1) What is the theme of your poem?
This poem is a reflection on what we know as reality. If you look at the world’s reaction to Climate Change maybe we are all living in a dream world.
2) What motivated you to write this poem?
Watching the news every day made me think that we are all going to come to a devastating end.
3) How long have you been writing poetry?
I have been writing poetry for about 50 years.
4) If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that be?
Having dinner with the Australian Philosopher Peter Singer may be interesting.
5) What influenced you to submit to have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
I find it interesting to hear how the professional actor interprets the poem in their reading. The Actor that did this poem is very good.
6) Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
I divide my time between composing music which is played on most streaming services and writing poetry and short stories.
7) What is your passion in life?
My passion in life is to try to express that you can achieve happiness through saving life on earth.
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