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 December:
“The Way, Truth and Life” by Alan Fisher
The whole world's on lockdown The numbers are rising Everyone behind masks All afraid of dying But that's no way of living Keeping our distance No hugging or touching By government insistence Which will come first An unproven vaccination Or mental illness And the end of civilization But there is a way out From this terrible situation Awaken to Life's beauty With complete appreciation Letting go of time Is the way to salvation It's always NOW For all of creation
“Consciousness” by Alan Fisher
Is there any place that's safe and warm Where you're immune from external storm Where life is sweet and filled with love It's pure consciousness I'm speaking of As long as you're preoccupied With thoughts in your head as your guide You'll suffer through your nights and days And life will be one big maze So relax and don't resist what comes Stay in the present and life just hums Don't think ahead or regret the past Trust in Spirit for things that last
“Special” by Alan Fisher
We all long to be special So we struggle so hard to achieve Yet our fingerprint is already unique So who are we trying to deceive If we're made in His image and likeness Is that not enough for you We can relax and be ourselves That's not so hard to do Life has a natural rhythm A purpose all its own Our job is to align with that When we do, we find we're home
“Trust Life” by Alan Fisher
Black lives matter, white ones too All lives matter, not just a few Every living thing is part of creation It's one whole, not some separation Our bodies have white cells and red But the body can't work without the head Give thanks that we're so awesomely made Each one is part of the grand parade In this time when we're so divided Let's remember that we're Divinely guided The answer's not in a vaccine or pill Look within and just be still
“Christmas” by Alan Fisher
Santa and reindeer and sugar plum fairies White snow and mistletoe and holly with berries Scrooge and the Drummer Boy from holidays past The Christmas season just goes far too fast But what gives it its meaning and makes it so special Is the birthday we celebrate and the spirit celestial At this time of year hearts open and feel The love and joy of sharing what's real Instead of just getting we think about giving We talk to our neighbors and carols we're singing We may go to church or just be alone We give thanks for our family and the spirit of home
