Alex Torres

Joined February 2021

87 stories

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Started writing short stories back in 1988 at work, when I had an empty page to fill for the employee's internal magazine. Taking the pen again after a 30 year-long hiatus, exploring where it takes me this time.

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It's time
You know what they say about the birds and their lives That they can fly away to any place they desire. But they stay in the same place almost their whole damn time
By Alex Torres3 days ago in Poets
Let go. Top Story - January 2026.
We heard the news at the same time When the sounds of silence filled the room. There was no discussion or doubt in my mind
By Alex Torres6 days ago in Poets
Solitude V2.0. Top Story - December 2025.
I went for a walk not far from my home, but just far enough to be all alone. I swiftly uncover the soundlessness of peace:
By Alex Torres24 days ago in Poets
Tears
I took my daughter Walking down the aisle at church And saw her saying Those simple words that mean she's gone. She was smiling,
By Alex Torres28 days ago in Poets
I wonder
---*--- As I sit here in silence, while the Sunlight recedes, contemplating my shadows showing up by my side, can't stop asking questions, as my old mind misleads,
By Alex Torresabout a month ago in Poets
Perfect Spot
----*---- It's been months waiting and hoping, since all of this started, quietly sitting on the side, watching you running uncharted.
By Alex Torres2 months ago in Poets
Goodbye
-*- I saw you crying, when you were saying "goodbye"; I was there by the corner, packing things in my bag. Everybody was leaving,
By Alex Torres4 months ago in Poets
Strong
There will be one day You'll wake up late And will find the peace That you so hard crave. * Your refreshed soul (and renewed mind)
By Alex Torres8 months ago in Poets
Worth
I know and understand why you're crying over there With scratches on your knees and your hair making a mess I can see you are afraid 'cause of all the people's glare
By Alex Torres8 months ago in Poets
Routine
-*- Just passing by, not looking up, and you still direct my daily routine. Neither a word, nor waving a hand, and I still expect yourself to be keen.
By Alex Torres9 months ago in Poets
Support
When you deeply think that you should stop, that's when you enforce staying on track. Even when those who assured support
By Alex Torres9 months ago in Poets
I'll stay V 3.0
Notes from the author: Originally posted as a short piece for the "50-words poem Challenge" here in Vocal, then extended to a full poem and posted as version 2.0. Now with added notes to make it a song. V3.0
By Alex Torres9 months ago in Beat

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It's time

Let go. Top Story - January 2026.

Solitude V2.0. Top Story - December 2025.

Tears

I wonder

Perfect Spot

Goodbye

Strong

Worth

Routine

Support

I'll stay V 3.0

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