This is part of the seasonal challenge by Gary Ragnarsson. This task was a labor of love for me because I have loved so very many of your stories. Each comment I have made has been heartfelt and I hope each of you know exactly how special you are. I'm blessed to have access to so very much talent across the globe through this platform called Vocal! Thank you for sharing the "beautiful things" in your stories & poems!
Community First: Leave a thoughtful comment on ten different stories across Vocal:
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1) Lamar, Lamar, Lamar!!!!!! BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO.
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2) So glad you are exposing this! Well done!
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3) I loved the analogies in your poem...you are so good at that. Just keep being you, Paul...there's magic in that!
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4) Margaret, there are so many dimensions to you!!! You amaze me, truly. And this story is absolutely beautiful...
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5) Brilliant!!!! Bravo :)
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6) You did your country proud in this one!!!! Amazing land full of wonders.
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7) Mark, you always have a surprise up your clever sleeve! And I always enjoy your stories!
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8) Self-awareness in the midst of change can be chaotic. Nicely done, Kelli.
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9) What a life you have led, Lana!! The ambassador sounds like a wonderful human being. I love the part about your Grandma and cousins, too.
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10) I loved reading about your journey and look forward to the camaraderie!
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If you haven't had a chance to read these stories and poems, I hope you will. They are simply amazing...
About the Creator
Shirley Belk
Mother, Nana, Sister, Cousin, & Aunt who recently retired. RN (Nursing Instructor) who loves to write stories to heal herself and reflect on all the silver linings she has been blessed with :)
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Comments (7)
Such a great article I will check a few of the stories out
A great selection, I'll definitely check a few of these out!
Wonderful selections from gifted authors!
I think I am halfway there... Wonderful challenge for us all!
You always leave such encouraging and supportive comments! Thank you so much for all that you do, Shirley!
Outstanding! Keep striving for greatness
I like how you've summarised your comments here and done your part by sharing the stories too. Loving the community spirit!