Category: new poetry

Part 2: Read the best of FAMILY Poetry

Submit to the FAMILY Poetry Contest. Get your Family Poem made into a movie.

CLICK the link and read the best of FAMILY Poetry from around the world.

GRANDMA, by Emily Sneed
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2017/02/23/grandma-poetry-by-emily-sneed/

WHAT IF, by Cindi Walton
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2017/01/30/what-if-poetry-by-cindi-walton/

WHEN I HEARD THE ANKLETS CHIME, by Navonil Chatterjee
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2017/01/17/when-i-heard-the-anklets-chime-poetry-by-navonil-chatterjee/

THE SECOND CUP, by Michael Westcombe
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2017/01/17/the-second-cup-poetry-by-michael-westcombe/

DREAM, by Mary Freericks
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2017/01/17/dream-poetry-by-mary-freericks/

LITTLE GIRL LOST, by Patricia Poulos
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/12/29/little-girl-lost-poetry-by-patricia-poulos/

ORCHARDS SEED AND THE FALLING STARS, by Liianvarus
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/11/28/orchards-seed-and-the-falling-of-stars-by-liianvarus/

A POEM TO A CHILD, by Kris Rogers
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/11/05/a-poem-to-a-child-poetry-by-kriz-rogers/

THE LIGHT OF LIFE, by Barbara Hunt
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/11/05/the-light-of-life-poetry-by-barbara-hunt/

THE DENIAL OF AN ANGEING DISGRACE, Matthew Nicholson
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/11/05/the-denial-of-an-ageing-disgrace-poetry-by-matthew-nicholson/

WILLS HOUSE, by Martha D. Wallace
Will’s House, Poetry by Martha C. Wallace

CIGARETTE BUTTS, by Rebeccah Pope
Cigarette Butts, Poetry by Rebeccah Pope

ONE LAST DAY, by Barbara Hunt
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/one-last-day-poetry-by-barbara-hunt/

QUESTIONS, by Sophie Cabaret
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/questions-poetry-by-anne-sophie-cabaret/

DO NOT COME HOME, by Michael Ace
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/do-not-come-home-poetry-by-micheal-ace/

TOM CAT, by Barbara Anderson
Tom Cat, Poetry by Barbara Anderson

GRANDMAS LOVE, by Poetric Gurl Janet M.
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/07/23/grandmas-love-poetry-by-poetic-gurl-janet-m/

CANCER, by CM Krishack
CANCER, Poetry by C.M. Krishack

DEAR BROTHER, by Rani Powell
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/06/22/dear-brother-poetry-by-rani-powell/

CHARLIE THE MOUSE, by Margaret Robertson
Charlie The Mouse, Poetry by Margaret Robertson

THE MAN, by Edward Matyja
The Man, Poetry by Edward Matyja

MY LIFE TUMBLED AND I FELL, by A. Goomer
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/05/27/my-life-tumbled-and-i-fell-poetry-by-a-goomer/

IN OUR HEARTS YOU FILL, by Lisa Reynolds
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/05/26/in-our-hearts-you-fill-poetry-by-lisa-reynolds/

GRANDFATHER’S LOVE, by Sherille Williams
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/05/14/grandfathers-love-poetry-by-sherille-williams/

EVIL’S DECEPTION, by Barbara Hunt
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/05/14/evils-deception-poetry-by-barbara-hunt/

THE ULTIMATE MISUNDERSTANDING, by Stephanie Marie
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/05/14/the-ultimate-misunderstanding-poetry-by-stephanie-marie/

DADDY WARM ME UP, by Lexys Yocum
Daddy Warm Me Up, Poetry by Lexys Yocom

2016 Poetry Winner

A trace of dreams, by Dora Marii is the 2016 POETRY contest winner. This poem will now be made into a movie. 

WATCH the Poetry Reading: 

A trace of dreams
© Jan. 9th, 2017 Dora Marii

Let’s see… what did twenty-sixteen
Have in store for me?
This plane of existence caught your attention
There’s massive need for intervention

Dreams keep coming want to get real,
In the sleepless nights, that’s how they feel
January stirred the fantasy so bad
Got you twistin’ turning in your bed

“Joy of my Soul! I feel such consolation
In you – by You!” Soulmate’s incantation
Woke you up, you’ve felt the Love
He’s been offering from above.

“Let’s do something, let’s meet”,
You’ve heard the Calling so sweet,
“I love you” was the shy rebound,
Putting light around like a gown.

What shall I do? Seeking for guidance
See him worried about the encounter,
“I’d better stop, I’ve been drinking!”
“Look after yourself”- you’ve been thinking.

Until you made your mind an Obeyer
Of the higher Soul mind’s, a prayer,
All thoughts vanished in a vroom
And so peaceful was your morning room!

CONNEMARA, Poetry by Christine Emmert

Genre: Nature, Society

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Caught in tangles
the comb pulls
cloud-locks
smooth off heads of mountains.

Lake below
finds sympathy
as swans fret its surface.

There are snowflakes
dancing above us
like shiny stars
where we kiss
on the borderline
of commitment and liberty.

Magic has no long term spell.
We are dared and delighted
as tresses of clouds loosen
streaming free
from the grasp
of Winter’s hand.
 

 

 

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Deadline: FREE POETRY Festival – Get your poem made into a MOVIE and seen by 1000s. Three options to submit:
http://www.wildsound.ca/poetrycontest.html

Watch Poetry performance readings:

Watch Poetry made into Movies:

A Shadow – Poetry Reading by Christopher Burn

Poetry performed by Val Cole

Get to know the poet:

What is the theme of your poem?

Self improvement through change

What motivated you to write this poem?

Recovery from addiction

How long have you been writing poetry?

Sporadically for thirty years but more intensely for the past five years

If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that be?

The Greek poetess Sappho.

What influenced you to submit to have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

Curiosity as to how an objective rendering would sound.

Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?

I have written two books (Poetry Changes Lives and The Fun We Had), I also write articles, blogs and reviews.

What is your passion in life?

My passion in life is Life itself, specifically family, friends, writing and the afterlife, none of which I am good at.

Watch the January 2017 Poetry Readings

Poetry performed by Hugh Ritchie and Val Cole

Little Girl Lost Diana Princess of Wales Poetry Reading by Patricia Poulos

WHY DO PEOPLE HATE – Poetry Reading by Felicia L Smith

Tears of Remorse – Poetry Reading by Debbie Lyn Jones

Inertia – Poetry Reading by James R Adams II

An Election – Poetry Reading by Diana Benskin

 

 

Little Girl Lost – Diana Princess of Wales, Poetry Reading by Patricia Poulos

Poetry performed by Val Cole

Get to know the poet:

What is the theme of your poem?

Sadness and loss

What motivated you to write this poem?

The death of the Princess Diana

How long have you been writing poetry?

I commenced in about 1970.

If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that be?

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

What influenced you to submit to have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

I wished to share the life of one lost to the world

Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?

I have written 4 non-fiction books, a number of short stories, I have written, produced and edited the “Profiler” magazine, five feature scripts and one short.

What is your passion in life?

To do all I can to prevent suffering and starvation of the populace (including animals) and protect children.

An Election – Poetry Reading by Diana Benskin

Performed by Hugh Ritchie

Get to know the poet:

What is the theme of your poem?

The theme of my poem is to portray the cloud of doubt that surrounds this election

What motivated you to write this poem?

The manner in which the PEOTUS attacked a remarkable woman in Senator Hillary Clinton that has done so much for our country

How long have you been writing poetry?

I have been writing poetry since I was a teenager.

If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that be?

This is a difficult one there are so many people I would love to converse with My list would include Dr. Martin Luther king Jr, Jesus Christ, Harriet Tubman, President Obama, Bob Marley, Oprah Winfrey, My first African ancestor taken that was kidnapped and brought into slavery. Henceforth since I am confined to only choosing one it would be Maya Angelou

What influenced you to submit to have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

To be a voice for those who cannot speak or are afraid to do so

Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?

Yes, I am in the process of releasing a collection entitled Spoken words from the mouth of this Babe

What is your passion in life?

Hmmmm, I have many, but writing, and a desire to learn to play the piano is one and to enlighten the younger generation also

Tears of Remorse – Poetry Reading by Debbie Lyn Jones

Performed by Hugh Ritchie

Get to know the poet:

What is the theme of your poem?

Voices Silenced

What motivated you to write this poem?

I read the newspaper article about the stepmother and grandmother running this poor child to death. I knew someone needed to speak for her and for others who are the victims of abuse.

How long have you been writing poetry?

I started when I was about 8 years old and I have about every poem or verse I have written since then.

If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that be?

Mother Teresa. Her love, patience, and wisdom have always inspired me.

What influenced you to submit to have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

I had planned to create it in multimedia myself, however, my diabetes resulted in cataracts, a hearing loss and nerve damage to my hands. While I do plan on creating the piece in multimedia, I wanted to get this piece out there and share it. I felt that a professional actor would give it the emotions it deserved.

Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?

I write verse, poems, and inspirational articles. On the quirky side, I write prose about the Walking Dead, at my blog: http://twd-coda.tumblr.com/. I used to play the piano long ago (started in 2nd grade) and used to be an illustrator.

What is your passion in life?

I am a creative. It is part of everything I do, and everything that I am.

Most of my writing is very emotional and heartfelt. Some even consider it dark. I struggled to explain “the why” in my first YouTube Video entitled “My Child” which was about the Haiti tragedy. When I posted My Child, the reason of why I share my writing, became clear: Sometimes, sorrow must be shared ~ so that we can feel as one, mourn as one, heal as one….

Eventually, I want to create a multimedia channel called Voices Silenced, and be a voice for those who are unable to tell their story.

Inertia – Poetry Reading by James R Adams II

Performed by Hugh Ritchie

Get to know the poet:

What is the theme of your poem?

It’s about catharsis. Waking up. These things move me not kind of stuff. Whether it’s external b.s. or internal b.s. If we don’t learn to let go and stop being our own worst enemy, we don’t change. If we keep failing the same tests? We keep getting thrown back into the same place, only to be tested over and over again until we learn to let go and stop being slaves and victims to circumstance and bad habits. Only I can do that for me and only you can do that for you. Join me. It’s a cleansing.

What motivated you to write this poem?

I can’t control how they’ll respond. I hope they enjoy it and that they connect to it and to me in some way that is meaningful to them. I’m trying to connect with them. Whatever floats their boat when it comes down to it. If it doesn’t resonate with some, that’s okay too.

How long have you been writing poetry?

In elementary school when I had to for a project. Very sporadically since.

Do you have a favorite poet?

I’m not a real learned reader of the greats. Coleridge’s Kubla Khan because it’s so powerful. Describing the indescribable. It’s powerful, beautiful, terrifying and enigmatic. He was brilliant. I like things that are contemplative. With music, there’s too many to mention. Maynard James Keenan, Roger Waters and David Gilmour’s lyrics make me contemplate their meaning, and I like that. They are sublime.

What influenced you to submit to have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

Sounded like a cool idea. Get it out there.

Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?

Just finished a major revision of my first novel-length manuscript. Wrote a script and shot a short film based on the manuscript (Cuckold Picasso- there’s a trailer on youtube, cuckoldpicasso.com and IMDb).

What is your passion in life?

My family, my writing, and making sure I’m doing things that inspire me. I didn’t for a long time and my quality of life was not what is in today. I began writing seriously two years ago. It changed my life.

WHY DO PEOPLE HATE – Poetry Reading by Felicia L Smith

Performed by Hugh Ritchie

Get to know the poet:

What is the theme of your poem?

Equality for all.

What motivated you to write this poem?

The Supreme Court of the United States’ ruling making same sex marriage a right nationwide.

How long have you been writing poetry?

39 years (since I was 7 years old).

If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that be?

Maya Angelou.

What influenced you to submit to have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

I wanted to share a small interest of mine with others.

Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?

I only write poetry.

What is your passion in life?

Supporting, motivating, inspiring, loving, and encouraging women who are abuse victims and also people who are passionately pursuing their dreams.