Matthew Toffolo: What is the theme of your poem? Mary Freericks: The theme of my poem is bombing. 2) What motivated you to write this poem? I was writing family memoir poems at the time. I now have a book of them Blue Watermelon available on Amazon. I have nearly completed my next book, Cheer… Continue reading Interview with Poet Mary Freericks (The Bombing of Tabriz)
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Interview with Poet TAK Erzinger (UNANSWERED CALL)
Matthew Toffolo: What is the theme of your poem? TAK Erzinger: It is about the loss of human connection. It is also a commentary about how humanity is moving further away from its connection with nature and as we do so we are moving further away from ourselves and our destroying the natural world and… Continue reading Interview with Poet TAK Erzinger (UNANSWERED CALL)
Interview with Carlo Danese (WINTER AFTERNOON)
Matthew Toffolo: What is the theme of your poem? Carlo Danese: How one experience can in a split second flip over into an ‘opposite’ experience 2) What motivated you to write this poem? Sounds funny, but a remark I overheard from somebody about her brother. Plus a photograph I took of a snowy field in… Continue reading Interview with Carlo Danese (WINTER AFTERNOON)
Interview with Poet Mustofa Munir (FREEDOM)
1. What is the theme of poem? Answer: Freedom—the source of energy, rejoice, bliss and exuberance for every creature that exists in this world. It is an inherent privilege granted to all humankind too. It prevails but not all living souls enjoy the true freedom though it is so inseparable from the life. 2. What… Continue reading Interview with Poet Mustofa Munir (FREEDOM)
Interview with Poet Arloa L. Means (THE PROMISE)
Matthew Toffolo: What is the theme of your poem? Arloa L. Means: The theme of my poem “The Promise”, is the fulfillment of God’s promise & prophecy, to re-establish the Nation of Israel 2) What motivated you to write this poem? My motivation in writing this poem was to express lyrically & with music as… Continue reading Interview with Poet Arloa L. Means (THE PROMISE)
Interview with Poet Lauren White (First Contact)
Matthew Toffolo: What is the theme of your poem? Lauren White: The theme was initially love, loss, and heartbreak. Towards the end, it turned into hope. 2) What motivated you to write this poem? I wrote this about the last man that I dated. He had a huge impact on me in a short amount… Continue reading Interview with Poet Lauren White (First Contact)
Interview with Poet Susan L. Brown (Response To 8 Philosophers)
Matthew Toffolo: What is the theme of your poem? Susan L. Brown: Looking at the idea of Philosophy through the lives of ordinary people. 2) What motivated you to write this poem? This poem was a response to an amazing documentary film about contemporary international Philosophers. Examined Life is a 2008 Canadian documentary film about… Continue reading Interview with Poet Susan L. Brown (Response To 8 Philosophers)
Interview with Poet Sam Allen (Viola’s Rebellion)
Matthew Toffolo: What is the theme of your poem? Sam Allen: The poem is about female emancipation and emancipation in general. It is about breaking free from roles that confine you and allowing your soul to play out fully and abundantly. 2) What motivated you to write this poem? Four of my top five values… Continue reading Interview with Poet Sam Allen (Viola’s Rebellion)
Interview with Poet Marta Knobloch (HOW TO WRITE A SUMMER POEM)
1) What is the theme of your poem? Creativity 2) What motivated you to write this poem? The part the subconscious plays in the creative process. 3) How long have you been writing poetry? Since I was 5 years old. 4) If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that… Continue reading Interview with Poet Marta Knobloch (HOW TO WRITE A SUMMER POEM)
Interview with Poet Gladys W. Muturi
1) What is the theme of your poem? An open letter to the KKK, Neo-Nazi, and other white supremacists groups. 2) What motivated you to write this poem? I remember watching the Charlottesville rally on the news and I was painfully distraught by the hate from Neo-Nazi groups. I thought of why this hatred is… Continue reading Interview with Poet Gladys W. Muturi
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