FAIRY STORIES FOR REAL, Poetry Reading by Ginnie Siena Bivona

Poetry performed by actress VAL COLE

Matthew Toffolo interview Ginnie Siena Bivona:

Matthew: What is the theme of your poem?

Ginnie: The basic idea, I suppose, is the age old classic concept of finding the perfect lover and living happily ever after. And sometimes (I’m told) that happens…and sometimes not.

Matthew: How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?

Ginnie: Well, I hope they like it! And I hope it gives them a giggle or two.

Matthew: How long have you been writing poetry?

Ginnie: Since I was 42. One Sunday afternoon I wrote the first poem I’d ever written, it just spilled out onto the page. Now…next month I’ll be celebrating my 84th birthday…so I guess I could honestly say it’s been a long damn time.

Matthew: Do you have a favorite…

Watch the Poetry Reading of SO UNHAPPY, by Steven Paul

Poem performed by actress VAL COLE

Matthew Toffolo interviews poet Steven Paul:

Matthew: What is the theme of your poem?

Steven: The theme is a hurting heart

Matthew: How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?

Steven: With sincere feelings I hope

Matthew: How long have you been writing poetry?

Steven: Since I was able to write

Matthew: Do you have a favorite poet?

Steven: Robert Frost

Matthew: What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

Steven: My friend Henry Moy raved about Wildsound

Matthew: Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?

Steven: I have submitted scripts also to WILDsound in the past.

Matthew: What is your passion in life?

Steven: To make people laugh and be happy.

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Watch the Poetry Reading of GRIEF:

Poem read by Dan Cristofori.

Interview with Poet Julia Petrakis:

1) What is the theme of your poem?

The theme of the poem is the experiencing of grief.

2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?

I have no thoughts on that.

3) How long have you been writing poetry?

I have written two serious poems in my almost 80 years, each at a time of great change and turmoil in my emotional life.

4) Do you have a favorite poet?

T.S. Eliot

5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

Nothing in particular. Saw a link and it seemed like a good idea.

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

No.

7) What is your passion in life?

My family.

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Read Poetry Reading of TODAY:

Poem read by Holly Sarchfield

Get to know Poet Gene Cartwright:

1) What is the theme of your poem?

I suppose the theme is: pause to reflect. I want to highlight the importance of leaving the beaten path, and reflecting upon the small treasures in life we often overlook.

2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?

I would not want to prescribe a response, except to encourage each person to feel each word, personalize them, and create their own images.

3) How long have you been writing poetry?

I am the author of 8 novels, and a book of poetry, “Still Dreaming”. My mother taught me to read when I was three. I wrote my first poem in 1st grade; wrote my first novel at age12 (longhand), and still remember the full story.

4) Do you…