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"Feelings" by Amethyst Champagne explores the quiet struggle of wanting to connect but not always knowing how. Itās tender, honest, and quietly heartbreaking.
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š¢ Raise Your Voice Thread: 06/05/2025
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Hi everyone and have a great end of the week! I'm Imola and I share mostly poems and short stories here (still experimenting with being seen). I'm a bit late to this but I wanted to give a shout-out to Taylor Ward and two stories I really loved from her. https://shopping-feedback.today/fiction/the-shape-the-river-remembers%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E https://shopping-feedback.today/fiction/the-weight-of-the-blue-door%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E I love her writing style and imagery and thought she deserves more visibility. ā¤ļø I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I did.
Late, I know, but here are five that I think deserve Top Stories: This one from Mother Combes https://shopping-feedback.today/motivation/stepping-out-of-my-comfort-zone-u52mfo0fe9%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E A lovely one from Sandy Gillman https://shopping-feedback.today/families/baby-swimming-lessons%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E An excellent one from MArie381Uk https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/this-is-me-av1ks064g%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E A lovely poem from M.R. Cameo https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/le-meilleur-sentiment%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E And this one from D. J. Reddall https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/deleted-scenes%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 love this piece by Kendall Defoe on Ida B Wells >>> https://shopping-feedback.today/history/ida-b-wells-and-beyond%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 really love love LOVE This stunning poem by Morgana: https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/the-hypnopomp%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">
K.B.'s "School Choice is Desegregation" is a must-read https://shopping-feedback.today/theSwamp/school-choice-is-desegregation%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">
This poem by Heather Hubler is amazing: https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/i-envy-the-moon%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">
For all the servers out there, Annie Edwards has one for you; https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/smile-nod-die-inside%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, my name's Sandy and I mostly write mum content about my life with a toddler. I just discovered that top story, by Seema. It's a book review on a children's book, but she has also done some research on the author. It's very interesting. https://shopping-feedback.today/bookclub/geronimo-stilton%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">
Here is a lovely poem by Dharrsheena https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/sugar-laced%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'm Amanda and I write fantasy fiction and poetry focusing on mental health! I've been away for two months and I'm struggling to get through all the notifications, but I gotta shout out this heartfelt love poem I just finished reading and commenting on by The Invisible Writer called "Secret Admirer". It hits home!! https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/secret-admirer-vxb2f0bnf?modal=open
Please support me please š„ŗ
And also this piece highlighting an anthology of voices that need to be heard featuring quite a few Vocal writers, published by River and Celia (out now on Amazon and other formats): https://shopping-feedback.today/writers/salt-in-the-wound%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">
Check this out from Michael Bates: https://shopping-feedback.today/authors/michael-bates-nzia408vp%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">
Lots of great stuff this week. This one by Heather https://shopping-feedback.today/journal/light-it-up%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E This one by Judey https://shopping-feedback.today/fiction/i-wish-you-apricots%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E This by Oneg https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/the-sunset-was-extra-special-today%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'm Judey, (aka Vocal Mom or That Dam* Judey, depending...) Over the past week I've been out of my time and comfort zone, but did find some stories I think you'll enjoy: https://shopping-feedback.today/history/-dk2qe0mdz%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Randy weaves a spellbinding narrative and conflict. https://shopping-feedback.today/writers/salt-in-the-wound%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E River and Celia undertake an audacious and exhilarating new direction. https://shopping-feedback.today/writers/sinking-to-a-new-level%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Great to see longtime Vocal-er Julie writing again. https://shopping-feedback.today/motivation/stepping-out-of-my-comfort-zone-u52mfo0fe9%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E OMG-MoCo wrote a book!!!!!!
It will benefit you a lot in your life. https://shopping-feedback.today/longevity/8-brain-exercises-that-will-boost-your-memory%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">
This piece by Cai Fox DEFINTELY needs to be seen more. QVV endorses. https://shopping-feedback.today/psyche/the-breaking-and-the-becoming%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">
This piece needs out there for contemplation and for accountability - Matthew Fromm's new poem, https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/a-moment-of-silence-jn3lps01es%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">
Yo. It's Paul here. You know me and if you don't, you should or are just lying so you seem cool and whatnot. It's very hot here (for Scotland anyway) and I am too. Or not. A matter of opinion? I wanted to give a lift a little push to this awesome and supportive piece by the great Stephen A. Roddewig - https://shopping-feedback.today/beat/the-stars-aren-t-alright-the-peak-of-the-elusive-horror-comedy-genre-in-audio-form%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">
There is no better creator at hyping up other independent creators. Stephen is our GOAT. https://shopping-feedback.today/beat/the-stars-aren-t-alright-the-peak-of-the-elusive-horror-comedy-genre-in-audio-form%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">