Artist Statement:
It's hard to believe that the last time I was recognized for my writing was seventeen years ago and also at Illinois State University. The Young Authors book that I wrote in kindergarten, titled the Fruit Hat, was selected for the writing program's highest honor, to attend the regional Young Authors award ceremony at ISU. I have always loved to write, but until recently, I have never given much thought to the possibility of publishing my work. Therefore, I am thrilled that three of my pieces have been selected for the Spring 2014 edition of the Euphemism I'd like to give a special thanks my mother, who has always been my number one fan in regards to my writing, as well as my number one blog follower.
“Life is like a box of chocolate” If you ask me, this isn’t true.
There is every color in the refrigerator of life
From red and orange, to purple and blue.
Some food so hard, you can’t even cut it with a knife.
Life is not a perfect square filled with brown coated sweets
Just like in life, there’s good and bad.
Healthy fruits and veggies, but still plenty of treats.
Toss the old spoiled milk but don’t be mad.
Don’t dwell on the past. Move on with a smile.
Take things from the fridge and combine into something new.
We mix and we mingle
bake it through and through
No, life is not always a chocolate covered delight
But in the refrigerator of life, that is alright.
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