Vocal Inspirations
Novel, Lamar, Dharrsheena, Mike & More
Hospitality and compassion can never be overvalued. They are essential humanitarian pillars that I hold in high esteem. Fortunately, I find these presented daily by Vocal members.
A month ago, I took a break from a hectic work schedule. I am nurturing myself: body, mind, and spirit. One result of this was a re-immersion in the Fine Arts. Thus, I found myself returning to Vocal as a reader and writer. (I had taken a hiatus–Life called.) Now, reading your stories, I witness bravery, fear, laughter, honesty, and love. As I write my own, I see creativity that is directly linked to my experiences in this community.
I thank all Vocal writers for allowing me to glimpse your humanity in prose and poetry! Additionally, I give special shout-outs to a few who never cease to amaze me with hospitable and compassionate encouragement: Novel Allen, Lamar Wiggins, Dharrsheena Raja Segarran, and Mike Singleton-Mikeydred. (I extend sincere apologies if I misspelled names.) Below are links to their Vocal homepages, milestone and biographical information provided, links to my favorite stories, thus far, and brief synopses of them.
I hope that these small tributes are enjoyed by all.
Novel Allen
Joined March 2021|567 stories
(Uk based)... Listen to all, but follow no one absolutely!!!... Be a mountain, a stream, a river, a dream. Exist within moments, be driven by whims and fancies, be free spirited. Untamable. Run wild with the wind!
My Favorite Novel Story: "An African Survival Story"
Who does not cheer for a good-hearted underdog fighting against all odds to achieve life-long dreams? In this fictional narrative of hope, Novel gives us two such characters: Lesedi and Aamadu. They are worth getting to know.
Lamar Wiggins
Joined February 2021|100 stories
Creative writer in the Northeast US who loves the paranormal, fiction, mystery, articles and the occasional poem. Take a chance, you'll be thoroughly entertained.
"Life is Love Experienced" -LW
My Favorite Lamar Story: "Midnight Heros"
In Lamar's comedy pitch for "Midnight Heros," we meet a satirical night show host, Norah Nichols, whose slapstick reminds us of Anna Ferris, Rosie O'Donell, and Arrested Development. Her best friend is a Raggedy Anne doll. Now, this is entertainment that promises laughter paired with an understanding of our flawed humanity.
Dharrsheena Raja Segarran
Joined February 2022|66 stories
My mental health decline brought along a lot of Darkness and I embraced it. This Darkness flows out in the form of Horror Stories and Dark Poetry
My Favorite Dharrsheena Story: "Don't Be a Mommy's Boy"
Terror and love go together. Right? In this tale, Dharrsheena shows us the horror of not cutting the umbilical cord. We meet Danny and Aioli. On their honeymoon night, Danny gets a gift from Mommy that he will never forget. Neither will I.
Mike Singleton-Mikeydred
Joined April 2021|1458 stories
Weaver of Tales, Poems, Music & Love
My Favorite Mike-Mikeydred Story: "How Vocal Has Changed My Life"
Anyone who loves David Bowie classics gets my attention. Mike gets mine in "How Vocal Has Changed My Life." He starts with Bowie's song "Changes" and takes us on a lovely stroll through his life-altering Vocal experiences. Mike is an ultimate host as he helps us glimpse moments of shared humanity.
So, there you have it. I never met these writers, but they impacted my life. Somehow, they stumbled upon my Vocal pages and decided to stay for a while. Their comments brought smiles, moist eyes on occasion, and memorable tokens of their hospitality and compassion.
I am fortunate.
Thank you, Vocal Community!
About the Creator
D. ALEXANDRA PORTER
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Madam Reina Fleming on Life, Love, and the Chihuly Gardens and Glass Exhibits
This fictional story features the real-world art of Dale Chihuly. My cautious doctor means well. He put me on rainbow-colored pills and bedrest for a week, to begin today; however, on this splendid afternoon, I am indulging in all things autumn and brilliant Chihuly garden and glass exhibits. All are worth a few short breaths and the aches of time-worn joints. Have you ever experienced Chihuly masterpieces? An old lover, deceased, once described them as glass on fire.
By D. ALEXANDRA PORTER3 years ago in Art
A Pachelbel Canon Night
When I was writing my first book, the world around me was asleep, and I was awake in the wonder of the light. Every guidance was in the nuance of the living form. I had a house then and not much else, but I had a room for which to grow and live, and everything else was a beam of light to see by. I lived in prayer, in meditation, and there was no radical transformation. It was more of a sifting and taking it all in.
By Canuck Scriber Lisa Lachapelle17 days ago in Humans
When True Love Never Questions Your Soul
“And she’s going to learn that this life will hit you, hard, in the face, wait for you to get back up, just so it can kick you in the stomach but getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.” — Sarah Kay’s Poem — If I Should Have a Daughter
By Chantal Christie Weiss5 days ago in Humans
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I am a Novel protegee, we share ideas...so I get what you mean here, Dharsheena is sweet, reading my stories...Lamar, Mike and others are wonderful, I see your heart shining through too. Hope all is well with you DPorter,
I like the shoutout here Alexandra. It's a great idea to bring attention to fellow creators whose works you enjoy, and I've come across most of these myself over the last two years!
I love seeing shoutouts like this, and the creators you've highlighted are incredibly worthy of praise! Thanks so much for sharing this; you're right, kindness is the most important facet of the human experience, and sadly undervalued in some ways, but you've displayed it so clearly with this piece!
Nice shout-out to these creators, know most of them, just delving in to Lamar. Congrats on Top Story!
Don't know how I missed this, but congrats on the Top Story. A great choice of authors to highlight.💙Anneliese
Hi we are featuring your excellent Top Story in our Community Adventure Thread in The Vocal Social Society on Facebook and would love for you to join us there
Kindness definitely can never be overvalued. But often is undervalued. Thanks for sharing ❤️❤️❤️
This was very nice of you. I love seeing creators supporting each other.
A very nice tribute to four fine and supportive creators. Well done!
That's beautiful! Nicely written and presented. I know and already adore all of those listed here!
This is beautiful, I am so glad you receive their warm welcome. They take their time and read others stories. 🙂A lot of stories , I should say .
What a thoughtful, well-written, and refreshing piece. This truly was a delight to read, as it reminds us all why this platform can serve as such a welcoming and celebratory beacon. The creators, such as yourself, inspire and challenge, and we all share in our desire to create and our willingness to be vulnerable. I really appreciate your kind and intentional voice, and I'm so glad this contribution made top story!
So inspiring with gratitude - the Vocal community is like no other. Congrats on your well written Top Story!
Gotcha D. Congrats on Top Story. May you continue to shine.
Good TS, and not a bad list!
Congrats on the TS! Love the support we have for one another! 😘🥰
❤-ing this! The writer's that you highlighted rock, as do you! :) What a lovely tribute! Congrats on your TOP STORY! 😁
💜 Thank you, Vocal Staff & Writers!!! 💜
What a lovely tribute to see on the Top Story page!! 🥰🥰
Fantastic!@@ Congratulations on Top Story!!!
This is awesome! Congrats on TS
Love your sweet story on all these lovely and talented people! Mike and Dharshee are my best friends and like family ! Such a lovely and inspiring, uplifting way up showcase others for their spirit, skills and kindness
Congratulations on your well deserved Top Story
Thank you, Dharrsheena! 💜 My notices alert me to your visits, though the comments are not visible. Ooh, maybe my page has a ghost.👻 LOL 😅
I'm so sad my comment disappeared 🥺 So here I am trying to recall what I said the first time. I can't really remember everything because my memory is extremely bad. But I was pleasantly surprised to see my name there. Thank you so much for that! 💖 I'm so happy you liked that story! It was inspired by true events.