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Are you an aspiring writer, poet or artist? Or maybe you want to try your hand at any of the above? We want to share your art! Read directions on how to submit your creative work below:
For submissions: Send your short story, poem (150 words or less) or a photo of your artwork to Rebecca.Fending@lifestylesafter50.com with the words “Creative Corner” in the subject line. Please include which Florida city you currently live in to ensure that your work will be published in your local edition. Artwork must be before the 15th of every month, otherwise it will be held as potential news for the following issue’s publication. Include your name, phone number and address. Work is published on a basis of what space is available.
Creative Corner Submissions for March
“Dreamers and Doers” by Theresa Loder
Do not forget Those who toil day to day Doing things for pay Sometimes repetitious None the less What it takes To keep our planet From becoming a big mess The things we do for dreams Not one more important Than the other... It seems We all depend On what we each can do Even those who can’t Give jobs To those who do
“High Expectations” by Steve Duggan
I’ve had high expectations and big dreams all right They have spurred me or plagued me all of my life. Have I been too ambitious in my chosen approach Have I let down and disappointed those I love most I’ve come to the realization as I reflect on my past That what truly matters is not first place —or last To be a good person and help all fellow man Is the better path followed to God’s promised land At times I am weary as I struggle to achieve What God had in store for me, that’s what I believe So I pray when I’ve traveled to the end of my road I’ve accomplished all He’s ‘asked of me And have His hand to hold!
Two Poems of Faith and Friendship By Chester J. Sudzinski
“Second Chance”
On this earth my parents placed, Another being in the race. He grew and nourished at his pace, Went to school and took up space. Year by year this child made waste, And in the end he came to face. Only to see he was out of place, Among the beings in his race. Time drew dear as years blew clear, Days of dreams had disappeared. Now he had himself for years, No one else to wish him dear. Second chance is what I need, His only thought to succeed. What should I do? I do believe. This second chance is right for me. With mind in hand, I do proceed, Sure and confident, as I can be. My second chance will succeed, As long as I am one with Thee.
“Friends” (The Lonely Palm Tree)
In the desert stood a tree, Left alone and feeling free. Enjoyed the sun and the little stream, It found its place and felt serene. Many a traveler along the way, Stopped to rest under its shade. They drank and ate and spoke a lot, About their journey to Camelot. Sun, wind and rain was all it knew, The tree was happy hearing news. Seeds and nuts from travelers’ food Grew to flourish in the lagoon. At Last! The lonely palm tree found some friends, He called them fruit, And said, AMEN.
