poetry mini interviews

How important is music to your poetry? I don’t think I could write if music didn’t exist. I have a ritual, if you will. I feel an emotion ...

When you require renewal, is there a particular poem or book that you return to? A particular author? I’ve shouted from the rooftops about...

What do you feel poetry can accomplish that other forms can’t? Poetry is the most concise form of writing and I admire that very much. You...

How do you know when a poem is finished? A poem is finished when the words start to click. I’m a big fan of the good old circle ending, so...

Elisa Matvejeva is a contemporary poet and filmmaker currently residing in London, England. From her travels around the world, she has ga...