Today
I have poet Beverly Green chatting with me about her collection entitled Caught
in the Light.
In ‘Caught in the Light’, Beverly presents poems full of twists, turns and unusual conclusions. The author covers a broad range of topics, from loss and grief to hope and friendship.
In the atmospheric 'The Field', Green writes; "A threatening sky pasted with black choking clouds / Brings a menacing evil that crawls in overhead, / We are helpless now, shrouded in its ominous cloak."
This contrasts to 'Peace', in which she writes; "Warming sunlight settled gently, chasing the night away / Painting brightness on my world, in a calm and peaceful way."
These poems are best appreciated by dipping in and out of each section, choosing poems depending on your mood.
Welcome, Beverly. Please tell us a little bit about yourself.
Born 1959 in Ilford Essex.
Left school at 18 in 1977.
1977/78 I spent a year abroad in Israel as a
youth leader for an American Youth group and returned to live there in 1980.
1981 married Barry Green.
Since 1984 we have been owner/managers of a
quick print business Kwik Kopy where I manage the production. A few years ago
we opened another business that complements the print business called Papier
that sells amongst others designed life style products, notebooks and paper
associated items.
What do you enjoy most about writing poems?
Freedom of expression is such an important element
in every aspect of life and being able to write in a free form enables me to
explore my own personal limits.
Can you give us a little insight into a few of your poems
– perhaps a couple of your favorites?
I think out of them all the 'Caught in the Light' is definitely one of my favorites.
Putting ones complete trust in somebody
leaves us open to the ultimate disappointment, that of betrayal. It's a gentle
reminder that putting all ones trust in somebody is very a precious but risky
endeavor.
Another that is a particular favorite is 'Truth'. If it's not visible to you or anybody else then why bother with it.
We all lie in some form or another and so very few of us having lied come
clean. Sort of.."if it's not broken why fix it" attitude.
What form are you inspired to write in the most? Why?
I have always loved poetry and love most
forms. I know my style doesn't match up to any one particular style. Maybe
that's because I enjoy the process and the sparks of ideas that come into my
head. I also feel that as poetry isn't the most popular book on the shelf that
it would be good to have "a mixed bunch" and hope that some of it
appeals to each individual who picks it up.
What type of project
are you working on next?
I have started another collection of poetry
and am curious to see where that leads me. I am considering writing a book as I
have a few ideas, but it will take time to resolve.
When did you first consider yourself a writer / poet?
Even from a very early age I have always
written poems and limericks. My favorite time at school when I was very young
was the end of the lesson when the teacher would read us a poem before going
home. It always seemed magical to me that one could use words in a different
way other than just writing out an essay.
How do you research markets for your work, perhaps as
some advice for not-yet-published poets?
As this is my first dip into the pool of
publishing I have no technical advice only to say that if you write it get it
published. One may not have a best seller but the satisfaction of completing a
book is immense.
What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
I like to mix it up and think the majority of
my poems, even though short make one think, or have a twist at the end
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
As mixed as my writing is so are the
professions I thought about...everything from teaching to becoming a detective!
Needless to say I didn't pursue either of these. The closest I came to teaching
was becoming a youth leader and as for becoming a detective...maybe in the next
life as I have a curious mind and love solving issues.
Anything additional you want to share with the
readers?
Dream it!
Do it!
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Thanks for being here today, Beverly!
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