In the next posts, we will meet you with our semi-finalists. We will show you their semi-final’s poem and interview about them and their impressions about Mili Dueli. Also, you will see what they answer on some interesting situations.

Note: Semi-final duels starts in September, 5. We have two semi-finals where we will show 25 authors in each one. So, this is TOP 50 poets in competition where have been presented 545 authors.

FIRST SEMI-FINAL

Mentor:Anđela Turukalo

14. RAFFAELLA MARIA BARBARA DIRENZO

	SEMI-FINAL POEM:	1.SIROČAD Ljubavniče, sa dosadnim rukama: gubiš me i činiš me odsutnom. Izloži naše platno: radosne uspomene majke, ćerke i spletke- u suzama, na blistavom tržištu. Pomračuješ me i činiš me suparnikom, pred neprijateljskim očima braće koja su ti draga. Prošli su nevinost, igre, trke, vile… Naslikaj mi bahatost. Pokaži mi, između klupa, traženih i živih: ruke, jezik, dušu i snove… Suze i oluja otkazaće svađe. Siroče, činiš me kćerkom umjetnosti i poezije. I, opraštam ti. Fale mi tvoje mane, da bude savršeno. Udovica sam, praznih ruku. Čuvam platno, pozdravljam svice, prosvjetljujem te i opraštam si. 2.Orphans Lover with bored hands you lose me and you make me absence. Expose our canvas joyful memories of mother of daughter and intrigues in tears on blatant markets. You eclipse me and make me rival, under enemy’s eyes of brothers dear to you. Passed innocence, games, races, fairies. Paint arrogance. Teacher between wanted and lived desks hit hands, language, soul and dreams. Tears and storm cancel offenses. Orphan, you make me a daughter of arts and poetry. And I forgive you. I miss your flaws to be perfect. Widow with empty hands I keep the canvas I welcome fireflies enlighten you and I forgive mysel 3.Orfane Amante dalle mani bucate mi perdi e mi rendi lontananza. Esponi la nostra tela gioente ricordi di madre di figlia e gli intramagli nel pianto su plateali mercati. Mi eclissi e mi rendi rivale, sotto occhi nemici di fratelli a te cari. Tramuti innocenza, i giochi, le corse, le fate. Dipingi arroganza. Maestra tra banchi voluti e vissuti bacchetti mani, lingua, anima e sogni. Lacrime e bufera cancellano le offese. Orfana, mi rendi figlia di arti e poesia. E ti perdono. Mi mancano i tuoi difetti per essere perfetta. Vedova dalle mani vuote conservo la tela accolgo lucciole ti illumino e mi perdono.
	GENERAL INFORMATION
	Name and Surname	Raffaella Maria Barbara Direnzo
	Date and the year of birth	14/04/1982
	Nationality (Write the name of the country whose passport you have in UPPERCASES)	Italy
	Name of the city where you live (Write in uppercases. If you live in the village, write the name of the city that place belongs to, then the name of the village in brackets)	Bari
	BIOGRAPHY
	When did you start writing poetry?	I started to write poetry till I was a baby. I had a secret diary. One day my mother found it and she depressed it. So I preferred to throw it away.
	Which elementary school were you attending? Were you a good student?	My elementary school was my happy place. The name of my school was “Scuola primaria Don Lorenzo Milani” of Altamura. I was the best student of the school. My teacher sended me in all the class to read my Thems.
	Which high school have you finished (or which high school are you attending)?	I finished Liceo Scientifico Federico II di Svevia in Altamura
	Do you have a college degree? Enter your academic title, if any. If you go to college, write down what year you are on. If you are not going while planning to enroll, enter which colleges you are interested in! *	I am Journalist and I am the last Year of Medicine Veterinary.
	Are you employed? If you are: what is your job and where are you working?	I write articles
	BIOBIBLIOGRAPHY
	Books you’ve published:	I won a lot of concourse and ,my poems are expose in some galleries of Milano, ROma and Sardegna. Some poems are collected in anthologies, but I don’t have write my personal book jet. “Verrà il mattino e avrà il tuo verso” Vol. VI, Aletti Editore, 2008; “Dedicato a … poesie per ricordare” Vol. VI, Aletti Editore, 2007; “Il Federiciano”, Aletti Editore, 2010; “Tra un fiore colto e l’altro donato”, Aletti Editore, 2013; “Viaggi di Versi Nuovi Poeti Contemporanei”, Editore Pagine, 2014. “Catalogo/ Contaminazioni Identitarie”, Circuiti Dinamici, 2016; “Volume IX Edizione del Concorso letterario “Il Volo di Pegaso”, a cura del Centro Naz. Malattie Rare dell’Istituto Superiore di Sanità, 2017. “Volume X Edizione del Concorso letterario, artistico e musicale “Il Volo di Pegaso” a cura del Centro Naz. Malattie Rare dell’Istituto Superiore di Sanità, 2018. “Volume XI Edizione del Concorso letterario, artistico e musicale “Il Volo di Pegaso” a cura del Centro Naz. Malattie Rare dell’Istituto Superiore di Sanità, 2019. Catalogo Ufficiale 2018/2019 “BIBART BIENNALE INTERNAZIONALE D’ARTE DI BARI E AREA METROPOLITANA”
	Your poetry awards:	-Pagine e Caffè -Poeta Scodinzolante
	What does poetry mean to you?	It’s just life. Moments spits on a paper to survive.
	Make a list of your five favourite writers:	Pier Paolo Pasolini Paul Eluard John Keats
	ABOUT MILI DUELI
	How did you hear about our contest, and decided to apply?	Comunication On Facebook
	What are your experiences with the contest so far? What do you like the most, and what would you change?	It’s perfect in that new way.
	Who’s your mentor? What’s your opinion about her/him?	Andjela Turukalo. She’s splendid.
	Were you expecting to enter the semi-final stage as one of the TOP 50 among 545 people who applied?	YES
	Are you expecting to enter the final stage?	YES
	Do you expect winning this competition?	NO
	ABOUT YOU
	Tick the three groups that describe you the most:	good sense of humor motivating others like to spend a lot of time alone
	Tick the three groups that describe you the least:	ambitious talking in front of the audience without problem not afraid to express his/hers opinion
	Are you a hunter or a gatherer?	Hunter
	What is your definition of love?	Just feeling that runs against everything, everyone, making two life more close after the life, throught the life.
	If you were a plant- which plant would you be and why?	Oak. It’ persistent and in sintony, pacefully, with all the season.
	Somebody gave you an anteater. What are you doing with the gift?	I’ll take it in my family.
	Describe the colour yellow to a blind person.	The most peaceful and deep breath.
	Tell us something we don’t know about you.	I love to compose music too.
	Make a list of ten things you can do with a pen (except for writing)	Play with my cat hair clip giflt indicate a way roll a cassette bandage stage hole build the future Magic wand Bookend