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8/20/2025

Here's a fun Poetry Marathon poem inspired by Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), and his famous poem, "The Raven." I originally published this in my 'Mile 9 Closed and Being Judged' blog post on 8/20/2025.

Each of my Marathon tribute poems is a transformative homage to a literary classic — much like a parody or pastiche. I always credit the original poet and work, and the new poem stands as a creative reinterpretation with its own theme, imagery, and tone.

I have included my Marathon-themed poetry in my Poetry Marathon blog posts since 2019, usually at the end of the blog posts, but I never posted them to my poetry page. So now I'm taking the time to post them to my poetry page.

Fun Marathon Poetry Inspired By Edgar Allan Poe

Running after Midnight is eerie 
Passing mile twenty-one, weak and weary
All other runners finished early
A few quaint and curious are waiting
Some encouraging, some baiting
Only this and nothing more
Quoth my sore feet “Nevermore”

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David Crandall

August 31, 2025 at 6:32 PM

haha, it's bad luck when raven's start following you when you're trying to finish a marathon.

Mark Toney

August 31, 2025 at 6:35 PM

I hate it when that happens :-)

Andrea Dietrich

August 23, 2025 at 8:21 AM

So witty, Mark!

Mark Toney

August 23, 2025 at 1:27 PM

Thank you, Andrea!

Valsa George

August 22, 2025 at 10:59 PM

Your sore feets lament- "Nevermore", I really enjoyed. Loved the clever way you have ended your Marathon race, echoing Poe's phrase. Sad, you had to give up when there were only five more miles to cover.

Mark Toney

August 22, 2025 at 11:10 PM

Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Valsa. I like to think that despite his sore feet he will finish what he started, thereafter “nevermore.” After all, the #1 rule for marathoners is FINISH! Write on!