Category: poem

Poetry Reading: Encounter in Santa Chiara by LindaAnn Lo Schiavo

Performed by Val Cole

POETRY 7 questions:

What is the theme of your poem?

The theme is temptation.

What motivated you to write this poem?

I was writing a suite of poems set in Italy, which included some on Italian saints, and then I felt one poem should take the reader inside a famous church.

How long have you been writing poetry?

My first poem was published when I was nine years old. My first play for the stage was written at 9, too.

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

Geoffrey Chaucer — because I wrote my Masters thesis on his narrative poems.

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

I am a produced playwright so I work with actors all the time.

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

Yes, I am a journalist and a dramatist. Additionally, I’ve written short stories, radio dramas, and I’m working on a screenplay.

What is your passion in life?

Picking up a pen and applying the nib to a blank page.

Ordinary Time – Poetry Reading by Robert Drusetta

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.

Futurist I am – Poetry Reading by Stephen Karnaghan

Performed by Val Cole

POETRY 7 questions:

What is the theme of your poem?

Even though there are many problems, if the majority of the world’s population is focused, the future looks bright.

What motivated you to write this poem?

I felt that a lot of my work was depressing and I was interested in that.

How long have you been writing poetry?

I have been writing poetry for forty years.

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

I think Samuel Beckett would have been an interesting person to meet.

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

I believe that poetry is better heard than read, so having a professional actor read it is a bonus.

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

Recently I have been writing Plays, Short Stories and Poetry. All seems very depressing and it is something that I am trying to get out of my writing. Have to include some hope.

What is your passion in life?

My passion in life is to create music or literature.

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

Paralysis – Poetry Reading by Mara Prose

Poetry performed by Geoff Mays

Get to know the poet:

What is the theme of your poem?

The theme of my poem is inspiration during difficult times.

What motivated you to write this poem?

I am always second guessing and questioning my decisions, and this poem reflects how I feel about it.

How long have you been writing poetry?

I have been writing poetry for 6 years now.

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

Jesus

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

This poem really resonated with a lot of people and I loved the idea of an actor bringing out the emotions in the poem.

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

Yes, I am working on my first novel. I also manage a global blog, http://www.maraprose.com and freelance for various magazines.

What is your passion in life?

My children and my writing are my great passions in life!

Dark Poetry Reading: The One eyed Child by Phil Boiarski

Poetry performed by Geoff Mays

Get to know the poet:

What is the theme of your poem?

The cruelty of children, the fragility of light.

What motivated you to write this poem?

An incident from my childhood. I witnessed the aftermath of the

How long have you been writing poetry?

For more than 50 years.

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

Blue Collar Poet, Philip Levine

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

I thought this might be suitable for a dramatic reading

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

I have written and published fictions, essays, plays and performances.

What is your passion in life?

Travel.

Dark Poetry Reading: Whiskey Vagabond by Jeff Brugger

Poetry performed by Geoff Mays

Get to know the poet:

What is the theme of your poem?

Love/Addiction

What motivated you to write this poem?

Sadness from My Heart, I was Going through a very Rough Time.

How long have you been writing poetry?

Only 3 Years

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

My Hero Jerry Garcia from The Grateful Dead. God Rest His Soul. His Spirit lives on & a Dinner with Him would be absolutely Incredible

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

The Experience to Hear My Words be Said by a Actor. It’s an Awesome thought.

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

I write Songs, I used to Write Short Stories in School. I I Just Write when I’m in the mood to

What is your passion in life?

Music Hands Down. Music is My First & Only Love.

Grandma, Poetry by Emily Sneed

 
Genre: Family, Funeral, Death
 
One more year, one more day,
I wish I had one more chance to tell her the things I couldn’t say.
All the memories, all the laughs,
Now your life is remembered with photographs.
Only the good die young but he took you too soon,
I want one more night of us talking under the moon.
I know you’re in a better place,
I just wish it wasn’t this way.
 

 

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