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Today, This Month, This Year

A Vocal Poem

By Judey Kalchik Published about a year ago 1 min read
Today, This Month, This Year
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Today I'll try the most

to read before I post

stuff of my own.

I'll read here on Vocal

post from afar or local

by people new or known.

~

Do my part for Community

comment to aid unity

not just hearts as I am prone.

How many? Seven or six?

likely vary, but the picks

will depend on notifications to me thrown.

~

I want to think of others

(c'mon; you're my sisters and my brothers!)

I'm not here all alone!

So: post after I read

and comment- it's decreed!

and highlight those that truly shone.

~Vocal: could you do the lift your voices thingy again this year on a regular basis? PLEASE?~

~Comment welcomed!

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About the Creator

Judey Kalchik

It's my time to find and use my voice.

Poetry, short stories, memories, and a lot of things I think and wish I'd known a long time ago.

You can also find me on Medium

And please follow me on Threads, too!

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  • Babs Iversonabout a year ago

    Great comment to Vocal!!! Alsi, it would be nice if they brought back Tuesday's 12 noon chat with Vocal. It's been so long that I forgot the exact title. Love the uplifting tone!!!❤️❤️💕

  • Komalabout a year ago

    Such a positive, community-driven mindset! You’ve got a nice rhythm going with this one. The flow feels like a call to action, not just for you but for others too. Keep shining in your interactions, you’re making the platform better!✨

  • I know I read as much as I can but still somehow feel it's not enough 😅😅

  • Maryam Batoolabout a year ago

    Judy, that was so inspiring ❤❤ From making people understand the importance of reading others' work to requesting Vocal for more "Raise your Voice threads" this year? Brilliant work ❤😊 Deserves a TS ✨

  • Chloe Gilholyabout a year ago

    This is great encouragement.

  • JBazabout a year ago

    Great encouragement and reminder to Vocal as well as all creators. Read others works especially if you wish yours to be read.

  • Eva A. Schellingerabout a year ago

    I love this! It makes you remember that to be part of a community is to be active within it. Support your fellow creatives in whatever ways you can to get your voices heard!

  • Mark Grahamabout a year ago

    What a great poem and writing what your plans are. Good job. I comment on posts for it makes me feel good to help others.

  • Mother Combsabout a year ago

    It's always nice to read a poem by you <3

  • The Raise your voice is my fave. It s really uplifting to see creators shouting each other. Wish it was weekly though :)

  • Andrea Corwin about a year ago

    Nice one,Judey!! I like it… and your comment to Vocal😍

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