Poetry Reading: A PATCH, by Michael O’Brien (interview)

Watch the Poetry Reading:

Performed by Val Cole

Get to know the writer:

1) What is the theme of your poem?

The theme is the quest for existential belonging.

2) What motivated you to write this poem?

I have been writing poetry my whole life.

3) How long have you been writing poetry?

I am compelled to it, but I don’t know why.

4) If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that be?

My ultimate dinner companion would be Albert Einstein.

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

I also am a playwright. I am a member of the national new network and all my plays are there.

6) What is your passion in life?

I have a desire to create a lasting positive contribution in the arts for humanity.