16.
Producing something every day
Allows your insides out to play.
You needn't fear a single thing,
So jig your dance, or song your sing!
Blow off your lid, do something loud,
It's sure to make your mother proud.
No matter what, no matter how,
Do anything, but do it now!
Make some of this, make some of that,
Show off what's underneath your hat.
You could be great, so don't be shy,
We'll never know unless you try!
Tune up your keyboard, toot your horn,
Make noise as if you'd just been born.
Get busy! You have stuff to say
In every kind of messy way!
With clay or paint, with ink or thread,
Let out the pictures in your head.
You've only got one chance to live,
So give the gift you've got to give!
Bring out your sun, bring up your shine,
You'll find your friends will like you fine,
And better yet, you'll like you more!
(And that's what making art is for.)
I'm a longtime subscriber to the idea that Creativity Saves Lives. Not only that, I'm living proof. So if you've had just about as much of February as you can take, consider hopping on the Creativity Challenge bandwagon. It won't be easy, since the best things never are. But after 30 days, you'll have 30 things you didn't have before. And the world will have 30 new reasons to rejoice or wonder or nod or sigh or smile. (If you decide to share. And we all hope you do.)