Talking with Kimberly Taylor

It’s rare that you find genuine people on the Internet with the exception of Suite101.com, however during a relativity short period of posting and reading articles on Themestream.com I read and had the pleasure meeting online primarily through her poetry a Poet, Writer and Editor of her own newsletter,We've Got Issue’s Newsletter, Kimberly Taylor, the following is an interview with Kimberly Taylor.

Editor: Kimberly can you tell us a little about yourself?

Kimberly: I'm married with three children whom I'm very proud of. I am a Department Coordinator of Radiology and Cardiopulmonary at ETMC (East Texas Medical Center). I was born in East Texas but grew up in Denver Colorado and am now living back in East Texas.

Editor: I am personally an admirer of your poetry, how long have you been writing poetry and where do you get your inspiration?

Kimberly: Thank you Walter! I started at a young age when my mother's friends' daughter ran away from home. My first poem was about her. From there, my best friend and I wrote poetry all the time but never really pressed on the matter. About ten years ago, I decided I would write a book. I'm still working on my first novel.;-) I write from my heart. Past experiences play a big part in my writing. I love music and I must listen to some genre of music when I write. Whether it be classic, smooth jazz, or r&b, I will let the music take me where it may.

Editor: Do you write poetry for a particular audience, if so who?

Kimberly: I guess you can say that I write more for adults and those who have some experience with life's difficulties. I write from my past experiences, how I felt at that present time. Whether it was heartbreaks, betrayal, broken friendships, etc., I like to connect with the reader and let them release their sadness or elate their spirit through my writing.

Editor: As a poet can you give us an idea how you view your role (social critic, commentator, etc...)?

Kimberly: That's an interesting and very good question Walter. I see myself more of the narrator so to speak. A lot of people have e-mailed and said that they have been trying to say those very words but didn't know how to go about placing them on paper. So you can see how I feel more of a narrator than a critic. I believe if there is something that you want to do, whether it be writing or whatever makes your heart skip that extra beat, then anyone deserves the encouragement to succeed in what they want to do.

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