My Will: In Glorious Technicolour

So it will come as no shock, dear Caroline, that I wholeheartedly disagree with you, given the rest of the comments on this lol. You know I love your writing and appreciate the friendship we have, as odd and digital as it may be! But, I disagree because while too much self-assured arrogance can be draining and off putting especially when there is nothing of worth to back it up with, poets need to be the firebrands. Writers do in general, I believe. there is a bit of confidence needed to say "read my stuff, you slags" so to speak lol. Anyway, drifting away from the point here. I absolutely love this and can't believe this is one of your earlier "bad" pieces. What on earth is bad about this? I'd love a blow by blow account of you trying to argue the toss with me that this is anything but sublime! Go on, I dares ya. No wait, I double dares ya! I love a bit of arrogance in poetry...I do think it comes with the territory and that aside, you were celebrating being alive and beating the hell out of the c bastard lol. I went on an expedition into the deepest past of your Vocal account to be nosey and find gold and I struck it in this! Well done, Caroline!

You say this piece sounded arrogant, I’m going to say good, AS IT SHOULD. Poetry shouldn’t be humbled. Poetry shouldn’t soften its blows. Poetry shouldn’t apologize for provoking emotions. The more loud, colorful, and aggressive- the better. Poetry should demand the attention of its audience, otherwise it loses its appeal. So I say this is a fan-fucking-tastic piece. If anything it could get louder! More cocky. (lol) I love it. 🥰 you earned a follower. Please don’t blunt your voice, let the edges show <3

This was powerful even before I read the A/N. I'm so glad it was resurrected from the graveyard and shared. 💖

This piece was incredibly raw and heartfelt, I like the thought behind the piece. I hope it's not rude to say that my favourite part was actually the authors note form you. I loved the relatable realism that you take with yourself as you navigate visiting an older piece that makes you cringe! I think we all have one of those, but I love how real you are in sharing that sentiment! That part alone makes me want to sneak into some of your newer pieces now and see how that voice translated into current pieces! Great work Caroline!

This was insanely beautiful. Listen to your supporters, amazing job! Coming from someone who mostly writes about her feelings and what she's going through, people do care!

Oh. my. God. I love this and I completely, utterly and wholeheartedly disagree with your self-critique. This is absolutely fabulous. I see the power of a woman who has faced unimaginable darkness and, not only made it through to the other side, but kicked the fucking walls down on the way out. There's not one ounce of arrogance in here, and even if there was, it's damn well earned. Be proud. You deserve it! Btw. I found this because I was searching for something from the Vocal graveyard (See Donna Fox's TS), and I knew I'd find something amazing from you. I'd like to share this in Donna's challenge, but will only do so if you say it's okay. Let me know.

"I am the illuminated darkness I am the battle fought and won Yes, I am here... and this... is me And I am only just begun." I, for one, don't see this as arrogant in the least! Sometimes, you just know you have been a victor...it's your moment and relish it! No apologies. It was your fight. Not theirs. LOVED IT!

Lovely!!!💕