I set myself an ambitious challenge: write 102 poems, one each day. What began as exciting quickly revealed its true nature – a test of creative endurance. As the days passed, the blank page seemed increasingly daunting. “Have I written too many poems about the sea?” I’d wonder, staring at the waves of words I’d already created.

But this journey wasn’t about perfection. It was about determination and the discipline to show up daily, even when inspiration ebbed. The real achievement wasn’t in crafting flawless verses, but in building the creative stamina to persevere.

After completing this marathon of words, I finally sat down to type them all – 102 poems capturing moments, thoughts, and evolution across seasons. Below are a few selections that mark points along my path.