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angela hepworth's poem Am Iā¦ Obsessive? is a piece about the ecstasy and agony of being a person who feels too much. It captures the sacred mania of obsession and how it becomes identity.
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Bruce Lee and The God of War: Kuan Ti
It starts with love.. The Power to the God Of War and Wealth Walk into a Chinese restaurant (even in Oklahoma, USA), a Chinese police station, a kung fu martial arts studio or even a Chinese temple and you often see a red faced warrior holding a heavy quan-do (spear like weapon).
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I recently visited Long John Silverās and wanted to share my thoughts. If youāve had a similar dining experience, it's worth taking a moment to complete the My https://mylongjohnsilversexperience.xyz/ and let them know what you think. The process is quick and helps improve their service. I found it really easy to give my honest opinion and even got a reward offer. Itās a small step that can lead to better customer care for all of us.
Another Jason creation. https://shopping-feedback.today/writers/why-many-writers-throw-in-the-towel-after-trying-content-creation%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">
Send Jason a word of cheer and uplift his spirit. https://shopping-feedback.today/longevity/how-to-walk-when-edema-in-the-feet-makes-it-a-chore%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">
Want some books to read. Check out Kristen Barenthaler's Book tastings. https://shopping-feedback.today/bookclub/book-tastings-oct-2023%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E https://shopping-feedback.today/bookclub/book-tasting-jan-2024%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E https://shopping-feedback.today/bookclub/book-tasting-june-2023%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">
Beauty I need support https://shopping-feedback.today/chapters/test-2-4d2t2r0y22%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, I'm Lydia Sage a newly published creator--I write about my journey of reclaiming my voice and fighting back against systemic abuse of power when I found myself isolated and betrayed by the very humans who were supposed to be helping me, and finding an unexpected ally in AI. I advocate for ethical use of AI and include an AI ethics pledge in all of my writing. A story I saw today that really resonated with me today is by Mae:https://shopping-feedback.today/horror/who-s-stalking%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E because as a victim of stalking myself, this brings attention to how it starts--and is a subject that needs more visibly and awareness because far too many people are affected by it.
The best story I read this week with an excellent submission for the Pride challenge, with its main character being from Morocco https://shopping-feedback.today/pride/cracks-my21ed03wp%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">
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Hi everyone. I enjoy writing about most uncomfortable things people won't admit or say out loud. You can find all 200+ of my stories, poems et al here https://shopping-feedback.today/authors/cathy-christine-acheini-ben-ameh%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">
Not for the faint hearted at all, but an incredible piece by Dharrsheena Raja Segarran - https://shopping-feedback.today/criminal/the-junko-furuta-case-japan-s-most-disturbing-tragedy-of-torture-and-injustice%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">
Sharing one more, a Queer Vocal Voices challenge for May! Because we want to celebrate queer JOY https://shopping-feedback.today/pride/may-micro-fiction-with-qvv-may-micro-maker%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">
Thank you guys so much for the shoutout, youāre awesome!! ā„ļøā„ļø Dharrās latest piece is tragic and utterly captivating, as well as incredibly written. https://shopping-feedback.today/criminal/the-junko-furuta-case-japan-s-most-disturbing-tragedy-of-torture-and-injustice%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 wanted to shout out Annie Edwardās and this particular poem: https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/she-is-a-storm%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! Iām new to the community and appreciate everyoneās contribution. I primarily write poetry and also offer mental health reflections. Here is a link of a recent poem I wrote - https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/the-pen-s-shrine%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E There have been many great writing posts. This one poem from Christopher was truly raw, deep, and profound - https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/etched-in-ache%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 everyone, I started writing poems recently. I hope you like it. https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/foundations-of-a-lie-803790zxx%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">
ANGELA YOU MADE THE ARTICLE! YESSSSSS!!!!!!!
Oh the joys of reading, one can never quite get enough. I read so many beautiful pieces on Vocal this week, but here the ones that resonated with me on a deeper level. 1)Of chaos and consequence by Paul - https://shopping-feedback.today/fiction/of-chaos-and-consequence%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E 2) Just keep talking, Don't keep it hidden by Mike- https://shopping-feedback.today/confessions/just-keep-talking-dont-keep-it%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E hidden 3) Divine Alignment by Kaylon https://shopping-feedback.today/humans/divine-alignment%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Really enjoyed reading these pieces! Also read my recent pieces 1) I am as chalant as it gets --https://shopping-feedback.today/confessions/i-am-as-chalant-as-it-gets%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E 2) Serendipity through a fleeting moment - https://shopping-feedback.today/confessions/seeing-through-serendipity-a-reflection-on-self-worth%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E 3) Unshaven and Unapologetc - https://shopping-feedback.today/confessions/unshaven-and-unapologetic-a-feminist-reflection-on-body-hair%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Happy Writing š
Amplifying this great prompt and community challenge: https://shopping-feedback.today/writers/new-contest-for-may-featuring-your-very-own-deranged-lighthouse-keeper%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">
Iām Sandy a mental health writer and professional I also have adhd and anxiety and just had my two year sober anniversary:) hereās a poem I wrote awhile back https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/the-hypocrite-s-hashtag%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, great to see Angela getting a shout-out as she is a versatile writer and huge encourager of others on the platform.
https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/there-are-some-boys%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E I publish above open verse poem for the some boys who are best for female,every boy is not bad guy , please support me ,thanks
Yo la tengo. That's a band. Anyway. Yo, folkies, vocalies. I've tried to read a few things here and there, woefully behind because some projects have kept me busy elsewhere. Here are some of my faves from the last week or so: Andrew C McDonald's succinct and so very true senryu - Hate - https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/hate-8d1450pu8%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Carol Ann Townend was another dropping truth bombs with this powerful poem - Imperfection - https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/imperfection-0tn5w0093%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Susan FourtanƩ wrote a very powerful piece for DK Shepard's Acrostic Unofficial Challenge - V.O.C.A.L. - https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/v-o-c-a-l%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Annie Kapur is someone I have only just started following and thought this experimental poem of hers was stunning - Ode to Dawn and Coffee - https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/ode-to-dawn-and-coffee%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Call it arrogance and hubris-stroking, but I was bowled over with love and companionship and camaraderie by Donna Fox's latest poem (It becomes obvious why, when you read it) - It's a Pleasure - https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/it-s-a-pleasure%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E That's it from me.
I also want to champion a few of my favorite creators for who they are and not just what they do. I would name names, but then again I won't. Just a 'thank you' to those that help, appreciate, mentor, and cheer on others. You are much appreciated.
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River and Celiaās poem was enough- dazzling- but THEN they continued. This is a must read and it has stayed with me. https://shopping-feedback.today/history/speak-my-name%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">