Martin Challender Poet Bio

This Is Me - autobiographical verse

Martin
Softly spoken, conscientious, thoughtful, union man,
The proud son of a nurse, no stranger to, “the pan”,
Loving the blues and blue grass, I’m a Bolton Wanderers fan,
Feeling hopeful, happy or sad, I walk outdoors when I can,
Fearing for the grand-kids, the planet, the common man,
Hoping for peace in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan,
Bolton, North West England, made me who I am,
Challender

I can't believe the grand-kids used be so small,
they're two very special boys,
growing fast, they'll soon walk tall,
the time we spend is special, sharing hours of joy.

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Susan Ashley July 19, 2024 at 9:32 AM Dear Martin, your wonderfully expressed bio poem is beautiful and heartwarming. It’s a pleasure to know a bit more about you, dear poet. I join you in that hope peace. Congratulations for your win in Eve’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Martin Challender July 19, 2024 at 9:39 AM Hi Susan, appreciate you reading & the positive feedback. We could certainly use more peace in the world, Best wishes

Sara Kendrick July 14, 2024 at 7:32 AM Ahh!! Good to learn a few delights in your life. Congratulations on your winner. Way to go. Sara K Martin Challender July 15, 2024 at 11:48 PM Thanks for reading and the feedback Sara. Much appreciated.

Andrea Dietrich July 12, 2024 at 9:32 PM So cool when you rhymed your awesome bio. Congrats in the contest Martin Challender July 15, 2024 at 11:51 PM Many thanks Andrea, glad you enjoyed my rhyming!!

Mark Toney July 12, 2024 at 7:38 AM Martin. I enjoyed your heartwarming bio. :) Martin Challender July 12, 2024 at 7:40 AM Thanks Mark, glad you enjoyed it!

Anisha Dutta July 12, 2024 at 4:12 AM You are righteous person. I admire. Congratulation to a Proud Son and Proud Grand kids. My favourite colour is Blue. Blessings Martin Challender July 12, 2024 at 7:41 AM Thank you Anisha! Best wishes to you.

thriveni c mysore July 12, 2024 at 2:14 AM Honored to know you dear thoughtful poet. Amazing your likes are the same as another PS poet, 'Jim Healey'! Happy writing. Martin Challender July 12, 2024 at 7:44 AM Thank you for your positive comments. I wrote mine without having read Jim Healey's, but happy to share similar thoughts on peace.

Jim Healey July 11, 2024 at 9:40 PM Wonderful bio poem, Martin. Congratulations on your placement in the contest, Cheers from Canada, Jim Martin Challender July 12, 2024 at 7:47 AM Many thanks Jim, great to share similar hopes for much needed peace in this troubled world. Best wishes from North West England.

Hilda Greenhough June 13, 2024 at 10:05 AM You sound like a good person. There should be more goodness going around. Thank you for sharing this bio. Martin Challender June 13, 2024 at 11:48 PM Thanks Hilda. I'm far from perfect, and make mistakes, but strive to be good! Yes we certainly need more goodness around.