Lin Lane Poet Free verse

Mark's Marathon

A message to all worthy competitors in the Marathon this year.
It should be about camaraderie and having fun.  When the finish line is crossed, I hope you'll have found that your time spent in participating has been worthwhile, and no one will be congratulating a plagiarizer or a machine. 

I'm not taking part, (with apologies and admiration, Mark). There are too many issues that have been causing havoc in the Soup and because of them I'm seldom here.  CHEERS to poets who run a good race!

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Duke Beaufort August 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM Lin, I have a lot going on, so I think I am going to run in the other direction! This has been a very difficult stretch in view of what I am dealing with. We'll keep it private for now. Hope you are well and smiles!! Lin Lane August 4, 2025 at 6:57 AM I know your issue(s) at the moment and I know you're doing your best to get through it. I'm fine. Smile through it, Duke... it will come to an end.

Jan Allison August 2, 2025 at 3:14 AM I don't have the time or energy for any marathon ! Nor will I congratulate a plagiariser or any poem using AI, sad times on soup indeed:-( hugs jan xx Lin Lane August 2, 2025 at 7:22 AM It’s my feeling that Mark can judge entries with a keen eye of detection. Thanks, Jan and sadly I agree with the site’s plummet.

Mark Toney August 1, 2025 at 12:47 PM Lin, thank you for your kind explanation, which I thoroughly understand. As you say, the purpose of the marathon is camaraderie and fun, and that’s what I’m looking forward to. Thank you so much for contributing to the success of the 2022 Poetry Marathon. It was exciting seeing you, Susan and Mark sharing the podium at the finish line! I join you in saying “CHEERS” to the 2025 contestants! Best wishes to you, and thank you for all that you do! Mark Toney August 2, 2025 at 8:10 AM Thank you, Lin. Lin Lane August 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM I appreciate your response, your poetry and the respect you always show others, Mark. Merci for being a gentleman.