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đ˘ Raise Your Voice Thread: 07/25/2024
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I just recently wrote an obit for myself. This might be a fun challenge...Here is my take https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/if-i-wrote-my-own-obit%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;}
My name is Taylor Ward I write about life, love and loss with many metaphors and much joy. I am able to turn the trauma and adversity in my life into vivid poems. https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/spectral-echoes%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E A writer I recommend you read is Cindy Calder. She also writes thought provoking work.
I just read this by Tina D'Angelo...It is hilariously funny but very true. https://shopping-feedback.today/humor/turning-70%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">
Raising my voice (uh hu) I have been writing on self-help non fiction for 4 years. Previously I used to write on substack. This year i shifted to Vocal. This year, I started publishing my poems on Vocal too. Check out my stories. I check out every person's stories who subscribe to or comment on my stories. Recently I've been enjoying L.C. Shäfer's work a lot.
A bit late, but I found the perfect one. I think most of the poets here can relate to thisđ https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/should-i-rhyme%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">
Nice to see three of my recommendations are now Top Stories. I know I complain a lot about Vocal but glad I can have a tiny effect for others
Hi, I'm Jaye. I write primarily literary fiction short stories (and working on two full-length novels), and I use the Vocal platform to stretch myself as a writer. I have three stories that really caught my eye this time: - "A World From Mine" by Emem Ini - it's a serial about a young woman who is battling cancer. The health fight the MC is going through, as well as her relationship with her father, are quite moving. https://shopping-feedback.today/fiction/a-world-from-mine%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E (part 1) - "What If...Instead Of A Bear... It Was Coyotes?" by Hope Martin - This is a raw, insightful, and real take on the "Bear or Man" question that is the talk of social media. https://shopping-feedback.today/viva/what-if-instead-of-a-bear-it-was-coyotes%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E - "Unconvincing Beauty" by Bitter - this short piece focuses on self-image, and I found it incredibly relatable. https://shopping-feedback.today/writers/unconvincing-beauty%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 ought also to encourage all and sundry to read this astonishing tribute to Vocal creators by the inimitable Paul Stewart: https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/magister-operis-epici-ode-ad-creatores-vocales%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">
If you havenât yet read this series by Suze Kay, do yourself a favor and read it. One of the best Iâve ever read: https://shopping-feedback.today/chapters/women-who-stay-1%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 potent poem, by Zara, has already earned Top Story laurels and richly merits your attention as well: https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/today-ybho0a6w%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 la, people, of Vocal. Paul here blah blah. Here are a few I picked out Call it what you will but, I love this poem by Ruth Stewart - https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/broken-bone-breakup%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E DK Shepard made me feel sad, cry and warmth with her amazing take on the Lipogram challenge - https://shopping-feedback.today/fiction/peaceful-places%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Rachel Deeming brought to light a really timely and tough subject with her micro here - https://shopping-feedback.today/fiction/riot-cr007r9%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Love this little poem by DJ Reddall - gives you lot of stuff to think about - https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/the-corridor-nw300bh0%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">
Many may have had a chance to read Heather Hubler's recent but if not I am dropping it as she inspired me very much https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/speaking-in-code%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 don't like to get involved in serialisations much, it's like agreeing to read a book without any idea how long it is or what it's about, but I embarked on this series from John because he doesn't post that often, so I like to have a read when he does. I'm way behind having been a bit busy this week (school holidays, innit) but I read a couple more episodes today. I can't vouch for the whole thing, I'm only on episode three, but episode two has such a brilliantly expressed journey, and I'm intrigued to keep going. https://shopping-feedback.today/chapters/the-fair-exchange-part-2%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">
Oh my goodness I am honored!!! Thank you so much for the special shout!!!!
And Gary Ragnarsson's deep dive into his untapped emotions. You guys are on fire as of late, and i am so glad to get to enjoy it! https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/a-collection-of-haiku-for-you-3s3w05d6%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 was blown away by the 6-part series John Cox presented this past week. Incredible stuff! https://shopping-feedback.today/chapters/the-fair-exchange-part-1%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 want to share Jonathan Apollo's truly heartbreaking nonet https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/losses-jm5z0jjm%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">
https://shopping-feedback.today/viva/what-if-instead-of-a-bear-it-was-coyotes%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E This piece by Hope Martin was absolutely incredible.
One of my favorites by Grz Colm https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/trapped-revolving-doors-a-nonet%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Tiffany Gordon never fails to please. https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/never-say-uncle-never-say-die%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Misty Rae always give a punch where it's needed: https://shopping-feedback.today/journal/are-you-a-writer-or-a-bully%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Lamar Wiggins is one great writer!!! https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/the-rain-cc2p0s6j%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Thank you Kenny Penn for your creative genius and sincere kindness... https://shopping-feedback.today/fiction/secrets-and-betrayals%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E My good friend Debbi Lonmon is multitalented... https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/i-don-t-love-you-anymore-gly260x1b%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Thank you Rachel Deeming for your dedication in friendship... https://shopping-feedback.today/fiction/the-babe%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 loved this one by Meredith - surprising and written from unique POV: https://shopping-feedback.today/fiction/breakout-z100dao%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E and a beautiful journey through stage stars by Dawnxisoul393art: https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/the-wonder-of-sleeping-outdoors-on-august-8th%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 loved this one by Jordan Alexis Moss https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/teacher-s-prayer%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E đ
I'm glad this came around today. I find myself using the new homescreen to spend my time reading those to which I subscribe, and have missed many new (legitimate) creators. I'll do better- please do come back in two weeks and allow me to redeem myself!
Thanks for sharing this
Here are my five recommendations for Top Story Status this time: 1 Theis contemporarily relevant piece from Rachel Deeming https://shopping-feedback.today/fiction/riot-cr007r9%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E 2: A great horror piece from Matthew Spinelli https://shopping-feedback.today/fiction/the-truth-among-the-graves%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E 3: A great music related piece from Andy Potts https://shopping-feedback.today/beat/the-record-shop-ritual%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E 4: A great creepy p[piece from Margaret Brennan https://shopping-feedback.today/horror/anyone-home%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E 5: A wonderful poem from Novel Allen https://shopping-feedback.today/fiction/the-bloom-of-a-rare-blue-rose%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">