Tag: Poetry Festival

North of Tombstone, 3 A M – Poetry Reading by Doug Stanfield

Watch the poetry reading performed by Val Cole.

NORTH OF TOMBSTONE, 3AM  by Doug Stanfield:

Get to know the poet:

1) What is the theme of your poem?

How a harsh land shapes the people who survive its challenges. In this case, it is the desert along the Mexican border in Arizona.

2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?

I would hope the reader will get a feeling for how life at the margins might be for ordinary people, and for the law of unintended consequences. I hope this piece will allow for some empathy for those who know how to survive.

3) How long have you been writing poetry?

For a little over two years. I had a career as a writer for about 35 years, mostly in journalism (newspapers)

4) Do you have a favorite poet?

I have two or three favorites, actually. My first is Carl Sandburg but lately I’ve been reading the excellent work of Jim Harrison and the North Carolina writer named Sheri Smith. I think my favorites tend to be for those who write more in the narrative style, almost prose, but not quite. And I like those who have a basic affection for our common humanity, rather than those who moan about things too much.

5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

You mean besides the ego trip? ?

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

I’m working on a novel, mystery, with lots of sex.

7) What is your passion in life?

At my, age waking up every day is all the passion I need. I figure if I wake up then everything else is irrelevant, and I try to have the best time I can.

 

 

Director/Producer: Matthew Toffolo
Casting: Sean Ballantyne
Editor: John Johnson

THE HEARTLESS AND THE HOMELESS – Poetry Reading by Carlyn Soulei Thomas

Watch a June 2016 Poetry Performance Reading.

THE HEARTLESS AND THE HOMELESS by Carlyn Soulei Thomas

Performed by Marsha Mason

7 questions with the poet:

1) What is the theme of your poem?

The theme of my poem is the lack of compassion people have one for another.

2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?

When people read my poem or watch my poetry reading, I’d like for them to honestly survey themselves, and ask the question, “Am I compassionate?”. As Mahatma Gandhi said, “We must be the change we wish to see in the world.” Kindness is contagious and humility will take you a long way in life.

3) How long have you been writing poetry?

I’ve been writing poems since 2001. Writing poems became another way for me to express my feelings.

4) Do you have a favorite poet?

My favorite poet and author is Maya Angelou. I call myself “Young Maya” at times, because her works has truly inspires and encourages me to keep reaching for the stars, which without a doubt makes her a mother to many daughters, though she birthed none. Each line of one of my personal favorites, “Letter To My Daughter”, felt as though they were written just for me. She was phenomenal and I only wish to be as inspiring as she was, even if just a little bit.

5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

There’s so much going wrong in the world, and so many, including children are suffering, but most of us are busy with our own lives to care. I jumped at the opportunity to submit my poem in hopes that it would make others think about it too, just as I have thought about it. And prayerfully, it would change someone’s mind for the betterment of this world and everyone living in it.

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

I am also a Singer-Songwriter and Designer. I write short stories and I am currently working on a poetry book and novel.

7) What is your passion in life?

Apart from music and art, my passion is helping others, especially those less fortunate than myself.

Poetry Reading: Pillar of the Community by Monica Helene Thomas

Watch the June 2016 Poetry Performance Reading

Pillar of the Community by Monica Helene Thomas

Watch the June 2016 Poetry Performance Reading

Pillar of the Community by Monica Helene Thomas

Performed by Marsha Mason

7 questions with the poet:

1) What is the theme of your poem?

How society have judged its leaders over the years

2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?

leave comments and or likes or dislikes

3) How long have you been writing poetry?

About 3 years

4) Do you have a favorite poet?

Priestiam, love his poetry and self expression. He’s a brilliant and creative man!

5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

Getting an invite from Wildsound to enter my poem into their poetry contest and also have it performed as a professional read! I’m so excited!!!

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

Yes, I’m a Book Author of six published books amongst several other writing adventures such as writing music etc.

7) What is your passion in life?

Unfortunately I have not found what my passion in life is quite yet. I’m currently an entrepreneur who is constantly dabbling into new things. I’m hoping one day I’ll stumble upon something that I’ll know for certain that it is my purpose in life.

Disgrace – Poetry Reading by Jasmine Fredericks. Performed by Becky Shrimpton

Watch the Poetry Reading DISGRACE:

Performed by Becky Shrimpton

Get to know poet Jasmine Fredericks:

1) What is the theme of your poem?

Passivity, War and Destruction.

2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?

To feel that they can do more than just watch television and be passive to the world around them.

3) How long have you been writing poetry?

For about three years

4) Do you have a favorite poet?

Robert Frost

5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

I’ve had a good response from my poem and want to share it with others, getting it performed by a professional actor would make it more accessible for people.

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

I’ve written short stories in the past but find poetry easy as it help me to communicate my thoughts and ideas better.

7) What is your passion in life?

Writing, performing, exploring life.
Trying to understand people.

Watch the April 2016 Poetry Readings

Watch the poetry readings from April 2016.

Watch the poetry readings from April 2016.

Journey from Hell to Eden – Poetry by Colin Guest. Read by Dan Cristofori

Bullied, Poetry Reading by Angela Cohan. Performed by Dan Cristofori

My First Love Letter – Poetry by Madathil Rajendran Nair. Read by Dan Cristofori

RIVER’S LIFE – Poetry Reading by MATJAZ TRCEK. Performed by Danielle Nicole

FACTORY OF DREAMS – Poetry Reading by Katarina Jovcevska. Performed by Danielle Nicole

Assignations of the Heart – Poetry Reading by Fayton Hollington. Performed by Danielle Nicole

You’re Not the Boss of Me! – Poetry Reading By Cindi Walton

On the Wallaby with you – Poetry Reading by David J Delaney

I Want to Cry – Poetry Reading by Garfield A A Whyte

DIGNIFIED PERSON = DISABLED PERSON – Poetry Reading by Donna De Guglielmo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Bully: A Collection of Poems about Bullying, Poetry by Joyce Fields

Dear Bully:
We forgive you for the hurt that you’ve caused,
For the pain and the terror you’ve brought us.
Some good has come from your horrible ways
Because, Dear Bully, you’ve taught us
How not to treat others, how not to act
How not to cause others to fear us.

Genre: Bullying, Life, Society

Dear Bully: A Collection of Poems about Bullying
by Joyce Fields

Dear Bully:
We forgive you for the hurt that you’ve caused,
For the pain and the terror you’ve brought us.
Some good has come from your horrible ways
Because, Dear Bully, you’ve taught us
How not to treat others, how not to act
How not to cause others to fear us.
God is watching, Dear Bully,
And we truly want Him to cheer us.
We’ll remember to use the Golden Rule
And be kind and respectful to others
Because, even though we’re all different,
We all are sisters and brothers.
So your power to make us tremble, Dear Bully,
That power is being taken
And soon, very soon, Dear Bully,
To a new day we’ll awaken.
We hope that you will join us,
Making this world a better place.
We’ll stand shoulder to shoulder together,
And we’ll surely win the race!

 

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Deadline: FREE POETRY Festival – Get your poem made into a MOVIE and seen by 1000s. Three options to submit:
http://www.wildsound.ca/poetrycontest.html

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I Want to Cry – Poetry Reading by Garfield A.A. Whyte

Watch the Poetry Reading I WANT TO CRY

Get to know poet Garfield  A.A. Whyte

1) What is the theme of your poem?

A nostalgic feeling

2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?

I need them to make a connection

3) How long have you been writing poetry?

I started at 15 years old, I am now 50 years

4) Do you have a favorite poet?

Robert Burns

5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

I wanted the exposure

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

Oh yes! I have a memoir entitled: Nostalgia from: A City Set upon a Hill and a novel; TJ’s Last Summer in Cape Cod

7) What is your passion in life?

To have movie made form my novel

You’re Not the Boss of Me! – Poetry Reading By Cindi Walton

My passion is my family. especially my two grandchildren Kaleigh and William. I am also passionate about spreading kindness. I have a kindness/anti-bullying site @ sockmonkeynation.com

Watch the Poetry Reading YOU’RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME!

Poetry performed by actor Erynn Brook

Get to know poet Cindi Walton:

1) What is the theme of your poem?

Theme: growing up

2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?

yes responses would be nice

3) How long have you been writing poetry?

I have been writing poetry since I was a child..at 59 that’s a long time

4) Do you have a favorite poet?

I love Shel Silverstein and Mark Twain and Edgar Allen Poe

5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

I thing hearing someone else read your poem out loud lets you hear it from a different perspective

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

I have published several childrens books including an anti bullying book that I have turned into a local school presentation. I’ve also published romance, comedy and poetry….I am presently working on a screenplay from my book The Granny Monologue

7) What is your passion in life?

My passion is my family. especially my two grandchildren Kaleigh and William. I am also passionate about spreading kindness. I have a kindness/anti-bullying site @ sockmonkeynation.com

DIGNIFIED PERSON = DISABLED PERSON – Poetry Reading by Donna De Guglielmo

Watch the Poetry Reading DIGNIFIED PERSON = DISABLED PERSON:

Watch the Poetry Reading DIGNIFIED PERSON = DISABLED PERSON:

Poetry performed by actor Erynn Brook

Get to know poet Donna De Guglielmo:

1) What is the theme of your poem?

Dignity

3) How long have you been writing poetry?

After my 6th stroke …but have had about 30 (not counting though) so i am living to talk about it… i got this gift. 2010 or 2011.

4) Do you have a favorite poet?

Rudyard Kipling Is My Fav

5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

the nerve
sounds silly but true my spirit did … i have no idea how i got your name

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

I am currently writing my memoir. but i also write creative fiction but more non-fiction

7) What is your passion in life?

My faith is my passion. Perserverance writings and reading good lit. going forward upward and onward no looking back as St Paul said 🙂

On the Wallaby with you – Poetry Reading by David J Delaney

How love grew stronger travelling all over Australia.

Watch the Poetry Reading ON THE WALLABY WITH YOU:

Get to know poet David J Delaney:

1) What is the theme of your poem?

How love grew stronger travelling all over Australia.

2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?

Just to enjoy my poetry.

3) How long have you been writing poetry?

Since 2007, I never wrote anything before then.

4) Do you have a favorite poet?

So many to choose from, but I do enjoy Henry Kendall.

5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

WILDsound’s professionalism & the audience reached.

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

Yes, I write short stories.

7) What is your passion in life?

Travel Australia, write my poetry & enjoy life.