 Stephen
Delia has been writing poetry for 29 years. His original
inspiration was through music. He was inspired by
The Beatles, in particular John Lennon. Bob Dylan
and Donovan were also major influences.
He has read all over the Philadelphia area in various
book stores, coffee houses, libraries, ETC. He has
also been published but personally prefers performing
his poetry. Obviously he likes alliteration!
But
while he enjoys reading poems on the page he also
likes the direct communication between poet and audience.
He averages 10 readings? workshops a month and spends
the rest of his time writing and listening to music
when he's not writing.
He loves the local poetry scene and marvels at the
amount of talent that is out there. But it also frustrates
him because poets and poetry do not receive the amount
of attention deserved.
He still holds on to the hope that one day poets will
be recognized on a greater scale for their contributions
to art, entertainment and their courage to question
the world in which they live. |
