‘You go to be gotten - they won’t be forgotten’

- from Go Getter by Simone Pereira

In this episode of 3CR's Spoken Word show which aired on Thursday 15th October  2026, you will hear Simone Pereira talk about self expression, reflective space and freedom. 

Simone Pereira is a Dutch Burgher Sri Lankan Australian who has been writing poetry for six years, performing at open mic events in Melbourne. Simone writes about identity and social issues. She spends her time as a teacher, reading, cooking, volunteering, following current affairs and looking after her dogs.

Poems written and performed by Simone Pereira in this episode:

Virtue Signalling

Pandering 

Peopling

Puffer Vest

Go Getter

Credits

Recorded, produced and edited by Indrani Perera.

Thank you to Simone Pereira for sharing her poetry and to you for listening! 

Note

Spoken word and poetry come from the heart and touch on all the topics peculiar to the human condition. As such there may be content in this show that could cause distress. Please practice self-care when listening and seek help if you need it.