Carolyn's Creations

On these pages you will find information and photos of my book, A Nod to God, my photography, crafts, articles and poems, shows and activities.

My next show will be the Lake Arrowhead Spring Fest at the Great Festival Park and the Club House area on April 21, 2012 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. My table will be at the Club House. There will be entertainment and a wide variety of vendors at this show.

The Joyful Jesus
(by Carolyn)

Jesus loved to laugh and dance.
He liked a good joke,
He loved to be around people,
Especially the common folk

Wouldn't it have been fun
To walk with Him on the road,
Listening to His stories
And His humor, as they flowed?

Seeing the joy He spread,
Through the stories He told,
As along the dusty roads
With His band He strolled.

The ones who didn't smile,
Who didn't find the stories funny
Were those mocking God,
Being boastful and phoney.

He loved the birds
As they sang their joyful songs
And used them in His stories
That He shared with the throngs.

Joy, Joy - in our hearts
And in the air abounding,
Love, then joy, then love,
Isn't that astounding?

If we love Jesus
And follow in His way,
We will have this same joy
Every step of the way.

(Happy Easter)

The Wait

"Just a minute," she says
"I won't be long"
"I'll be right back"
It's the same ol' song.

They were trained , you know
While in medical school
To say all the right things
Designed to placate and fool.

You're ushered in
To this frigid room,
Where you sit and wait
Like an anxious groom.

Your seat grows numb,
Your limbs become stiff,
And still no sign,
Not even a whiff

Of that medical staff
Who are - oh so sweet,
And professional, too.
They just can't be beat.

But, where , oh where
Have they all gone today -
Out to lunch, on vacation,
Or to the chapel to pray?

I think I've aged,
It's been so long, I fear
That I can't remember,
Just why am I here?

A NOD TO GOD

My book, A Nod to God, was published in 2010. Many of you have the book already. If not, here's an opportunity to order it for yourself or for a Christmas gift.

A Nod to God is a collection of poems, mostly humorous, about selected Biblical characters.. Each one
is accompanied by a short profile of that character, and either an illustration by artist, Jim Bennett, or one of my own photos. It was written mainly for adults but can be equally enjoyed by children as young as third grade.

To see a video of an interview of me and hear me read some of my poems, go to: A Nod to God

CAROLYN'S PHOTOS

I have been taking photos for years and continue to be intrigued by the beauty around us in this magnificent world. I have included photos of animals, birds, people, scenery, and still life. You may view these by clicking on "Carolyn's Photos" at the top of this page and order prints of any of them by filling out the contact form by going to "More" at the top of this page and clicking on "About Carolyn, etc."

NEW PHOTOS -go to Carolyn's Photos

CAROLYN'S CRAFTS

My crafts include a great variety of items:
* Knitted Shawls, ponchos, handbags, scarves & hats
* Photographic note cards, calendars
* Decoupage plates, platters & saucers

To see more click on "Carolyn's Crafts" at the top of this page or to order, go to "About Carolyn, etc." under "More " at the top of the page

ARTICLES AND POEMS

"What is Your Word?"

This is an article I wrote after being inspired by a practice which Debbie McComber has initiated for years. Read the article - you may want to try it! Go to "More", then "Articles and Poems"

ABOUT CAROLYN. PLACE ORDERS. COMMENTS AND MESSAGES

To read more about Carolyn, click on "About Carolyn, etc." under "More" at the top of this page.

Or even better, leave me a message, comment OR-- (go to "New Blog" under "More"

BEST OF ALL - place an order for my book or one of my photographs or crafts. Go to "More"

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