Poetry performed by Val Cole
Get to know the poet:
What is the theme of your poem?
The state of America
What motivated you to write this poem?
The state of America
How long have you been writing poetry?
Since high school
If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that be?
The Dalai Lama
What influenced you to submit to have your poetry performed by a professional actor?
Seemed like a good idea at the time
Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?
Short stories, creative nonfiction, novel, prize-winning poet and former journalist
What is your passion in life?
Pretty much given up on people; to bring as much beauty, laughter, and light into the world as i can!
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