The poem has three themes: reflection, regret and hope.
What motivated you to write this poem?
I was reflecting about last year’s global events, where I as a writer could contribute with a written word on acceptance and nurturing of human diversity.
How long have you been writing poetry?
I have been writing over ten years. It has been a journey and still is of continuous learning through participation in events and contests, studying available materials and reading others’ works. The latter took sometimes as I didn’t wish to be influenced in my writing style. In time, I realised that I can be authentic while reading and listening to other poets.
If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that be?
It would be Beatrix Potter, for her knowledge in mycology. I would involve her as an illustrator too. We would chat about the sequel of my picture book ‘Lamellia: The Kingdom of Mushrooms’. The story is about high advanced mushroom society, who found a human baby alone in the forest. Their king decides to adopt it and orders Lamellians to use their abilities to care for it.
What influenced you to submit to have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
I have submitted my works before. What I said then and remain so is, I like the idea of using different media channels to portray my work, especially because I don’t enjoy making public appearances. So your platform is perfect for me to co-share the skill of writing and performing with someone else.
Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
I have published books on fantasy/adventure/educational tales with moral lessons. In the published portfolio is also a novella and anthology of thoughts. For anyone interested to
know more, I am giving free books to visitors on my website.
What is your passion in life?
Writing is and concurrently a tremendous courage. The courage to – expose thoughts in public, accept rejection, accept criticism, make mistakes, resolve own problems, find own style and keep writing. As long as it is a passion and I place no limits to my imagination or not allow rules to distract me, I will never run out of a desire to write.
Waking up in early morning hours and having a dreamlike inspiration. What is inspiration? Having lots of fantasy and starting to realise it and to handle it can change your life 🙂
What motivated you to write this poem?
Following fantasy and dreams and looking for ways to ‘make them real’ is a great motivator for our lives. This poem depicts how I have started the year 2016 – to the end of the year I have found my reality. I am a poet and this is the path for me.
How long have you been writing poetry?
I have written poetry from ‘91 to ‘98 but showing it only to friends and school mates. I have started to write again 2013.
If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that be?
Lady Gaga – I have had a crush on her music lately, loving ‘Marry the night’. Good music needs also good lyrics.
What influenced you to submit to have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
I find it a great idea! Some years ago I have seen something like this on TV and liked it. Such performances are refreshingly attracting more people to arts and to poems.
Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
I write short stories, one of them ‘The calm river’ was submitted in autumn 2016 to a publishing contest and is now available on my Facebook Page (would love if you can link to it! http://bit.ly/dora-calm-river)
What is your passion in life?
I am a professional dreamer searching for my Self – the biggest adventure nowadays.
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.
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