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We tiptoe dancing
across cotton candy clouds of
crimson coral and rosy
ruffled waves of wonder
I ask
Question 1: Who is your favorite poet?
(Side question: concerning other poetic writers..Who would you like to read the unpublished works of ?)
Hmm... I actually have multiple favorite poets, but my top three would have to be Anjum Choudhary, Mark Anthony and J. Ironword. Rupi Kaur is also a wondrous poetess and I'd love to read more of her work. They are contemporary writers and poets, making a name for themselves as we speak, and I sincerely wish them the best. Their words have helped me in bad times, moved me, made me smile, genuinely inspired me, and I am sure many people also regard them in this way.As for unpublished poetic writers... well, I really want my friend Dexter to be published already haha, and I wish him the best as he is still planning his writing career. Hullabaloo22 has some serious talent when it comes to poetry, and her passion and drive toward writing is unyielding. I do believe she will find success if she ever decides to be published. Melancholic Wisdom is also a terrific poet, the emotions in his work are raw and earnest and speak volumes. I have faith that his poetry can give a voice to people who are still searching for theirs. Hanorbi is another tremendous talent to look out for, everything in his portfolio is "wow" worthy and I think his talent deserves to have a much bigger audience.
Twirling worlds beneath living in liberated division
we dream away this dreadful sea of
unfloating separation weighing
down our hope for
a better day
I ask
Question 2 : What is your favorite word ?
My favorite word would have to be "Believe", or "Faith", because I think of faith as something that is both personal and interpersonal. I believe in God, in love, in the beauty of life. I believe in the goodness inside people. I believe in my family, my friends, my loved ones... and I believe in myself as well. I consider the phrase "I believe in you" or "I have faith in you" to be just as meaningful and beautiful to hear as "I love you". And just like life isn't possible without love, I think it is also impossible without faith.
Slip slide swaying in sands of time portraying
no reason or rhyme
we watch as
the clouds
vanish
under
us I
ask
Question 3: When did you first find your passion for writing, and how have you evolved as a writer ?
( Do you remember your first piece or any particular piece that made you think," I love writing " and when you look back at your earlier writing, do you notice a difference in your style/your voice?" )
Now that I think of it, I've been writing my whole life, but I never thought I had any potential to become a writer until around two years ago. I remember a story I started writing when I was around 7 or 8 years old, about a princess and a peasant man, the first poem I wrote about forgetting a hurtful event, and my teachers' praises for my essays in middle school... But it didn't mean anything to me because I couldn't see how writing could help me and help others as well.
Then, in December 2015, I wrote two poems called "I Hope" and "Little Piece". I had heard of writing sites where users share their work for others to read, and I thought "Hey, why not?". I made a Booksie account and posted my first two pieces, not expecting to receive much feedback, but I was wrong. The support I got was touching and it made me realize that writing was not for nothing; it could reach others and make them feel. It was then that my passion for writing was ignited; I realized that I was not alone, that people could laugh, cry, fall in love, and travel anywhere and anytime with me.
When I reread them, I do notice a few differences in my writing. My vocabulary and knowledge broadened, and the variety of topics I've written about has also expanded as I grow older and gain more experience. My grammar has improved a lot, too. I think that I'm still growing as a writer, and my journey is still in its beginning, but I am proud of what I've accomplished so far.
Sort of like the sun
setting slowly with a solemn solace
sharing silently and spreading it's security
wrapped around woeful moments
with a wantful waking
knowledge of
tomorrow
I ask
Question 4: Where is your favorite place ( to travel to ) in your imagination ?
( anywhere anytime )
Well, this is a bit of an intimate question haha. My favorite place doesn't reside in a particular location or setting, but with the people who are in it. Sometimes, I imagine myself in a gathering with my friends, where we could have a meal and talk and enjoy each other's company. I like to think about how my niece will be like when she grows up, and how we could bond. I imagine myself wrapped in the arms of someone special, and how it would feel like to be loved. I also like to fantasize about being famous hahaha, meeting my fans and making my mother proud. Sometimes I even imagine my children, how they would look like, how they would behave....
Conquering considerately under the puffy cirrus
floating away to flee ever closer to the earth
beneath and nearer to us
what could have been if only we
could not fear us
afraid of falling
down I
ask
Question 5 : Why would you like to be published?
( what do you hope comes from your written words?)
I still don't have any plans to be published, as I'm still taking things slow with my writing, but if I ever do, it would be:
a) a personal achievement for me: writing is my passion, and to have a name in the writing world would be a milestone in my life. My eleven year old
self thought she will never amount to anything, and I want to prove her wrong. I want her to see just how capable she is to proudly share her work with the world.
b) hopefully a helping hand for whoever will read my work: I endured bullying and some other problems growing up, and I know how it feels like to be
lonely, rejected, insecure, to have no control over the bad things that happen in life... I'm sure many others do as well. Maybe there are others going through the same things younger me endured,
and I want to help them. That little girl who doesn't believe in herself? I want to help her. That little boy who is always belittled? I want to help him. That teenager who feels like they have to
face the world all alone? I'm here for them. Heartbroken and lonely? You're not alone. Confused? We all are at some point. I want to help people, because why wouldn't I if I'm given the chance? I
want my words to give my readers stories and poetry they can apply to themselves, to keep that lonely person company, to bring comfort and solace for somebody in need.
Bouncing back and
upon rising
into more
imagined
answers
there seem
to be
I ask
How would you like to change the world with your writing ?
I'd like my writing to change the world in its very own, small ways. I don't plan on writing a powerful speech to start a world-wide revolution (although we'll never know ;)), but I just want to make the person who picks up my books happy, to become their friend indirectly through my writing. If there's many of those people, then I can leave the Earth comforted in the knowledge that I made a bunch of my friends happy. :)
And so we dance now
with heavy steps of jubilation
jolting bolts of lightening
electrified under foot
sparkling fireworks
cheerfully chanting
celebrating our
task, I
...ask...
...answering with a question...
What is more beautiful than finding inspiration in a cloud ?
Thank you Pink Sky
I send you my admiration in the next rain cloud
happy tears of appreciation
Submitted: July 12, 2017
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Yet another fascinating installment, Dr. I look forward to the next.
Thu, July 13th, 2017 6:28am
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Thank you so much C. !
Mon, July 17th, 2017 1:10pm
Beautifully written as always, Dr.!
And Pink Sky, I love Rupi Kaur intensely, and all things poetry in general, and it's so nice to know more about you... the wisdom in your words is astounding! :D
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Thank you so much Trish !
Mon, July 17th, 2017 1:04pm
Fascinating concept. Thank you for sharing.
Mon, July 17th, 2017 8:26pm
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Thank you Ethan ! I appreciate you saying this.
Mon, July 17th, 2017 1:31pm
Was reading through some of the interviews (which are fantastic, btw) and was surprised to see my name in there among some many other people. Personally, I don't really know if I belong amongst all these others, but it was pretty cool to see. I do really enjoy this interview series, great work :)
Sun, March 25th, 2018 3:32am
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Thank you very much MW!
I miss PinkSky's writing ! I am so glad that I was able to talk with her kind soul, connecting even for just a moment in this time.
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Pink Sky is a very good friend of mine, and she asked me to check this out, so here I am! My name is Dexter, ThePoeticSinner, and it's a pleasure to meet you Dr.!
Thu, July 13th, 2017 12:23amI have to say this is the cleverest way of conducting an interview that I have ever seen. Merging the flow with unique poetry is masterful, and I admire your way of conducting these.
Me and Pink Sky talk quite often about writing and other things, and I will give my thoughts on each of the answers she gave.
1 Pink Sky mentioned that I am still planning my writing career, and that is true. I won't go into detail, but I have been working on a new writing style, and plan on posting some stories to test the waters. I plan on a career rebirth soon, so I am in a prelude phase now. The reason I mention this is because it was actually advice from Pink Sky who suggested that I need to look at creating something new for a writing style, and a new direction for my stories. She is wise beyond her years, and gives advice you would expect from famous published authors, so I thank her so much for helping me :)
2 I don't believe in any religion myself, but I understand the meaning behind phrases that Pink Sky admires. It's quite beautiful how she explains why they mean so much to her, because it shows the stature of the person that she is. As long as she doesn't change, she is going to do so much good in this world.
3 I love reading about how she got her passion for writing. It's very inspiring, and I admire the meaning behind what she wants to achieve with her writing, She hopes that people can find a friend through her work, and that is so inspiring to say.
I agree that she is still in her beginning phase as a writer, yet she has already impressed with what she has wrote. She has a beautiful writing style, and I hope she keeps writing with that belief and passion.
4 I like Pink Sky's answer for this question. Being with family, friends and loved ones is her favorite place, and to say that proves she has a lot of heart. Even in the years to come, she just wants to see people close to her grow and have their own journey in life, and that shows a lot of honor. If she was published and famous she would love to see fans smile when they read her read. I really admire her answer here.
5 The best answer Pink Sky could give to this is the one she gave. She doesn't want to think about being published yet, because she is still learning, and wants to improve. That is showing me the mind set of a writer, that you don't need to rush, because time is always on your side. If she was published, her answer is wondrous. She wants to prove her younger self wrong, and at the same time show people who go through events like she did, that you don't need to be alone, and I love the fact that she wants her writing to give these people a friend. It hurts when I read that Pink Sky used to get bullied, so I hope one day through her work, bullying will stop, and victims will find a friend.
Pink Sky I believe will go to be published when she is ready, and she is one of the best talents I have ever seen.
6 I admire what her journey is, that if she can make some of her friends happy with her writing, then she would of accomplished one of her greatest goals in life. She is a wondrous writer, and a wondrous friend :)
I do apologise for my long comment, but I wanted to get into this interview with my thoughts. You Doctor have a masterful way of conducting interviews. So original and brilliant. I salute you on a damn good job!
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Thank you ever so much PoeticSinner!
Wed, July 12th, 2017 5:51pmI quite agree, Pink Sky is wise beyond her years.
Your thoughts and commentary on her answers, each and every question, are a brilliant addition to this interview ..a sort of unspoken collaboration via the universe lol
I truly appreciate your words!