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 Hugh Ritchie
Get to know the poet:
What is the theme of your poem?
Voices Silenced
What motivated you to write this poem?
I read the newspaper article about the stepmother and grandmother running this poor child to death. I knew someone needed to speak for her and for others who are the victims of abuse.
How long have you been writing poetry?
I started when I was about 8 years old and I have about every poem or verse I have written since then.
If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that be?
Mother Teresa. Her love, patience, and wisdom have always inspired me.
What influenced you to submit to have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
I had planned to create it in multimedia myself, however, my diabetes resulted in cataracts, a hearing loss and nerve damage to my hands. While I do plan on creating the piece in multimedia, I wanted to get this piece out there and share it. I felt that a professional actor would give it the emotions it deserved.
Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
I write verse, poems, and inspirational articles. On the quirky side, I write prose about the Walking Dead, at my blog: http://twd-coda.tumblr.com/. I used to play the piano long ago (started in 2nd grade) and used to be an illustrator.
What is your passion in life?
I am a creative. It is part of everything I do, and everything that I am.
Most of my writing is very emotional and heartfelt. Some even consider it dark. I struggled to explain “the why” in my first YouTube Video entitled “My Child” which was about the Haiti tragedy. When I posted My Child, the reason of why I share my writing, became clear: Sometimes, sorrow must be shared ~ so that we can feel as one, mourn as one, heal as one….
Eventually, I want to create a multimedia channel called Voices Silenced, and be a voice for those who are unable to tell their story.
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 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.
Watch the August 2016 Poetry Reading.
DECISIONS, DECISIONS by Marcus J. King http://www.infamouskalel.wordpress.com
Performed by actor Julian Ford
Get to know the poet:
1) What is the theme of your poetry collection?
The theme of the poem is a maze to get out of “something”
2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?
I would love for people to think about the direction they are going in and when they get to the ending, laugh, and go back and decide if they actually made a wrong turn.
3) How long have you been writing poetry?
I have been writing poetry for about 3 years now.
4) Do you have a favorite poet?
My favorite poet is Thomas Hardy; Having to do a essay on him opened my eyes to poetry and the different depth it can go.
5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
I was browsing some other writers work on WordPress.com Reader. They use a feature called recommended blogs that to relate to mine. I stumbled upon WILDsound and I wanted to reach more people to be noticed in the writing community.
6) Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
My other works are fiction; 2 novels; 1 of them is soon to be published in 2017; short stories; and of course poetry. I am getting into memoirs as well.
7) What is your passion in life?
My passion is write and tell a story that speaks to the heart to make you feel some type of way whether happy, sad, or in between.
Watch the August 2016 Poetry Reading.
FUCK UP by Keshia L. Nowden:
Performed by actor Becky Shrimpton
Get to know the poet:
1) What is the theme of your poetry collection?
That is a good question, mostly because I didn’t have a theme in mind at the time I wrote it, it was more getting something off my chest! In fact, I was surprised my poem was even selected, considering I wrote the poem in 2 hours…with a glass of wine, so the theme is one of shock! Seriously, the tone and theme of the poem is dealing with failure in life, struggling with inferiority and self-esteem.
2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?
Since poetry is subjective, I’m sure some will view this poem with anger, sadness, insight or delight. The most important thing I’d like people to take away from this is that we all screw up, it’s the process of life, but we can learn from our screw-ups, even if it takes this life or the next.
3) How long have you been writing poetry?
Believe it or not, only a few months. I never saw myself as a poet, I write mostly fiction, horror, and sci-fi specifically, and, on occasion, comedy.
4) Do you have a favorite poet?
I have several: John Keats is one of my favorites, I was exposed to his work in college. I also love Maya Angelou, Amiri Baraka, Nikki Giovanni. In terms in terms of lyrical poetry, Alicia Keys, Bob Dylan, Serge Gainsbourg, and the late, great David Bowie and Prince. They’ve all been a huge influence on my writing.
5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
I did it based on the advice of a friend of mine (whom I hope doesn’t mind me mentioning her name), Tina Thompson, who encouraged me to get my writing out there instead of sitting around waiting for success to come to me. Had Tina not told me what I already knew, yet unwilling to believe, I would still be sitting there wondering “what if?” Thank you for kicking my patootie in the right direction, Tina!
Shameless plug: you can find Tina’s talented self as @alwayswriteTina on Twitter!
6) Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
I am in the process of finishing revisions on four stories I’ve written for two anthologies I am going to be featured in this year. The first anthology are reboots of classic myths, folktales and legends. The second anthology, entitled “Human,” explores the human condition, and how we deal with loss, rejection, happiness, anger, etc. I am trying to work on a horror novel, one I started last November for National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo for short.
7) What is your passion in life?
I love writing, and I want my writing to reflect my successes and failures, and how each obstacle I’ve faced has only made me stronger as a result. Plus, I want to see my brilliant, if a bit Mad Hatter-esque, work brought to life as crappy film/TV adaptations! I mean, really, isn’t that what writers live for?*
*Sarcasm totally intended!
Watch the August 2016 Poetry Reading.
CANCER by CM Krishack:
Performed by actor Becky Shrimpton
Get to know the poet:
1) What is the theme of your poetry collection?
Cancer
2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?
Via the website or they can send emails to author.cmkrishack.com
3) How long have you been writing poetry?
I have been writing poetry since I was a teenager
4) Do you have a favorite poet?
My favorite poet is Maya Angelou
5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
I saw the advertisement and thought it would be an amazing opportunity
6) Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
I also write children’s books
7) What is your passion in life?
My passion in life is helping people heal. Rather it be through my poetry or my children’s books or through volunteering, I love helping people.
Poetry performed by Julian Ford
Poetry #8 by Xzaviar Allen
Get to know the poet:
1) What is the theme of your poetry collection?
The theme of my poems was sexual intercourse. A vulgar/inappropriate subject maybe, but the inspiration behind the pieces drove me to write in such a way.
2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?
I’m not sure how people will react to these particular poems; people usually like them, but it depends on who’s reading.
3) How long have you been writing poetry?
I wrote my first poem in the fifth grade. Ive been hooked ever since.
4) Do you have a favorite poet?
My favorite poets are modern-age poets. J Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Jay Z, Kanye West, etc. Hip Hop is a form of poetry; I write my “poems” as though they were song lyrics.
5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
I found out about WILDsound kind of randomly; I thought it couldn’t hurt to submit my work to somebody. Maybe they’ll like it!
6) Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
I wrote a short story in college for a class project; I wouldn’t mind writing a script though. I guess it depends on what mood I’m in and what inspiration I have at the moment.
7) What is your passion in life?
My true passions in life are poetry and music; even so, I am skilled in other areas. I currently serve my country as a soldier in the United States Army.
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Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com
Editor: John Johnson
Casting: Sean Ballantyne
Poetry performed by Julian Ford
Poetry #7 by Xzaviar Allen
Get to know the poet:
1) What is the theme of your poetry collection?
The theme of my poems was sexual intercourse. A vulgar/inappropriate subject maybe, but the inspiration behind the pieces drove me to write in such a way.
2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?
I’m not sure how people will react to these particular poems; people usually like them, but it depends on who’s reading.
3) How long have you been writing poetry?
I wrote my first poem in the fifth grade. Ive been hooked ever since.
4) Do you have a favorite poet?
My favorite poets are modern-age poets. J Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Jay Z, Kanye West, etc. Hip Hop is a form of poetry; I write my “poems” as though they were song lyrics.
5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
I found out about WILDsound kind of randomly; I thought it couldn’t hurt to submit my work to somebody. Maybe they’ll like it!
6) Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
I wrote a short story in college for a class project; I wouldn’t mind writing a script though. I guess it depends on what mood I’m in and what inspiration I have at the moment.
7) What is your passion in life?
My true passions in life are poetry and music; even so, I am skilled in other areas. I currently serve my country as a soldier in the United States Army.
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Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com
Editor: John Johnson
Casting: Sean Ballantyne
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