1) What is the theme of your poem?
The state of the world from my view.
2) What motivated you to write this poem?
Being in quarantine.
3) How long have you been writing poetry?
Since 1989. I started writing in my English class at Interlochen Arts Academy. My teacher was Mrs. Stevens.
4) What influenced you to submit to have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
I’d like to hear someone’s else’s voice reciting my words.
5) Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
I have written song lyrics in the past.
6) What is your passion in life?
My family and raising my autistic daughter.
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