Written September 6, 2026 For The Contest, “What Matters: Five Perspectives” Sponsor: Margarita Lillico
Five Perspectives: ages 5, 15, 30, 50, 70 Born in the Bronx in thirty-nine, I went to school when I was five; did arts and crafts, which was just fine. Loved pretending my doll's alive. Fast forward then to age fifteen; my group of friends was number one. High school and writing were so keen, and weekend dances brought such fun. At thirty years, my life was grand- with husband plus two girls, one boy. No preschool then, but hand in hand, a full-time mom became my joy. Age fifty led to busy days, working, and yet pursuing art. With many shows, this painting phase, and writing poems filled my heart. Age seventy arrived carefree. We sold our business, then retired. Blessed in late eighties now we see five Great-Grandkids our Grandkids sired.
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