Get to know the poet:

1) What is the theme of your poem?

The theme of this poem is showing a view of the political landscape.

2) What motivated you to write this poem?

I wanted to express my uncomfortable feelings about the recent election in America. The golden toilet has become a cliche but also an easily recognizable symbol.

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

I would want to see my old poetry teacher, Ed Dorn, again.

4) What influenced you to submit to have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

What an interesting concept, I thought!

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

I write poems and have written stories and book reviews.

6) What is your passion in life?

Right now, I take care of my mother who has dementia. I am fully dedicated to caring for her and enjoy this time with her.