Novel Allen

Joined March 2021

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You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. (Maya Angelou). Genuine accomplishment is not about financial gain, but about dedicating oneself to activities that bring joy and fulfillment.

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Children of Vocal's Lesser Gods
Much like MJ poised on stage to dance, the audience; quiet, with bated breath, awaiting his first unique steps. They hold their collective breaths,
By Novel Allen4 years ago in Poets
The little blind doggie
Looking at her sitting there, head cocked a little to the left, you would not have known that she was blind. She was a tiny little thing, with a very pleasant demeanor, so calm and relaxed was her countenance.
By Novel Allen4 years ago in Petlife
UMfazi. Emakume. Zene. Woman.
Shall I start with my ancestry. Zulu: Owesifazane, Xhosa: Umfazi. Hawaiian: Wahini, Latin: Femina, Esperanto: Virino, Maori: Wahini. So many ways to say this powerful and controversial word. WOMAN.
By Novel Allen4 years ago in Humans
Defy and conquer
What is authenticity. Is it the bravery of approaching the world with no makeup on. I never spent a fortune on buying the myriad of products that I believe does more harm than good to one's skin, and subjects your face to the mercies of the many and varied chemicals that may or may not be in the concoctions. I am assured though that they are really good for my skin.
By Novel Allen4 years ago in Motivation
the sheer terror of navigating Europe's tiny streets
Here I stand contemplating the entire size of the two way street It is equal to one side of the road on the other side of the world
By Novel Allen4 years ago in Wander
Writing while high
It's medicinal. For my pains. But, Seriously, The unicorns are out tonight. There is fairy dust dripping from their horns.
By Novel Allen4 years ago in Poets
Citizen of?...An enigma of Duality
I recently became a citizen of this great country. Everyone says that I should feel proud and happy. I am. I do. It may not show on my face right now.
By Novel Allen4 years ago in Humans
Endings are necessary for growth
Amidst a riotous cacophony of emotions, of distress and tentativeness, I reach deep into my soul to find the strength to end yet another chapter in my book of life, and prepare to embark on a new journey. It is truly hard, upending oneself from years of comfortable repose, ease and a false sense of security.
By Novel Allen4 years ago in Humans
The polka dot car
I say! Isn't this marvelous And brave! So Dalmatian! Makes me want to write this piece in a British Accent I saw this lovely polka dot car on unsplash
By Novel Allen4 years ago in Poets
The beauty and kindness of country folk
Lively violin music emanates from the depth of the rickety old barn A raspy, throaty, slightly askew lilt That makes you want to let go and
By Novel Allen4 years ago in Poets
My final story written in abstract
Save me! I have five ways to escape this overwhelming darkness that is closing in on me. It is engulfing and suffocating me.
By Novel Allen4 years ago in Horror
A crescendo to silence
I crave the wonderful silence That allows me to hear my inner thoughts whisper to the Echoes of the yearnings of my deeply troubled soul.
By Novel Allen4 years ago in Poets