Calvin London

Joined September 2024

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I write fiction, non-fiction and poetry about all things weird and wonderful, past and present. Life is full of different things to spark your imagination. All you have to do is embrace it - join me on my journey.

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To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme, That Is the Question
I started publishing poems on Vocal about a year ago. I have never really been much of a poet, and to this day, I do not consider myself anywhere near good.
By Calvin Londonabout 13 hours ago in Writers
When Heart and Mind Disagree
His heart said yes But his mind said no Her heart said no and her mind also Thrown together By fate alone A love that never
By Calvin London2 days ago in Poets
Making Bad Habits Good and Getting Your Resolutions to Stick
It is around this time that many of us make New Year's resolutions. A personal commitment to self-improvement takes time and effort.
By Calvin London4 days ago in BookClub
Just Add Water to Your Photos (Part II)
Last month, I wrote about my underwater photography adventures. The story focused on shallow water. You can read the story here.
By Calvin London6 days ago in Photography
A Dozen More Idioms to Finish the Year
I love idioms and use them all the time. I must get it from my mother. I grew up listening to her use her favourite idioms, which I have written about before:
By Calvin London9 days ago in Education
Just Add Water to Your Photos (Part I)
I have never considered myself to be much of a photographer. Before I started scuba diving, my photography was simple. I would point and shoot, hoping for good family portraits or holiday snaps.
By Calvin London10 days ago in Photography
This is what I proclaim…
I hereby proclaim The world is stuffed Too many politicians are taking aim Too many people are being bluffed That’s what I proclaim.
By Calvin London15 days ago in Poets
Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye
Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye All buyers must be aware There are a lot of crooked characters Waiting to steal your money out there.
By Calvin London16 days ago in Poets
Christmas is Not Always “Beer and Skittles”. Top Story - December 2025.
If you find the holiday season challenging, you’re not alone. I have never been a big fan of Christmas. I have always found it a bit pretentious. It is a time for kids, really. I have not had kids in my life, so the "children's influence" around this time of year doesn’t occur.
By Calvin London17 days ago in Psyche
The Sight of You is Enough
Just the sight of you It's all I need to warm me, Come sit by my side. Till next time, Calvin Submitted for the small-heat challenge:
By Calvin London17 days ago in Poets
No Fire Required
A sip of whisky All that is required to warm No fire is needed. Till next time, Calvin Submitted for the small-heat challenge:
By Calvin London18 days ago in Poets
Let It Snow, Let It Snow
I come from the “Land Down Under,” where women glow and men plunder, just like Men at Work said in 1981. This is a great song if you have never heard it. You can find it here:
By Calvin London21 days ago in Wander

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To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme, That Is the Question

When Heart and Mind Disagree

Making Bad Habits Good and Getting Your Resolutions to Stick

Just Add Water to Your Photos (Part II)

A Dozen More Idioms to Finish the Year

Just Add Water to Your Photos (Part I)

This is what I proclaim…

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye

Christmas is Not Always “Beer and Skittles”. Top Story - December 2025.

The Sight of You is Enough

No Fire Required

Let It Snow, Let It Snow

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