Performed by Val Cole
Poetry Reading: Vanquished by Melissa R Mendelson
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN – Poetry Reading by Derek Stephen McPhail
Ordinary Time – Poetry Reading by Robert Drusetta
Futurist I am – Poetry Reading by Stephen Karnaghan
Poetry Reading: Encounter in Santa Chiara by LindaAnn Lo Schiavo
Performed by Val Cole
POETRY 7 questions:
What is the theme of your poem?
A worker’s perspective on their ordinary, non motivating job
What motivated you to write this poem?
My observation of staff at work.
How long have you been writing poetry?
On and off, over 30 years
If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that be?
Friedrich Nietzsche, the philosopher
What influenced you to submit to have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
I have had two other poems done. Hopefully this one will be delivered with the passion and character I envisaged, because the other two (“Coffee”, “Free Entry No Return”) did not quite hit the mark.
Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
I have written several screenplays, and have published two e-books.
What is your passion in life?
To make a difference in whatever I do.
Poetry performed by Val Cole
Get to know the poet:
What is the theme of your poem?
Grief and loss of losing someone you love and finding a way to keep going.
What motivated you to write this poem?
Watching a musician performing knowing the recent loss in their life.
How long have you been writing poetry?
Since my teenage years.When I got more marks for one page poems than a two page compositions in English class.
If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that be?
My Grandfather.
What influenced you to submit to have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
Watching and hearing someone else’s interpretation of the words written on the page and bringing it to life.
Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
Yes. Short stories, plays, scripts, novels, songs. A writer writes. I write.
What is your passion in life?
Being the best friend I know how, helping others overcome and achieve.
Poetry performed by Val Cole
Get to know the poet:
What is the theme of your poem?
The state of America
What motivated you to write this poem?
The state of America
How long have you been writing poetry?
Since high school
If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that be?
The Dalai Lama
What influenced you to submit to have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
Seemed like a good idea at the time
Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
Short stories, creative nonfiction, novel, prize-winning poet and former journalist
What is your passion in life?
Pretty much given up on people; to bring as much beauty, laughter, and light into the world as i can!
Poetry performed by Michelle Alexander
Poetry Reading – Unforgettable by Prateek Pappee Pandya
Poetry Reading – ROGUE WAVE by Joanne Van Leerdam
Poetry Reading – One Thing Left In Oklahoma by Carolyn Reese
Poetry Reading: not me by Jose Carlos Peliano
Poetry Reading – Inertia Lightning Rod by James R Adams II
Poetry Reading – A SHIP LOG by Hilde Susan Jaegtnes
AYLAN LIES FACE DOWN by Angelina Llongueras
DELIRIOUS by L.T. Garvin
TOM CAT by Barbara Anderson
WILL’S HOUSE by Martha C. Wallace
Poetry performed by actor Kaleb Alexander
Consumer by Jeremy Duhart
POETRY 7 questions:
What is the theme of your poem?
Consumerism.
How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?
I expect people to respond with either laughter or empathy.
How long have you been writing poetry?
About 5 years.
Do you have a favorite poet?
No.
What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
I thought it was an interesting way to get my work viewed by more people. I like voice over and was interested in how the professional actor would read my poem.
Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
No.
What is your passion in life?
Learning about myself and others. Exploring myself and the world through writing.
Poetry performed by Val Cole
1963 and Me by Latonia Sears
POETRY 7 questions:
What is the theme of your poem?
Due to the racially motivated hate and hurt going around. I began to think about what it was like when I came into this world. Today’s problems give me memory of that time.
How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?
I would hope and believe that each person can take something they can incorporate into their everyday lives. To actually think about it.
How long have you been writing poetry?
I have been writing poetry since 1998 which would give me18 years just writing poetry.
Do you have a favorite poet?
My favorite poet will always be Maya Angelou. Very strong voice and individual who gave this world a lot.
What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
I really respect and appreciate Wildsound and the Poetry Festival. This really helps to showcase you as a poet or writer. It is truly a blessing for me.
Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
I wrote a play, 2 novels, poems, quotes. short stories, would like to try greeting cards. I have dreamed of writing a movie. There is a lot I could dabble in as a writer and poet.
What is your passion in life?
Writing is something I truly love and plan to excel in the future if I continue to run after it.
Poetry performed by actor Kaleb Alexander
Pocket Sized Wreath by Cassandra Swan
POETRY 7 questions:
What is the theme of your poem?
The theme of my poem is to address the role of poet in society juxtaposed and compared to that of the role of a conventional 9-5 worker.
How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?
I like people to respond with their chosen responses. I believe my words are thought provoking enough for everyone to have their own say about them.
How long have you been writing poetry?
I started writing poetry as a child. I had a passion for poetry at school. I would say my first memorable poem was when I was 13.
Do you have a favorite poet?
I have favourite poets: Sylvia Plath, J. H. Prynne, and last but by no means least is my muse and mentor in spirit the great Russian Revolutionary Poet, Vladimir Mayakovsky.
What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
My influence to submit to Wildsound was/is the fact that you’re receptive to all themes, styles, genres etc. I like to bring my poetry to the world in radical ways that defy the normal, routine poetry styles. I respect the past but I like to chop down the laurels people lean on with a poetic scythe and make the way clear for more radical thinkers. Wildsound like my poetry with music and sound effects and I am very honoured to have already one short film produced for my poem “Hammer” in 2015.
Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
I have written short stories in the past. I have ideas for a stage play, screenplay and a poetry collection ready for release in hardback, paperback, e-book on 11/11/16 and an audio book to follow shortly after. I will be writing a new collection of poetry soon.
What is your passion in life?
What is my passion in life? POETRY. Poetry means more to me than life itself! I always say: “Did you know a poet can die of a lack of exposure? it comes with a WARNING: POETRY KILLS”
Poetry performed by actor Kaleb Alexander
Politico 2016 by Farzana moon
POETRY 7 questions:
What is the theme of your poem?
Political
How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?
Send comments on my blog/this poem is posted there also and I will respond in the comment box on my blog http://farzanamoon.blogspot.com
How long have you been writing poetry?
For over a decade.
Do you have a favorite poet?
Hafiz; Milton; Keats; Shelley; Shakespeare, just to name a few.
What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
WILDsound looks professional and I am hoping for a large exposure.
Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
All these and many more, historical; biography, etc.
What is your passion in life?
Write, read, contemplate.
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