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 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.
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.
The theme of my poem is to show how this country has fallen so low that all the candidates that they throw at us aren’t even worth voting for; despite people now waking up to this corrupt fallen system. I just wanted to put my stamp on that with imaging myself as president.
Watch the June 2016 Poetry Reading.
If I Was President by Molimau Fatu
Performed by Geoff Mays
Get to know the poet:
7 questions with the poet:
1) What is the theme of your poem?
The theme of my poem is to show how this country has fallen so low that all the candidates that they throw at us aren’t even worth voting for; despite people now waking up to this corrupt fallen system. I just wanted to put my stamp on that with imaging myself as president.
2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?
I just want the people to experience my poetry as they watch me perform it and read it. I just want to inspire the people with my poetry.
3) How long have you been writing poetry?
I have been writing poetry since the 6th grade. I used it to flirt with girls while I was in middle school.
4) Do you have a favorite poet?
My favorite poet is Langston Hughes. He was one of my influences of me becoming a poet.
5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
What influenced me to submit my poetry to Wildsound is because I wanted more people to read and listen to my poetry.
6) Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
I write poems. I am also trying to write my first novel and to get my poetry book published.
7) What is your passion in life?
My passion in life is to be a great person within the Heavenly Father to guide and inspire the youth to be great and humble.
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.
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