Wednesday, 9 December 2020

INTERVIEW WITH THE CONTEMPORARY POET MEEK AND EXTRACTS FROM HIS DEBUT BOOK

) When did you decide that you should also write?

Ans) In 2013 I had some feelings about writing but I never expressed it to her. It until 2016 that I bought a diary where I was pouring my day to day feelings and thoughts (I have lived a sick childhood, so writing and God became are my only therapists and friends). Till today writing is now my daily bread and butter.

2) Do you want to inspire people through your writing or do you write just as a hobby?

Ans) I write to heal, nourish, reflect, sooth reader’s minds.  I write for all kinds of people, the sick, broken hearted, lost, refugees, oppressed, raped, fatherless or motherless and hopeless. I usually try my best to relate what I once went through with what others are going through to inform them that there is hope on the other side.

 

3) What inspires you to write?

Ans) Writing is the most vital form of communication to me. I truly believe that it is one of best ways that I can reach billions of people around the globe with my message.

 

4) Share 3 favourite poems of yours of from your book.

DEEP

Deep

Inside your precious life

There is a clean spirit

That makes you feel pity and guilty

When you mistreat yourself and others

But you fail to manifest it

Because of your perceptions and beliefs

Wake up and manifest it

Be honest to your inner spirit

 

 Cloud In This Desert

 

I long to be a cloud in this desert

A cloud aiming to wrestle the sun

So that rivers can swell without limits

To create millions of ever flowing sources

Sources of sweet and clear water

 

STARS

 

The sky is an extended mirror

Facing the earth downwards

It absorbs our images and dreams

Every time we look upwards

And reflects them on earth (for us)

When darkness pours on earth

There are no creatures known as stars in the sky

Our eyes give us our own images

Whenever we look in the sky

We are the stars

 

 

5) Who are your favourite writers?

Ans) It’s hard for me to just choose three from a pool of my favourite writers. However, these the creativity of these three excites me most; Rupi Kaur, Rudy Fransisco, Rick Warren and Benny Hinn. Oh sorry I have mentioned four. All in all, I am a big fan of every who expresses him or herself through writing and who reads a lot too.

 

6One advice you would give to the upcoming writers?

Ans) They should put trust in God not in people who can sometimes frustrate them with negative comments about their writing life. They should also  believe in themselves too and not give up when the inspiration to write is lost.

 

7) Did you face issue in publishing or editing?

Ans) Not really, I tried my best to do a good research about self-publishing. This helped me to know who the best publishers are. As for editing, I had a team of editors for that.

 

 Let's know you more (Fire round)

a) Your inspiration

Ans)  My day to day excitement to pour my deep hidden feelings, thoughts and observations on paper.

 b) Any other hobbies apart from writing

Ans) Sports. I used to watch soccer but I no longer do like I used to in the past. I am now into Cricket; my favourite player is Virat Kohli. I watch netball, boxing, swimming, wrestling, in short all sorts of sports disciplines.

*  Listening to music (soul music)

*  Listening to other people’s stories, being there for people when they are through something, writing them letters.

 c) Your favourite holiday spot

Ans) Lake Malawi in Malawi, Africa. That’s a best place for the writers and readers. The mesmerising beaches, amazing islands and its breeze are breath taking and mind soothing.

 d) Your favourite book and film

* My favourite book is ‘Good morning Holy Spirit’

* My favourite film is ‘Blood Diamond’

 

e) Your favourite film artist/ singer /dancer??

*My favourite film artist is Samuel Jackson

* My favourite singer singer is Kim Walker-Smith

*  My favourite dancer is Manjari Fadnnis

 f)  what does life mean to you? If given a chance what would you like to change on this earth or add?

Ans)  Life is fragile, it is meant to be lived morally, being true to one’s mirror of wisdom when being lived. Life sometimes frustrates, disappoints, pinches and pains but life works hand in hand with time. All bad situations fades, inviting a smile on one’s face.

 My dream is to one day live in a world without racism, discrimination, wars, rapes, immorality or selfishness only tranquillity flowing in all parts of the world.

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It was a soothing experience to interview Meek and I personally loved the purity and the positive approach he holds towards the life. His poetry book is definitely must read for all poetry lovers. Wishing him all the success for for future endeavours. 

- An Interview by Ayesha F Muskaan. 

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