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Some very kind folks have offered me some very flattering poetic comparisons, so as far as I can tell, I fall somewhere in between Emily Dickinson, the beat poets, and Ani DiFranco, with a little bit of the surreal thrown in.
“The first time I read my poetry in front of an audience, I was shaking like I’d just had twelve cups of espresso. Somehow, I managed to read two of my poems, and in spite of the anxiety, I returned to the same poetry night the following month. When one of the audience members actually requested one of my poems from the previous month, I finally started believing that I’d found some direction for the first time in my life.”
The arts have always been important to T.M. Göttl, and she started writing stories almost as soon as she learned to hold a pencil. By high school, Göttl started filling notebooks with poems and journaling on any scrap of paper she could find.
College graduation brought partial unemployment and a great big question mark about the future, driving her away from the arts, probably at a time when she needed them the most. But either by chance or fate, she eventually found herself among some inspiring people. She started writing poetry again, and finally took the chance of attending her first poetry open mic night.
“Unfortunately, too many people fear poetry because they don’t understand it, and just the word 'poetry' can conjure images of stiff, nasty, old English teachers with thick glasses. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard someone tell me, 'But I’m not a poetry person!' I want to help break apart that fear, because poetry has little or nothing to do with scholars. It has everything to do with people reaching other people.”
You can now purchase T.M. Göttl's first full-length collection, STRETCHING THE WINDOW!
Also, please visit Deep Cleveland to read more of T.M. Göttl's poetry!
hey ya! Looong time! ;) hows the book selling/going? New one in sight? Still doin a bunch of readings? Ever at muggz? Lol. I have started up writing a bit more..had writers block. Ne who update me on life ;)
Thanks for the kind words about my performance. I really enjoyed the video on your page. It captures the essence of the piece and gives it the clearness it deserves. Very nice.
Thanks for joining our growing family of artists! We look forward to getting to know your work, and do send us a read request when you have time. If you would like to be considered for publication in the magazine just visit the main site http://theplebianrag. com and create a username to submit via the site. Thanks again and welcome!
Thanks for the Add. Yes, that was me reading my poem alongside the other 3 Hessler Street Fair Poetry winners 2008, all males. I was proud to represent Ohio female poets. As far as I know, 3 out of 4 of us are on MySpace. I have not seen Ralph online yet; he won first place. Thanks for remembering. Dianne has been very supportive. Stay warm, Marlana
Yes< she was able to come to my first event at the beat cafe in Warren Michigan, also I met her at the southfield public library, what a venue that is! lots of major talent there. thanks for the friends add:)
