Every single second of
the lifetime spent in search of love
is endeavoring to justify
one's existence on this celestial ball.
But take heart, friend, sit tight-
You needn't put up such a fight!
For love is that which finds and tells you
that you've nothing to prove at all.
About the Creator
Gabriel Huizenga
Twas for love of words that I first joined this site:
Poetry, especially, and dear short stories too;
For to live one's best is to read, and to write!
So find me in words here, and I'll find you 💙
Thanks for stopping by! :)
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"Lost-ish" Unofficial Poetry Challenge
Hello friends! I'll get right into it: for quite some time now, I've wanted to host a little unofficial challenge. I have so appreciated the creativity and interest that so many other creators have shown on here when coming up with inspiration for these sorts of things! But to be frank, I have not been nearly as present nor participatory as I would like to have been on Vocal in recent months. I have promised myself that I would catch up on the creative projects of dear friends on here, but have found myself falling behind on that oath again and again. While I still hope to catch up on reading a number of wonderful stories and poems adrift a ways back on the Vocal seas, I also wanted to see if I could get a few friendly folks to write some new works that I can be absolutely certain I will read - namely, because I am promising to judge them all in an unofficial contest!
By Gabriel Huizenga12 months ago in Poets
If You Love Me, You'll Do It
I met Jason when I was five years old. I could say that I loved him from the moment I saw him. He was so handsome to me and I felt in awe by his presence. When they introduced him as the new kid in school, I wanted to be his friend right away. I remember it like it was yesterday. I remember his smile and how he didn't seem shy. He appeared confident and ready to learn. I waved at him and said "hello," before anyone else could even say a word. He sat next to me, and I asked him if he wanted to be friends. He looked so happy as he said, "Yes!"
By Sidney Smith (Sid Smith)6 days ago in Fiction
Comments (11)
So wonderful, Gabriel. I really love the message of this. Every line was both beautiful and impactful! And the draft on the paper bag is a lovely photo!
Very cool poem and awesome picture. This is a great entry!
Such a beautiful affirmation!
Your poetry always surprises, Gabriel. You certainly know how to take a handful of words and produce both wisdom and magic! Great challenge entry!
Those last two lines are sooo true! Loved your poem!
Heyo✨ Let's do a teamwork I like your stories and you gonna like mine 🫶🏻♥️
Such a lovely poem, Gabriel! I love how you included the candid photo of your draft!
Sage advice, Gabriel!
Well-wrought!
Oh, this is fabulous. Well done, sir.
Just scribbling down words on a paper bag! That's true writerly territory, that is! It will be the back of a receipt next!