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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 or 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 April
Photography from Ken Witham of Zephyrhills, FL
The Awakening by Alan Fisher
We've been given this earth to walk on and thrive And a consciousness to know we're alive But it's not ours to do as we please There's a design and control, we're not the Big Cheese We don't know how to change the seasons How the cosmos works or all the reasons But we can trust that power to run our lives No need to harm another with guns or knives By surrendering to love there's no need to defend Fear and worry can come to an end We let go of control and manipulation We respect the sacredness of all creation
Blame by Alan Fisher
Blacks blame Whites for keeping them bound Women think men are putting them down Some blame Capitalism for all their troubles Those under Socialism suffer double Taking responsibility for our own behavior Not expecting another to be our savior When we're connected to the source of power We accept highs and lows, the sweet and sour We admit we don't know how things should be But expressing love is always the key Being in the moment with a heartful of thanks Is greater than deposits in a number of banks
