The 12 poems from this year’s half marathon, written between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT.
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2020 Poetry Marathon
The 12 poems from this year’s half marathon, written between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT.
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2019 Poetry Marathon: My half-marathon recap
Originally posted here.
Another year’s half marathon come and gone. As I often point out, I prefer to do the half marathon because I like to sleep; consequently doing the full 24-hour marathon simply wouldn’t work for me, as it would take me at least a couple of days to get back to normal. Continue reading
Poetry Marathon 2016, Hour Twelve: Stipulations for receiving
Twelfth poem of the day. I followed the prompt, which was to write a poem using at least five of the following words: moon, lake, glory, jeep, breastbone, spare, canopy, panic. This means I am officially done with the half marathon. Depending on how I feel after I come back from tonight’s reading, I may try to add a couple more. If I don’t, good night! Continue reading
Poetry Marathon 2016, Hour Eleven: Neither neither nor nor
Eleventh poem of the day. I followed the prompt, which was to write a poem from the point of view of someone without a home. Continue reading
Poetry Marathon 2016, Hour Ten: Critical decision
Tenth poem of the day. I went with a found/blackout poem approach, then added my own twist at the end. Continue reading
Poetry Marathon 2016, Hour Six: Sidetracked
Sixth poem of the day. Continue reading
Poetry Marathon 2016, Hour Four: The dream is always the same
Fourth poem of the day. Continue reading
Poetry Marathon 2016, Hour Three: The disposable nature of pop music
Third poem of the day. Continue reading
Poetry Marathon 2016, Hour Two: Georgia
Second poem of the day. Continue reading