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 Geoff Mays
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.
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
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.
THE GOSSIPING TREE, by Darren Finlinson
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/04/29/the-gossiping-tree-poetry-by-darren-finlinson/
FAMILY DESTRUCTION, by Barbara Hunt
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/04/28/family-destruction-poetry-by-barbara-hunt/
LETTER FROM A SYRIAN CHILD TO HIS MOTHER, by Valentina Meloni
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/03/22/letter-from-a-syrian-child-to-his-mother-poetry-by-valentina-meloni/
WHAT MY PARENTS GAVE ME, by Ada Castle
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/03/19/what-my-parents-gave-me-poetry-by-ada-castle/
HEREDITY, by Grecia Al
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/03/11/heredity-poetry-by-grecia-albornoz/
YOU’RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME, by Cindi Walton
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/03/09/youre-not-the-boss-of-me-poetry-by-cindi-walton/
MENDING MOTHER, by Leslie Caplan
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/15/mending-mother-poetry-by-leslie-caplan/
FROM THE WATER, by Allison J. Call
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/12/from-the-water-poetry-by-allison-j-call/
PAPA’S NEW WIFE, by Nnamdi Wabara
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/02/04/papas-new-wife-poetry-by-nnamdi-wabara/
SIMPLICITY, by C. Denyce Ward
SIMPLICITY, Poetry by C.Denyce (Ward)
HIS RED RATTLE, by Chris Biscutti
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2015/11/12/his-red-rattle-poetry-by-chris-biscuiti/
TOGETHER YOU AND I, by Sarah Colliver
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2015/10/06/together-you-and-i-poetry-by-sarah-colliver/
SECRETE INGEDIANT, by Gail Debole
Secrete Ingredient, Poetry by Gail DeBole
SADNESS AND GLADNESS, by Anna Somerset
Sadness and Gladness, Poetry by Anna Somerset
OUR BOND THEY COULDN’T BREAK, by Bonnie Gail Carter
OUR BOND THEY COULDN’T BREAK, Poetry by Bonnie Gail Carter
SEEDS OF DECEPTION, by Amreen Shaikh
Seeds of deception, Poetry by Amreen Shaikh
A BOOK OF TWO PAGES, by Richa Badola
A Book of Two Pages, Poetry by Richa Badola
HOME, by Virus the Poet
Home, Poetry by Virus the Poet
THANK YOU, by Morgan Lawrence
Thank You, Poetry by Morgan Lawrence
MARRIAGE BEFORE BLOOD, by Mohammed Islam Butt
Marriage Before Blood, Poetry by Mohammed Islam Butt
FOR MY SON, by Yamakawa Navarro
For my son, Poetry by Ruben Yamakawa Navarro
WILL HOLD MY PEN TO BED, by Ibrahim Olalere
Will Hold My Pen To Bed, Poetry by Ibrahim Olalere
Deadline March 31st. Submit a poem that’s about something FAMILY and get it made into a movie.
Accepting any poetry in any genre or length that’s aboutFAMILY in any way.
All poems will be posted on this network. Over 95,000 unique visitors a day. The winning poem will have their poetry made into a movie. SPECIAL NOTE: Every single entry will get their poetry performed by a professional actor and made into a video.
The RULES are simple:
1. Write a POEM that’s about FAMILY. Send it to this contest for $20 and it will be POSTED on this site guaranteed for 100,000s to see. Plus, every entry will get their poetry performed at the festival and made into a video. (you own all rights to this poem and whenever you want it taken down, send us an email).
2. Email your POEM to submission@festivalforpoetry.com in .pdf, .doc, .wpd, .rtf, or .fdr format or just cut and paste it into the body of the email.
3. SUBMIT as many poems as you like. One fee per poem entry.
4. The poem can be anything about FAMILY. An event/situation about FAMILY in general. Any topic from optimism, tragedy, to politics.
5. PAY THE $20 SUBMISSION FEE. Guaranteed post on this network. Results to be emailed by April 10th.
Watch Recent Poems made into a MOVIE:
Poetry performed by Geoff Mays
Get to know the poet:
What is the theme of your poem?
Basically the poem speaks for itself. Yet, it is a narrator describing himself in a very grim situation, ie: lying paralyzed on a war-tortured beach, He is also describing the ANSWER.
Forever No, and in turn describes the moment of his death. But, deeper it goes. When writing this poem I was extremely ill with pneumonia, etc. and contemplating my own death through verse.
What motivated you to write this poem?
I was motivated to write this poem crying-out to God.
How long have you been writing poetry?
I’ve been writing poetry, with a passion, for about 3 years.
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?
Poetry Contest
Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
Yes, I do.
What is your passion in life?
To use my abilities in a Team Environment to make a difference. Giving, Giving, Giving.
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!
Poetry performed by Geoff Mays
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