Poetry Reading: Under One Sky, by La Gina O. Gross
Performed by Val Cole
Category: poetry genres
Read Poem: They Say, by Michael Murdoch
They say you make your own stress
And that it’s detrimental to your health
They say that success breeds success
And in life one must know one’s self
They say stars can’t shine without darkness
And money doesn’t necessarily mean wealth
But none of this means anything unless
You realise
my wine glass isn’t going to fill itself
Read Poem: The Lectern’s Rise: Life Goes Ahead 2, by Lawrence Mathebula
They frown a lot and say, you don’t
belong
But days with them my God here still prolongs;
Each beat the swift pulse in it, fire flies
‘Gainst throngs that wind louder that,
I should die
One happyless, unfortunate human
being
Passed by the best a daily hour fleeting.
Look at myself; his shadow by him is
nigh,
I walk, it’s seen, in heaven above the
skies,
My choiristers known that I’m inspiring
kings.
Pace forth a stallion stride for the living
Need days the next, and thee, should
carry on
Leaving behind, all a heap of years gone
To sleep while here, days unto them I
step
Close to begin; and ending my last lap.
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Poetry Reading: 12:20th Freestyle
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmrYNaYGrfk
Poetry Reading: The Lament by Cleveland W. Gibson
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BsRcQNhXnM
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Read Poem: The Dream King by Toyin Sebastien Ajimati
I remember the picture of the dream king in a guest room as a child,
Whenever I looked at it, I felt it gave an energy of greatness and calm ,
When I learned more about this legend I was even more in awe ,
I wanted to incorporate his beliefs and philosophy to my human interactions,
To have a dream that all men , women and children are treated equally no matter their race or creed ,
Is what even today the world really needs.
Watch the AUGUST 2018 Poetry Readings
Read Poetry: Love and Words, by Butch Dias
Your love and your words,
Encouraged my heart.
You saw me broken,
And falling apart.
I was so broken,
I was a broken man.
But you told me I was special.
And that God had a plan.
You brought me up,
When others cut me down.
You said I was one in a million,
When they said I was a clown.
You sent me a huge hug,
When I began to weep.
You walked with me,
When my mountain was steep.
You encouraged me,
In every step.
You dried my tears,
When I hurt and wept.
You were there,
Every step of the way.
And built me up,
And by my side you did stay.
You sent me a picture,
To give me some hope.
Your words of wisdom.
Gave me comfort to cope.
Poetry Reading: Plica, by Ewan Lawrie
Performed by Amaka Umeh
POETRY 7 questions:
What is the theme of your poem?
The theme of the poem is fear of the unknown other and how fairy tales and folklore attempt make sense of all the inexplicable things like war and disease.
What motivated you to write this poem?
The state of Europe now.
How long have you been writing poetry?
About 10 years
If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that be?
Not a poet, but Frank Zappa.
What influenced you to submit to have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
About 10 years ago I published a poem (Parallel Heaven) on ABCTales which was part of a short lived project called ABCRadio. A professional actor read the poem and I’ve often wished the recording still existed.
https://www.abctales.com/story/ewan/parallel-heaven
Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
I have a novel which was published 3 months ago by Unbound, available in Bookshops and on Amazon and other websites.
http://tinyurl.com/gibboushousehere
What is your passion in life?
I hate the great and small injustices of life, from playground bullying to the “othering” of immigrants.
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
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