Grief – Poetry Reading by Julia Petrakis

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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