Arts-Entertainment
by James Kozlik
What keeps us from moving forward with our creative attributes? Maybe it's the fear of criticism. That’s easy to recognize, since inherently we have it within our own thought forms. When you read a book for instance, do you read with a critical eye or an open heart? The critic in me wants to give a novel a chance, like the first 50 pages. My mind lies in wait to find fault with the author’s written word. I know some people who will read the ending first to decide if it’s worth reading. Then there are others who think, I can write like that, even better!
I invite you to send a short story, a poem or other written word, especially one that might have some relevance to our local area or Montana in general. It might even be something that involved you. I’d love to post your musings. Send inquiries to jkozlik@gmail.com.
Windy Morning in Montana by Sheridan Stenberg
Snowflakes spin round and round,
chase each other to the ground.
Blue Spruce shudders and
chickadees fly,
released to play in winter sky.
We don our gear -
parkas, scarves, gloves, and hats,
boots and crampons,
two layers of pants!
Join the symphony,
brave the wind,
come in to get warm,
and then do it again!
If you have a story to tell and can lace it with some Montana folklore, send it to jkozlik@gmail.com. Follow us at InspiredBookWriters.com.