September-October, 1988 THE LION'S EYE [LREATIVE WRITING New prize for poets; Students urged to enter contest A trip to Hawaii for two is the new Grand Prize in the American Poetry Association’s latest poetry contest. There is also a $1,000 First Prize. In all, 152 poets will win $11,000 worth of prizes. Con- test entry is free. “Students have been winners in all our contests,” said Robert Nelson, the publisher for the Asso- ciation. “So I urge students to enter now. Later they may be too busy with exams.” Poets may send up to five poems, nomore than 20 lines each, - with name and address on each page to American Poetry Associa- tion, Dept. CN-74, 250 A Potrero Street, P. O. Box 1803, Santa Cruz, CA 95061. Poems are judged on original- ity and sincerity. Every poem is also considered for publication. In the last six years the Ameri- can Poetry Association has spon- sored 27 contests and awarded $101.00 to 2,700 winning poets. Poems postmarked by Decem- ber 31 are eligible to win. Prizes will be awarded by February 28, 1989. NOW DETERMINES FOREVER Now is a very difficult, happy, and adventurous time of my life: Now is the time where I put a bow around all the lessons, tutoring , values and essentials I- have accumulated over the years; Now is the time that I have to be challenged the greatest; Now is where I really start prac- ticing maturity and the qualities that come with it; Now is the time where my life discovers a new transaction; Now is the time where I face my - problems head on; Now is the time where I accept full responsibility and grow up; NOW IS WHERE I SWIM, TREAD WATER, OR DROWN. Carmen Simmons THE PHILADELPHIA THEATRE COMPANY'S 1988-89 SEASON PHILADELPHIA- - Sara Ga- ronzik, Artistic Director and Ira Schlosser, Managing Director, are proud to announce The Philadel- phia Theatre Company’s upcom- ing 1988-89 season. The season of 5 new American plays begins with the hit of Louisville’s 1987 Hu- mans Festival of New American Plays, Mayo Simon’s “ELAINE'S DAUGHTER.” This laugh-out- loud romantic comedy about a mother and daughter, explores their tumultuous relationship with each other and the men in their lives. Three of the orginal cast members, Marilyn Rockafel- low (Elaine), Jill Holden (Beth) and David Bottrell (Tom) will rec- reate the roles that wowed audi- ences in Louisville under the di- rection of Jules Aaron, who di- rected the original production as well. This Philadelphia premiere runs from October 21 - November 13. Radio’s pioneer days are imaginatively explored in the sec- ond production of the season, John Olive’s THE VOICE OF THE PRAIRIE, November 25 - Decem- ber 18. This funny and heart- warming play tells the tale of a storyteller from the heartland of America who captivates a nation - with remembrances of his youth. THE VOICE OF THE PRAIRIE was named one of the best plays of 1987-88 by The American Theatre Critics Association. This produc- tion marks its Philadelphia pre- miere. | The new year begins with the Philadelphia premiere of Terrence McNally’s FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE, January 27 - February 19. In this beautifully human and in- tensely moving love story, a little music, some moonlight and a couple of cold meatloaf sand- wiches combine to melt the de- fenses of a love-scorned waitress and a short order cook. FRANKIE AND JOHNNY was first produced by Manhattan Theatre Club at City Center in New York City in June of 1987. A world premiere from The Philadelphia Theatre Company’s new play program STAGES is scheduled as the fourth play of the season, to run March 31 - April 23. Last season, the STAGES new play program discovered HOSPI- TALITY, a highly charged politi- cal drama. The closing production of the 1988-89 season is the long awaited Philadelphia premiere of David Mamet's GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS. This Pulitzer prize win- ning play by America’s hottest playwright is scheduled to run from May 26 - June 18. In this scalding comedy about small time cutthroat real estate salesmen, David Mamet’s brilliant language shines in a world where words | continued on page 11 IL don’t regret one day with you, or one thing that we've shared page 9 NOW THAT IT’S OVER We shared the great times and so many days together, but our love just wasn’t meant to last forever. [ noticed that when you found someone new, and then I realized I've got to find someone too. [t's so hard to face that we'll never kiss again cause my love remains for always-there’s no need to pretend. You made my feelings inside for you too hard to deny. [If I were to say that they are gone, it'd only be a lie. That is why I let you know that I really care- My feelings for you will never fade-they’ll be in my heart some- where. [t's really hard to admit that we’ve fallen apart somehow. [t's even harder to face the fact that I've no one now. You'll make it easily-you’ll survive for sure. Although I'll know inside you care, it won't be like before. : Things won’t be the same, but don’t act like we’re worlds apart, heart. ['ll understand if I see you with another girl- [ll keep quiet-as she gives my smile a whirl. Even if she makes me cry- you won't see a tear; And if she makes me want to scream-I won’t let you hear I'll handle things like I should- The way you said I never could. You see, my friend, I've learned to cope; This time it’s over-there is no hope At least we tried-and I've learned to love- For a while you were all I thought of. Now is the time that this must change; My days & nights, I'll have to re-arrange. ’ Except the fight that we had, to break up our perfect pair. Please don’t hurt me and I can’t play games. Don’t try to hurt me by relighting old flames. [ promise you now that I'll be sincere- I'll be here for you, to lend you an ear. Since I almost know you better than myself- I'll never place you up, up on my second shelf. You'll always be #1 to me, for you were my first love. My first chance to learn the ropes, I place you up above. You'll stand higher than all the rest; [t's time now though to find a second best [This is good-bye to all the tenderness we shared- And to all the pain that we've together beared; Throughout this time, you've helped me learn. You were everything to me-my main concern. [f I could forget the past, I'd turn down the chance. For in between the arguments we've shared love and romance. THIS IS IT-there is no more “friends” for the rest of time. THIS IS IT-I've just let you go- You're NO Longer mine. Melissa Sfida ‘Cause knowin’ you're there as a friend will help mend my broken TEE TR ld The Dream" "* LR Pak I have never seen you before, but Ye, Re your face ‘o & > aye % 0 Looks familiar. > ~ I have never touched you before, nor you I; but it is one I recognize. I have never kissed you before, but the | softness of your lips I re- member. - I am a dreamer. PS : You are
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