Las Vegas. I began writing poetry and prose when I was 6, stopped when I was 18, then resumed when I was 54. I now write short stories themed to stage magic and illusion, and poetry. Perhaps I'll get courageous and try a screenplay or novel, who knows...
Betsy.Blackbird -24 posts
Niela -24 posts
franniez -24 posts
ajbostelman -24 posts
I’m Amy in my late forties married 28 years with an 18 year old daughter. I live in the Texas Hill Country in a suburb outside of Austin. This is my fourth year to participate in the half poetry marathon. This will be the second year my writing partner will participate with me. I love the community, the challenge, the prompts—all of it! My styles include free verse, prose poetry, haiku, and found poetry aka black out poetry, remix, erasure poetry—random words from a cited source to create an original poem. I consider myself as satirical, playful, full of whimsy, and depth depending on what I’m writing. Both the classics and contemporary are among my favorite poets. Some of my favorite poets include in no particular order: Rumi, Tagore, Hasif, Mary Oliver, Whitman, Ross Gay, Alice Walker, Sylvia Plath, Shel Silverstein, Rilke, TS Eliot, Poe, Ginsberg, Ada Limon, Joy Harjo, Lucille Clifton, and the list can go on and on. I hope to maybe create a chap book. Or at least have fun nonetheless.
tazlover74330 -24 posts
diane6446 -24 posts
wendyjones -24 posts
LisaAllenHyde -24 posts
Lisa Allen Hyde is the pen name of a writer living in Northern California. She enjoys travel, live music and spontaneity. She thinks that daydreams are underrated and when not daydreaming, she loves delving into a good book. This is her second Poetry Half Marathon. Instagram: Lisa_Allen_Hyde
sacarroll1691 -24 posts
Samantha Carroll is a thirty one year old debut author of the poetry collection My Real Life Red. She grew up writing songs and poetry. In her spare time, you can find her listening to Taylor Swift, watching Doctor Who or doing yoga. She is a mom of two children, two dogs, seven cats, and two fish. She resides in South Carolina.
EvaElBeze -24 posts
Eva Cherokee El Beze grew up in San Francisco, CA in an anarchist theatre collective. Eva has been published in magazines, journals and books for her poetry, personal essays and creative nonfiction as well as won awards for stage and film scripts. You can follow her on Twitter @evaelbeze She divides her time between India, Europe, Africa and California.
mikehauser -24 posts
chelliebanner -24 posts
Born some fourty plus years ago to a wonderful community of family friends and neighbors in West Philadelphia.i have over twenty years of experience working in the health care industry.Married my friend had two amazing children I call my Sun and Moon , even too great dogs. I would definitely describe myself as a classic city girl with the soul of a Georgia peach..
kriscleage -24 posts
This will be my 5th Poetry Half Marathon. I mainly work on my family history these days, but participate in poetry writing events throughout the year. This is my favorite. My poetry website is https://ruffdraftsite.wordpress.com/
adriroch -24 posts
I was born in Bolivia. I am psychologist and writer. Been writing since 2019 and fall in love with words and poetry. I believe art heals and we write to communicate, feel and heal.
iamworthit -24 posts
Jennifer Gibaldi is an upcoming poet and author. She has recently published her first collection of poems Perfectly Imperfect, available on Amazon.com, where she brings you along on her journey of obstacles that she has faced over the years and shares how she has coped with them. Jennifer is currently working on her second poetry collection, as well as a debut novel. She draws on her real-life experiences for inspiration, writing with pure heart and raw emotion. She looks forward to sharing her story with the world in hopes that she can comfort and inspire those who are in similar situations. Jennifer can be found performing at various open mics throughout Long Island New York. You can also follow Jennifer on Instagram @iamworthit82 and her Facebook author page I AM Worth It
williamtatro -24 posts
Columnist, author, talk show host, podcaster of ARE YOU FREAKING SERIOUS?!
LiamStrong -24 posts
I'm Liam, I mostly write poetry, but I've also won an award for a play I've written, and I want to further myself in the local writing scene in my town. I'm taking part in the full marathon, as a challenge, to get new material for a chapbook I may release soon, and read some great poetry!
Tamal Kundu -24 posts
He is a homo sapien living somewhere in the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta. His days require him to work as a media personnel at a daily newspaper, his nights inspire poetry.
Manali -24 posts
Hi, everyone This is my first time participating in the 24 hour poetry marathon. I'm an indie author of eight books, including three poetry books (two novels and a few short stories collection)You can find me on all socials under my pen name, A Rustic Mind.
crystal -24 posts
Carlos Ornelas -24 posts
Carlos Ornelas is a Mesoamerican artist and author from Lynwood, California. His poetry is a vivid representation of the smiles and cries experienced growing up in Los Angeles as an underpriviledged youth. His first book, "Ketchup: Sopa de Gato", has been a part of classrooms in underserved communities throughout southern California. His upcoming poetry collection, "Villains Vernacular", is to be released in 2024 by Riot of Roses Publishing House.
Deborah Dalton -24 posts
Deborah "D Squared” Dalton is a poet/spoken word artist, domestic and sexual abuse advocate and survivor, currently seeking to poetically share the divine revelations gained while engaged in worship, study, and prayer. She was born in St. Albans, Queens, New York. Being brought up in a military family, she had the opportunity to be raised all over the world. While enrolled in a pre-engineering program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. While enrolled, she was an active member of the John McLinn Ross Players and performed in the following plays: The River Niger (Wilhelmina Brown) , Tobacco Road (Ada Lester) , Othello (Desdemona) , A Raisin in the Sun (Beneatha Younger) , Aladdin's Lamp (Mother) , Fences (Rose Maxson) , and The Shadow Box (Beverly) . She received an Irene Ryan Acting Award Nomination and an Acting Achievement Award in the Southwest Collegian Regional Competition. She has written several books of poetry, and currently wrapping up a project titled “Life After the Resurrection: A journey of Spiritual Discovery”. She received her degree in Mechanical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University. After working for 15+ years in the construction industry in various project management and design functions, she decided to commit full-time to her calling to engage in ministry.
drdino123 -24 posts
nerp -24 posts
I am a creative problem solver and relationship builder! After a career in residential life (5 campuses in 3 states) for over twenty years I am currently un(der) employed and looking for a position where both my experience and formal training in creativity can help a business, organization or nonprofit grow and be recognized. I'm married with two adult children and a spoiled rotten beagle.
abdulrazaq -24 posts
Abdulrazaq Salihu, TPC I, is a Nigerian poet and member of the hilltop creative arts foundation. He won the Splendours of dawn poetry contest, BPKW poetry contest, Poetry archive poetry contest, Masks literary magazine poetry award, Nigerian prize for teen authors(poetry), Hilltop creative writing award, and others. He has his works published/forthcoming in Bracken, Poetry Quarter(ly), Rogue, B*k, Jupiter review, black moon magazine, Angime, Grub Street mag and elsewhere. He tweets @Arazaqsalihu; instagram: Abdulrazaq._salihu. He’s the author of Constellations (poetry) and hiccups (Prose).
joshidivyesh99gmail-com -24 posts
BG.Writes -24 posts
chidinebo -24 posts
avill013 -24 posts
enelen13 -24 posts
catscrazi1 -24 posts
I am blessed four times over with four wonderful children. All my life I have loved to read and I write poetry. I live in California but I would love to retire in Tennessee on a farm with a porch to have coffee every morning with God, family and friends. God is so good that when my daughter was 2 months old she had died and He brought her back to life. She is now 10 and is here for a purpose for such a time as this in my life. I look forward to the new challenge and hopefully a new career.
kgbusch04 -24 posts
Katrenia G. Busch is a Film Critic for Hollywood Weekly Magazine, a Journal Reviewer for the American Psychological Association, a Reviewer for Prospectus: A Literary Offering and has worked as an Editor and journalist. Some of her published works can be found in The Screeched Owl, The Chamber Magazine, Literature Today, Westward Quarterly, Trouvaille Review, Riverrun, Police Writers, Senior Care Quest among others. She has a background in law enforcement and nursing. She enjoys reading, philosophy, psychology and writing.
ksds9899 -24 posts
I am using this 2015 Poetry Marathon to honor the memory of my grandmother Barbara, who transformed into Light in January of this year. She gave me words to love. It is my best hope to use them now to reflect the beauty of her life.
tarinprn -24 posts
David Bruce Patterson -24 posts
Amrutha -24 posts
My name is Amrutha and I am from India, currently living in Barcelona, Spain. I write both prose and poetry. Academically I'm a science student, currently doing in PhD in mathematics.
poetryglow -24 posts
connieburgess -24 posts
I am a Mother of four daughter's, married for 25 years. I am a 3rd degree high priestess through Our Lady of Enchantment. Owner of Connie's Crafts & Crochet. I have been a part time writer since the 80's. Have been published in a couple of poetry anthologies...
Arthur Reynolds -24 posts
S.Elizabeth -24 posts
William Connors -24 posts
Hey there. Welcome to wherever you find yourself. I hope you enjoy these words for whatever you find them to be. Snapshots of still motion and emotion and light, sometimes.
Chloe -24 posts
Chloe Forsting is 21 and lives in Louisville, Kentucky. She pursues poetry mostly as a solitary act and steals frequently from other poets to offset her perceived or actual shortcomings. She was inducted into poetry by her high school English teacher when he made the class read The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock. Things have more or less gone from there. She still likes T.S. Eliot in spite of his own shortcomings.
marty58 -24 posts
i have written and publish two poetry books i enjoy writing poetry
Qundeel Aymen -24 posts
I'm a Riyadh City-based poet and freelance writer. I studied English Literature at university. I love reading and writing. I wrote many articles that were published in various web magazines. I am excited to be a part of this poetry marathon.
chigurukala -24 posts
Hi, I belongs to India. worked certain time in AIR and local Magazines. writing poetry in English and Telugu. broadcasted 25 plays. Published 14 books in both languages.
LolaB -24 posts
I'm a Children's author and Teacher. I empower children to see themselves the way God sees them. I love to watch movies, read and eat ice cream sandwiches.
devikasri -24 posts
wormy76 -24 posts
This is my third year of joining the Poetry Marathon. I really enjoy the challenge. I have been writing poetry for over 30 years. I enjoy the way my words can release my emotion, thoughts, and interest. Poetry was introduced to me back in the 80's in grade school and has lived within my soul ever since. I appreciate the opportunity to join such talented and interesting poets. Good luck to us all. So excited!
aditidixit21 -24 posts
keely -24 posts
I am 61 years old. I’ve lived in Detroit for the same amount of years. Mother of 3 sons. Grandma of 2. I love writing and this marathon has gotten me back to writing. I haven’t written for a few years. I’m out of practice ready to reacquaint myself with all of the poetic devices and poem forms and back to the drawing board.
jillh1980 -24 posts
djdelashmit -24 posts
mdauwal -24 posts
akboyle -24 posts
dishakhanna -24 posts
Diva that's what my kith and kins call me. Highly passionate to write and feels poetry is the way to pour my heart out. I am a real fun loving and adventurous person and loves to play with words. This Poetry Marathon is a creative way of expressing yourself by seeing the other creative minds moving on with the flow. Getting real fun being a part of it and wishes to be an every year poet from now onwards.
davidhennessy -24 posts
meriyenmarquez31 -24 posts
My life it's a deathless adventure with the everyday challenges.✨I'm bless with the gift of motherhood, My girls are my everything, I see my life in the reflection of their eyes.✨ As a single mom i had many challenges, but I would take them all, allover again for my girls. I'm pursuing a level of education the leads me to a better job and a better income, going back to school at whatever ages, is better than sitting around waiting for a miracle. ✨ ✒️Writing it's one of my passion and i'm finally on the road with this project. I like to dream, and work hard on the path to my SUCESS. I can't sit here and wait for it, I must go seeking for my SUCESS. I prefer the true any time, lies would trap you. You can't build on lies, it will disintegrate. The true would always set you free. ✨ Be advise always be yourself, everyone else it's taken. This is why I'm myself, I'm UNIQUE and most important I'm always evolving.This is me✨
lorettagraham -23 posts
Born poet, Working Actor
Cheyenne Bramwell -23 posts
abeo -23 posts
lauraruth -23 posts
trehbein -23 posts
"...the creations of poetry being more vivid and real than the poets themselves." ~ Herman Hesse "The Journey East" Montana native, rooted in Wyoming.
unpredictableeasty -23 posts
Jessica -23 posts
I'm drawn to the insides of things, like gizzards and puppet joints. Originally from Albuquerque, NM, I now live in Los Angeles with my cat, Joni Mitchell, and I love it here.
lynny9164 -23 posts
mshk20 -23 posts
Erin -23 posts
Hello, my name is Erin! I am twenty-one, and I attend University. I am currently studying English. I have two adorable dogs, who are my entire world. I write Poetry and Young Adult Fiction. I am hoping to advance my career in writing after I graduate.
holden lyric -23 posts
Editor-in-chief of Paper Plane Pilot Publishing www.thepaperplanepilots.com
azli -23 posts
egrushka -23 posts
Andrea Fernandes -22 posts
callanwh -22 posts
creative writing student at ljmu / gold v support on league of legends / likes plants and poetry
SpokenBlack -22 posts
Koso -22 posts
I'm Teresa and this is my second time here. I mainly write poems as a hobby. I work as a nurse on a pneumological ward, love to travel and hang out with my friends. This year I want to try writing poems about stories and feelings on my grandfather to honor his passing last Monday.
Kika Man -22 posts
Kika Man 文詠玲 (they/them) is a writer from Belgium and Hong Kong. Kika writes about her mixed heritage, mental health, and traveling, about music and blueness. They are a member of Slam-T (a spoken word & slam poetry platform) and also a PhD Student in Queer Sinophone Studies. Their debut collection is forthcoming in 2021. You can find Kika on Twitter and Instagram @kikawinling.
Dena Stephanie Cook -21 posts
An aspiring poet and writer motivated by love,pain,passion and my over active imagination. Working on a book of poetry dedicated to the joys and pains of falling in and out of love.
AmosNoella -21 posts
S.A.M. -21 posts
Mallika Girotra -21 posts
Hey I am Mallika, 22 year old Fashion Design Student from India. I was born in a city named Moradabad in Western Uttar Pradesh, India and right now I am doing my graduation from Delhi NCR. I am the kind of girl who would rather choose her hot chocolate and writing a poem rather than going out. Don't get me wrong..... I love shopping too.....as much as any other girl but I happen to love my poetry more....Hope you like my writings....Love light and poetry to all.....<3
tsgannon -20 posts
mwspbsobsessed1 -20 posts
elnazgor -20 posts
I loved the challenge so much last year that I thought, "Why not add a little extra spice by attempting the poetry half marathon whilst also completing my thesis on the same day".
victoriajane -20 posts
I recently broke a 20+ year writer's block! I have been freelance writing so I constantly focus on someone else's work instead of my own. I have returned to writing fiction, but have not yet made it back into the form of expression I have always been best at: POETRY! Twenty-four poems is a mere drop in the proverbial bucket compared to the poetry that is waiting anxiously in my subconscious to become manifest. This marathon is the perfect way to add necessity and deadlines to my inspiration. Even if I write the worst 24 poems imaginable, maybe my creative constipation will have passed. I'm looking so forward to this experience. Sharing it with so many other poets is fascinating and should be a great way to meet others who share my passion.
grapeicies -19 posts
Just a little woman livin' in a big city.
trishso -19 posts
tmarion -19 posts
I was born in a little country town called Belden, Ms. I was raised with three brothers by a single parent until I was twelve. We relocated to Leavenworth, Ks. I graduated from LHS (Leavenworth High School) . After about twelve years of snow. Driving and sliding on ice in Kansas, we had enough so we moved. My elderly mother and I to Panama City, Fl. Yes, the beach area was what I once said.
JenniferOlski -19 posts
I've been a professional writer and editor for more than 25 years. Now I'm focusing on my own visions with painting, teaching creativity courses, and poetry.
joyfulhope -18 posts
In love with life, I am wife to my best friend and grateful mother to 7 children. A former licensed insurance agent, these days I love to ponder the classics and to write down thoughts which happen to come my way. Hopefully these reflections will lift up the beautiful, the true, and the good. I also enjoy experimenting with paleo/gluten free baking and the AIP diet. In my "past life", I lived and traveled overseas. I liked that, but these days I am passionate about pilgrimages: spiritual journeys but also this pilgrimage called life! My favorite thing, though, (besides learning as much as I can about my Catholic faith) is to just sit back with my husband and watch our children grow and bloom, like colorful flowers in a verdant field.
Amy Wax -18 posts
I was created to write, with 2019 being my 40th year writing. I have an analog mind in a digital world and still compose longhand with pen & paper, which now seems quaint. A chronic overthinker, my writing is my release. With 99 volumes, 12,424 pages and 19,296 poems (as of this entry) my writing chronicles my life on every level, in far too much detail! Most poems are free verse, conversational, some imagist, extremely eclectic. I have several ebooks available at http://www.smashwords.com
literarysoprano -18 posts
Jenny Campbell -18 posts
cpatton -18 posts
I'm working on a visual poem called SCRO. It's going to be a scroll. (Also an installation I think). More about it here https://artofcompost.wordpress.com/2016/07/30/scro-part-i/ and here https://artofcompost.wordpress.com/2016/07/31/scro-ii/ if you're curious. Also I teach at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA, USA. Looking forward to the marathon. Laying in Sharpies, X-acto blades, a toner cartridge, caffeine, nuts and berries, energy bars.
marinazerdali -17 posts
punkpillywiggin -17 posts
Autistic, college dropout, anarchist, witch, doing my best.
punkhippypoet -17 posts
Dane Lyn is an educator, poet, and glitter enthusiast with an MFA from Lindenwood University. Find them in Southern California ridding their shoes of sand, loving their partner, playing music too loud, constructing blanket forts, and caring for their menagerie of teens, snakes, lizards, dogs, rabbits, and cats. Dane’s work can be seen in Gnashing Teeth, Closed Eye Open, Anti-Heroin Chic and Nymph Publication, links to which are all at DaneLyn.net, they tweet from @PunkHippyPoet
heatherlyn -17 posts
FionaThunderstorm -17 posts
Personal info: - adult by law - biologically female - lives in the time zone GMT+1 (UTC+2) Poem stats: - writing since 2016 - written a total of about 10 poems - needs to work on English poem skills - looking forward to the Poetry Marathon
dr-debborah -17 posts
ManoshiBose -17 posts
Every time I write, I find I'd like to write more. Every time I read what I have written, I hate it! So I continue, cause I'd like to stop hating. That's it. That's all of it.
annej -17 posts
QueenofSwords -16 posts
I'm an English teacher with writerly aspirations. Now that it's summer vacation, it's time to revisit my half-finished novel. My whole life, I've been writing poetry, so I enjoy the challenge of the half-marathon. Looking forward to it and to reading other people's work.
mmesomafrancis -16 posts
Angie Mountain -16 posts
I live near Philadelphia, PA, and work two part-time jobs: one as an online reading tutor and one as a substitute group supervisor in a YMCA school-aged childcare program. A former newspaper sportswriter, I write some freelance magazine articles, and also for my own enjoyment.
dputerbaugh -16 posts
Five years ago I quit my job to write a novel, freelance and work on a chapbook. I have had a few poems in some online journals and my chapbook is at a local publisher right now. I belong to Jackson Writer's Club, an eclectic group of supportive creatives. My novel, Sketching Birds, is about 3/4 done. This is my first poetry marathon though I have completed a couple running marathons. I live with my husband named Ron, a cat named Cleo and a boxer puppy named Pippa. I like to garden, hike and read, too, but don't do enough of any of them, because, well...novel, husband and puppy!
mollymurray -16 posts
I'm the author of Today, She Is (Wipf & Stock, 2014), editor of The Atelier Project (CreateSpace, 2015), and editor of the blog Paper Mill. My poetry and stories have appeared in places including Ink, Sweat & Tears, Quailbellmagazine.com and The Wayfarer (forthcoming). I have an MLitt in Creative Writing from the University of Glasgow; I love northwest coasts and the magic of creativity.
singlelaq7 -16 posts
DaphneJoy -16 posts
DJ Grant holds a B.A. in English from The University of British Columbia. She is best known for her book, “Guide to Holocaust Reparations.” Find DJ’s work on The Lehrhaus, The Write Launch, Cosmic Daffodil Journal, Last Stanza Poetry Journal, Last Girls Club and Pinky Thinker Press. Grant lives with the sleep disorder Narcolepsy.
tw3stars -16 posts
currently pursuing an mfa-creative writing at my alma mater, mississippi university for women.
ranoblett -16 posts
I am a veteran of the US Army and I currently work as a supervisor for a private security company. My passions are writing, music, (and sorry not sorry) Jesus.
mallikaagnihotri -16 posts
sneha -16 posts
Diana Kristine -16 posts
Samantha -16 posts
I hate writing bios but I'll give it a go. I grew up in a pecan grove among the swamps of south Georgia, after my family settled where my Dad's folks were when he decided to retire from the Air Force. I've spent a lifetime making up stories and using my imagination from the gifts my parents gave me. I got my love of science from my Dad, Neal, and my love of people and art from my Mom, Crissee. I have a Bacheors in Social Sciences from Thomas University and now working on a Masters of Art in English and Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University.
kali -15 posts
I'm an artist, mother, and wedding planner. Love writing and making lemon meringue pie out of sucky lemons
arundhathi -15 posts
whimsygizmo -15 posts
virginiagalfo -15 posts
ashaughnessy -15 posts
Intellectual property lawyer and short story poet and writer living in Toronto.
Aiyana -15 posts
plant-based traveler extraordinaire resident of earth since August 16th, 2004 . . . This is my first year participating in the poetry marathon. I am writing from my island home of Maui, on the sunset side of Haleakala. I tend to write waywardly and I am not sorry.
cariesky -15 posts
MissFitz -15 posts
I am a reader, writer, baker. Assistant to one cat (Lola) and two chickens (Agnes and Gladys). I currently live in Nampa, Idaho.
@Pope -15 posts
Francis Muzofa (aka @Pope) is a Zimbabwean poet who is currently based in Namibia, land of the brave. He is a philosophical poet who enjoy wisdom poetry inspired by the ancient Greeks. He enjoys writing about nature, climate, environment, health and life in general. He has contributed to number publications locally and internationally. Including the recently published anthology in honor of Queen Elizabeth11 His poems have a word to tell the world and he strongly feel if he does not do it none will.
Daveo12 -15 posts
I believe in "Love & Art." A wild child who has slowed down to the speed of life. I Write and Direct Films, primarily and work on my book projects.
JGomez -15 posts
Hi, My name is Janice Gomez. My writing name is JGomez. I love to write especially, poetry and I love to be creative.
garystudley -15 posts
Hi All. My name is Gary and I am an artist, blogger, compere, publisher, spoken word performer, tutor & writer of both poetry & prose from England. Phew! Put like that it almost sounds like I can't make my mind up! But they are all linked so... In recent years I've undertaken lots of writing & performance projects for: The Canterbury Festival's Laureate Squad; blogged as the Poet in Residence at Canterbury's Roman Museum; created ekphrastic poetry collections with pupils & artists local to me; run workshops & performed in many events & festivals in Kent. I am currently involved with 3 poetry & prose publications: as illustrator for a WW1 anthology, The Bigger Picture : Reflections on The Great War, published by SaveAs Writers; as designer & writer of SoundLines, an eponymous, group anthology; and There Is Another Way, my poetry collection based on obsessive love; social justice & what's that out on the periphery. I will shortly be working on both text & visual based design briefs with the Canterbury School of Visual Arts & am currently working with The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, as playwright for Return of The Unknown Warrior, a community engagement project based on WW1 & remembrance. When not working with external groups, I belong to or co-run 3 writers groups including SaveAs Writers and my own group SoundLines, co-founded with my colleague, JL. In connection with these groups, I co-run & happily compere two monthly Spoken Word Nights in Kent, one at The Jolly Sailor in Canterbury & the second at The Lighthouse in Deal. In the case of everything above, I write & perform because I like to get people excited by the arts and because I have to & love to. It seems like the closest thing I get to understanding how I tick or being seen as I really am.
MsAshay -15 posts
I am a native Californian. I grew up in the urban centers of Los Angeles. The Jackson 5 was my favorite boy group growing up. My early education came at a local elementary school, Alta Loma where I cultivated the desire to write, read and play the piano. I went on to serve my country in the US Airforce and the US Navy. I later continue my secondary education at CSUDH earning a BA degree in Music and completing a graduate program in Arts and Humanities. I study the art form of poetry with the California Literature Initiative and El Camino College. My entrepreneurial spirit affords me the opportunity of promote my published poetry book, Ashay Speaks and a wellness-beauty business. I am a life long learner and love to travel.
Tracey Saloman -15 posts
I am a writer and poet, parent, former high school English teacher and current Graduate Teaching Fellow in the Professional Writing and Communications Program at UMass Dartmouth. I founded and facilitate the Horizon Glass Poetry group in New Bedford, MA. I love the ocean, jazz, nature, and studying Aikido at SouthCoast Aikido in Dartmouth, MA.
jtripp -15 posts
ginger -15 posts
This is my second poetry marathon. I’m writing to challenge myself as a fun creative exercise. This year I thought I’d write a poem inspired by various portraits. I have two small children, so will try my best to write in between splash pads and such 😉
J.L.Delaney -15 posts
randiesel -15 posts
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foobar -15 posts
zangie57 -14 posts
My name is Angelle. I work as a bookkeeper/operations mgr for a law firm. I am an amateur poet, and do it mostly for fun, brain exercise. I am a History buff, and a voracious reader,
Tina Blondino -14 posts
Tina grew up along the Atlantic coast in Oyster Bay, NY then, newly married, traded oceans for the Pacific settling in a suburb of Seattle. Starting as a kindergarten teacher, her professional roles have included principal, trainer, mentor, and Assistant Superintendent. She lives near her daughter Jenny, her favorite creative partner. She is active in social and political issues and in her Episcopal church.
ciudadanaherzeleid -14 posts
Sharon -14 posts
katapoet -14 posts
Siobhan -14 posts
I've been writing poetry since I was fourteen when I first fell in love with it. It has always given me so much comfort and happiness. My favorite poet of all time is Emily Dickinson. I am a single mother to an amazing girl and we have a very sweet shih tzu, a hamster and a fish. I love to laugh and I have to say poetry, prayer and humor are three essentials that I cling to throughout all of life's ups and downs. I am so happy to be surrounded by all of you talented poets and truly remarkable people.
hdavis8765 -14 posts
Post-college citizen, baker of banana bread from a box, cherisher of words and languages, friend of Someone greater than she.
hakim231gmail-com -14 posts
Jana Lapel -14 posts
Hi, I'm Jana Lapel...and I've been writing poetry since the age of 7...when my mom (a professional copywriter) was my teacher! I was born in Iowa...launched my career in Chicago and ended up in Canada ...enjoying a lifetime as a singer/actor/media host & writer/voice teacher & professional clown. Writing was a bonus in my career...and now in retirement I am writing my stories in a book...but poetry is my passion! Having worked with children for forty years...I am "hooked" on Dr. Seuss and Shel Silverstein's styles. No matter what I write about ...I cannot resist the RHYME...alliteration...and in my darkest days (after losing my husband and clown partner in 2007) my readers noted that "you still sound like Dr. Seuss"! Poetry writing has been one of my best "medicines" ever! This is my first Marathon....and since I am an insomniac anyway....I have challenged myself to the "full meal deal"! I don't drink coffee...so this will be a 24 hour chocolate binge...ah, chocolate coated words that rhyme....sounds like a Feast to me! 🙂
annwjwhite -14 posts
A poet for over 50 years, beginning when I was eleven, I've always thought in poetry. I am a graduate of the College of St. Benedict and Marymount University with degrees in music and education (grades pk to 8). A mother, USArmy veteran, former bank teller and sales, musician, and educator. Retired early due to Multiple Sclerosis. Spent my time since then writing, photographing, crafting and traveling. Currently hiding from the pandemic and wearing a mask. Still writing.
loricar2358 -14 posts
juvairiya -14 posts
caroltalmage -14 posts
rumbichen -14 posts
Rumbi Chen is an accountant with a passion for creative writing, who believes that beyond the sky is the limit. She also has a strong affinity for volunteering. Her writing is biased towards women’s fiction, religion and environmental sustainability, struggle (internal & external) and some awesome randomness. In high school, because of her remarkable abstract reasoning, her literature teacher nicknamed her Aristotle. Since 2013 to date, she has volunteered as a poet, coordinator and scriptwriter for a community development trust and has interests in theatre, music and in gardening.
Jo -14 posts
Jo Matsaeff is a neurodivergent queer teacher based in France. They can be found at their local open mic or virtually hanging out with their international poet friends wishing for a day when a magical tunnel will bring them all together. Their recent work appears in Gnashing Teeth, Anti-Heroin Chic, Horse Egg and the Pride issue of The Adriatic.
lovion -14 posts
Skay -14 posts
Sk(ay) Sangita Kalarickal writes because she must. Her stories and poems have been published in journals, anthologies and collections world wide. Her book Mamina (available on Amazon) was published by Adisakrit Publishing in March 2023. She is still learning the art of poetry and ambitiously hopes to master it in a couple lifetimes.
molwage -14 posts
JMacKenzie -14 posts
annamarkowitz -14 posts
long time listener first time caller! asst prof & wannabe creative, plant enthusiast looking for an excuse to get more tattoos. i'm a millennial so expect an obsession with longing and the passage of time.
crumcat -14 posts
robbiewest -14 posts
One might say, language is my life. I have been involved with language ever since I could talk. I wrote songs and poems when I was a child. In college and in my early carreer, I wrote poetry when I wasn't writing academic articles on aphasie - the loss of language after stroke. I never dreamed back then that I would even try to get my poems published. I also love writing flash fiction. I have been living in Germany for the past 28 years.
shrehya1209 -14 posts
Writer, poet, teacher, looking to learn more and create more magic with poetry.
kathypon -14 posts
I retired after 39 years in education and have spent the last year writing poems, taking poetry classes and learning. I live in Central California in the middle of an almond ranch with my husband and two dogs. I have an unfortunate habit of eating Cheeze-its when writing. When I'm not reading or writing poems, I can be found on a pickle ball court or swimming! I'm looking forward to the half marathon to stretch my skills and imagination!
jennyd -14 posts
I would consider myself a freelance/hobby writer. Although it has never turned into the career of my dreams it has been a personal hobby and my nature to openly express myself in writing since my first personal diary some 20 years ago. I come from Upstate NY with California roots. Writing was my biggest achievement and my release growing up. Writing has always been a freedom and a friend. A place to recollect and a place to hide. With this pen, the keyboard and these words you will see the words are my home, it is me and it is my comfort. I look forward to joining in the Half Marathon with everyone. Enjoy!
Jessica Swafford -14 posts
Jessica Swafford is a writer and poet from Georgetown, Kentucky. She has participated the last five years in Lexington Poetry Month. She is currently part of the Gauntlet, a year long, generative writing workshop.
bambinospinelli -14 posts
First timer here. Doing the Half Marathon. Planning to do all haikus. Freelance writer, photographer, poet, filmmaker, and yes, right now, a total stay-at-home dad,
poetrylover8204 -14 posts
Nightangel -14 posts
A daughter, a friend, a sister,a lover, a fighter.