📢 Raise Your Voice Thread: 02/20/2025
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This poem by Moe Radosevich is effective due to its simplicity, emotional depth, and spiritual significance. Its structure—moving from morning reflection to daily commitment and evening rest—creates a natural, meditative flow. Through repetition and clear language, it emphasizes personal choice, faith, and the pursuit of virtue, making it both relatable and inspiring. Moe’s words reflect the wisdom and kindness he shared with the Vocal community, and his presence will be deeply missed. His legacy lives on through his heartfelt writing, which continues to uplift and inspire others.
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📢 Raise Your Voice Thread: 02/06/2025
Our “Raise Your Voice Threads” are hosted most alternating Thursdays at 12PM ET to offer creators more avenues to uncover exceptional stories on Vocal. As we are continuously searching for fresh creators and inspiring stories, this thread provides an opportunity to exchange and discuss the stories that have moved and motivated us on Vocal.
By Raise Your Voice by Vocal11 months ago in Resources
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"Do It Again" the track that would ultimately open the Beach Boys final album on Capitol Records which was released on February 10th 1969 had originally been released as a single in August of 1968. The track was the first of many post-Pet Sounds era throwbacks to the early Beach Boys sound which would become continually more cliched and eventually lead the Beach Boys to the level of self-parody they would eventually succumb to in the 1980s while their closest contemporaries The Beatles nearing the end of their run in 1969 would go on to be viewed as the most influential band of all time. However, the song itself is not bad on its surface, and it opens with a futuristic sounding (for 1969) drumbeat captured by then-Beach Boys engineer Stephen Desper using tape delays on the drums performed by Dennis Wilson and John Guerin. The song has been re-recorded numerous times over the years on various Beach Boys-related projects most notably the 2011 re-recording at Capitol studios featuring the five surviving Beach Boys at the time backed instrumentally by various members of both the Brian Wilson Band and Mike Loves touring "Beach Boys" to promote the then upcoming Beach Boys 50th Anniversary reunion tour in 2012. The hammering and power drill sound at the end of the song was an excerpt from a track called "Workshop" that was to be a part of the uncompleted "SMiLE" album.
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Loved this piece from Marie Wilson about a bit of history I knew nothing about. https://shopping-feedback.today/history/black-cross-nurses%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E And this piece about the importance of expression and writing to wellbeing by Cody Adcock: https://shopping-feedback.today/history/black-cross-nurses%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cstyle data-emotion-css="w4qknv-Replies">.css-w4qknv-Replies{display:grid;gap:1.5rem;}
Hi, Sam here... Poet of so many 50 words love poems I hardly know how to write anything else now! (joking!) Seriously, I wanted to shout out the name >>Emily Binkley<< This writer always raises my spirits when I feel down and gives me words that I can find comfort in. https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/it-be-alright%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E and https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/free-for-all-w1fuk0veu%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E put a smile on my face! Thanks for always being so wonderful, Emily! <3
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Hi am Lucy am a content creator who loves writing and am seeing it as something that shows the things on my mind and elevate 's me
Hi everyone, I'm researching the history of fear and the history of businesses. Artificial intelligence allowed me to make improvements on certain items. (The tales on YouTube include voice-overs.) I've now gone back to studying artificial intelligence. I hope my effort is accepted.
Thank you so much for highlighting Moe. I would have never known that he's become an angel. Fly high Moe. You left us with a treasure trove of words that could only have come from the brilliant mind that was you. 🙏🏽💖
Thank you for honoring Moe & his writing, Vocal team! 🩷💝🩷💝 Rest Well Sweet Moe! You were a bright light! You and your wonderful work will be missed dearly! 🕊️
Hello- I’m Meghan. I have been started to do writing poems and short stories since Summer 2021. The reason why I came here is because I want to conquer one of my insecurities I went through-Mixed receptive expressive language disorder & other learning struggles since childhood. One of my writing pieces I would like to share this- https://shopping-feedback.today/beat/my-lifelong-soundtrack%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E I pick this because I always love to write about favorite songs and how I felt related due from my mental health journeys. Also one of the poems I wrote - https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/feeling-forgotten%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
I am I but think these five deserve Top Story Status Denise E Lindquist Weekly Poetry Challenge https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/the-poetry-contest-this-week-for-my-writers-group%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E A short poem by Meghan LeVaughn https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/ghosted-mv1dgh0vpz%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Great words by Mother Combs https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/cleo-rj3qx08tr%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E And a Welcome from Kendall Defoe https://shopping-feedback.today/theSwamp/welcome-to-canada%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E This was excellent from L.K. Rolan https://shopping-feedback.today/fiction/tea-parties-with-kurt-cobain%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
back to nominate one more creator's work. Jay's https://shopping-feedback.today/humor/two-faced-jl2r0094r%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Hi guys , I am Hridya, a content writer, poet, spoken word enthusiast, blogger, social media manager, market researcher and a marketer. And yes incase you are wondering am I am Gemini who is too impatient to stick to a singular identity and needs duality in her life, you are absolutely correct. I am trying to be jack of all the trades , well alongside yes but majorly trying to find what truly brings me joy. I love reading beautiful works from my fellow creators and here are the ones that have deeply resonated with me in the past month 1) An interview with by Kendall Defoe - https://shopping-feedback.today/interview/an-interview-with-472gn80hy8%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E 2) The Quiet one who does it all by Komal- https://shopping-feedback.today/writers/the-quiet-one-who-does-it-all%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E 3) You got this by sleepy drafts- https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/you-ve-got-this-146bw0vbq%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Excited to read more beautiful works of creativity from my fellow creators and hoping my work resonates with you. Cheers and happy reading 😁 Best Hridya
Thank you for sharing Moe’s work. Rest in Power
Hi, I'm Natalie. I mainly write poetry and short stories with the occasional art review or recipe thrown in. I haven't been that active this month because I'm caring for a relative who had surgery in January, but I did participate in one of Mackenzie Davis's calls for Anime Theme songs. Unlikely for an older person, right? However, I absolutely love anime, especially when they have a great story line, interesting illustration style and music written just for the show, often by bands and composers that have individual fame apart from the show theme. Anime (and also manga comic books) is often based on famous stories, historical events, novels and video games and I even discovered the writing of Haruki Murakami by watching one. So Mackenzie's playlist story...https://shopping-feedback.today/beat/do-you-even-anime%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
a quick shout out for Liam's Challenge which only has about 12 entries right now: https://shopping-feedback.today/writers/time-travel-an-unofficial-challenge%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E (and a shameless plug for my own entry): https://shopping-feedback.today/fiction/one-day-in-november-i3h6v01en%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Hi, Andi from the #pnw and Mt Rainier country - please check this one out by Everday Junglist: https://shopping-feedback.today/theSwamp/the-new-philosophy-of-the-modern-united-states-of-america%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Good morning from the Arctic, sorry, St Louis. Come on Missouri, pay your bills and put the heat back on! Here are some hot stories which have been keeping me warm during this icy blast. Silver Daux, Bradley Ramsey and Donna Fox have all written absolute belters this week: https://shopping-feedback.today/history/rain-soaked-letters%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E https://shopping-feedback.today/horror/to-the-end-0as2l0dqg%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E https://shopping-feedback.today/feast/snap-crackle-and-pop-3y1xt02tj%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
I would like to shout out Sleepy dreams piece https://shopping-feedback.today/writers/i-ve-been-thinking-about-vocal-lately%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E As well as this piece by a new creator, it vulnerable and heart breaking but an inspiring narrative about love and loss and how we pick up the pieces (of this sounds contrived it's only because I'm planning on shouting it out in an article next month. https://shopping-feedback.today/families/where-do-i-go-from-here-1h1h450dgp%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E "Where do I go from here by Karla Stone.
I have a few to nominate I think you'll be interested in. Denise's https://shopping-feedback.today/longevity/my-yesterday-as-an-elder-woman%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Poppy's https://shopping-feedback.today/history/dearest-theo%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Kelli's https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/treasured-hz2iqh02nb%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E LK's https://shopping-feedback.today/writers/paranoid-writer-fears-witch-hunt%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E and Paul's deserves a TS but I also think it's too good for just a TS at the same time. https://shopping-feedback.today/history/to-my-baby-girl-cheryl%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Gabriel here! Lots of poems on philosophy, mental health, and connection, with imagery from nature and my current cityscape. A few short stories here and there too. :) I've really enjoyed the work by Alyssa Nicole; she's put out a number of great 'love in 50 words' entries! Here's one I just found and enjoyed: https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/resonance-4dln0frf%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Hello! My name is Em! I write poetry, short fiction, random thoughts, and reviews. I've been on Vocal for 4 years and love the platform dearly. 💗 I would love to shout out 3 pieces this week: Iris Obscura's "The House at the End" - Iris' poetry is captivating, visceral, lyrical, and full of unique storytelling. I would highly recommend perusing Iris' profile! https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/the-house-at-the-end%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Mother Combs' "Our Work is Drowning" - this piece brings attention and provides catharsis for a much-felt frustration. Mother Combs' articles are poignant and often prophetic. Her poetry is a sensory delight! https://shopping-feedback.today/writers/our-work-is-drowning%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Mariana Busarova is a writer I'm new to on Vocal! I loved this explosive piece from her and can't wait to read more. 💗 https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/you-are-the-storm-e1hy20nls?modal=open Thank you for this thread, Vocal!
Jonathan's pop culture pieces always hit just right. He is an excellent storytelling who brings important narratives to the forefront https://shopping-feedback.today/beat/the-racial-disharmony-behind-raven-symone-s-failed-music-career%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
So many good pieces out there this week. Two really got in my head though and deserve a shout-out! 1. Paul Stewart's poem, "I Remain" particularly struck me. The style and structure is a real marvel, straddling somber and visceral perfectly: https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/i-remain-7y1oi8027d%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E 2. Iris Obscura is also criminally under-read given the potent, lyrical style of her work. "The Stones Waiting" is an excellent example of her ability!: https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/the-stones-waiting%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Also, didn't read the part about Moe until after I had posted my comment. That's some sad news. RIP. The guy was always friendly, encouraging and a great poet.
Hey, mohammed here. I haven't commented on these posts in a long time as I wasn't really on vocal for a while. I do think you should check out Em's article talking about the changes in vocal over the years and her take on them: https://shopping-feedback.today/writers/i-ve-been-thinking-about-vocal-lately%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Hello all. Paul here. Etc. etc. poet. Etc. etc. Scottish. I'm going to shout out Stephen A. Roddewig's awesome venture involving Kindle Unlimited and Vocal creator's self-published books - https://shopping-feedback.today/writers/vocal-authors-bring-me-your-kindle-unlimited-books%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E I would also like to share this amazing piece by DJ Reddall as it is one of the best things I've read on Vocal in a while - https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/emergency-measures%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E I will leave it at that for now. Hope all is well!