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Poetically Quick Words with
Cassandra Thompson
Mocha ( Butter ) Fly
By : Marion Pound
MOCHA ( BUTTER ) FLY , MADE HER POETIC DEBUT IN 2012 . AS A MEMBER OF P . O . E . T . ( PEOPLE OF EXTRAORDINARY TALENT ), SHE CREATES MESSAGES IN EACH POEM THAT SHE DELIVERS AND HER ONLY GOAL IS TO ENCOURAGE AND INSPIRE . I CAUGHT UP WITH THIS BUSY SPOKEN WORD ARTIST TO ASK HER SOME POETICALLY QUICK QUESTIONS .
What prompted you to begin writing poetry ? I began writing poetry as a young child because I wanted to express myself .
What is your Favorite quote ? “ Words mean more than what is set down on paper . It takes a human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning . I believe every person is born with talent .” -Maya Angelou .
Stay up to date with Cassandra by following her at www . two pensandlint . com / Thompson or deepundergroundpoetry . com / poems-by / m8chafly . You can also catch her on Facebook . com / M8chaFly or Twitter @ m8chafly .
What is your perception of life ? Life should be cherished .
Tell us a little bit about yourself ? I ’ m a poetess and author . I have been writing since age 12 . I started writing because I wanted to express myself in a new way . I started performing poetry in 2012 .
Who are some of your favorite poets ? Maya Angelou , Aja Monet , Patricia Smith , and Rafael Casal ..
What is your favorite word ? My favorite word is “ love ” because it can be expressed in many different ways .
What is your writing process ? Do you follow a regular routine ? My writing process begins in my notebook . What I do sometimes is write with light music in the background to help me write . I sometimes break my routine and write without music .
If you were to create a slogan for your life what would it be ? My slogan would be “ life is a journey ; live it to the fullest .”
Why is poetry important ? Poetry is important because it is a tool to inspire , encourage , and impact people ’ s lives through words . It can impact people from many backgrounds .
Please end this interview by creating two sentences ; poetic , strange or quietly profound … your choice . Poetic flow can be broken down into two subjects . Powerful and impactful . My words can be a vehicle to motivate others .
What makes you smile ? What makes me smile is making people happy through my poetry , family , and friends .
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