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The Other Side
it’s starting to get harder to hold up hope, it is heavier, faster cascading through riverbeds into water that will flow right through
By River and Celia in Underland about a year ago in Poets
Kelloseppä
Time was a thing Toivo Virtanen understood—not as young men did, as an endless river of possibility rushing forward, but as an old man does—something slipping through the cracks in his arthritic fingers, slow and relentless.
By L.K. Rolan11 months ago in The Swamp
It's All Right
it’s all right daddy had other lives to live, other daughters, brighter, thinner, quieter. it’s all right mommy’s mind was a bird
By Iris Obscuraabout a year ago in Poets
Embracing Regret
Regret is something which no one is spared experiencing. No matter how fully we might try to live our lives, there will always be something we regret doing or more often not doing. Inevitably, we will encounter experiences we wish to have not had. Overall, I don’t have many regrets in my life. I’m happy with how my life has gone and the experiences Regret is something which no one is spared experiencing. No matter how fully we might try to live our lives, there will always be something we regret doing or more often not doing. Inevitably, we will encounter experiences we wish to have not had.
By Sarah Tagertabout a year ago in Humans
📢 Raise Your Voice Thread: 01/23/2025
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 Vocalabout a year ago in Resources
The Throne of Ash and Bone. Content Warning.
Today, they say, is the day when our King receives his crown. Churchyard bells and criers' yells are heard throughout the town.
By Ian Readabout a year ago in Poets
Paint me Ecstatic
So, I'm sitting in my room but this time, not with my thumb where the sun doesn't shine. I moved past that stage in my life years ago and can't believe how many opportunities I let slip pass...
By Lamar Wigginsabout a year ago in Motivation
THE THEM
so now what? it happened, he's in and we're out. or are we? what if solidarity didn't cost your lifestyle, risks that got us in a permanent pothole?
By ROCK aka Andrea Polla (Simmons)about a year ago in Poets
Maquillage. Runner-Up in The Moment That Changed Everything Challenge.
He sat in the Oval Office. He heard the commotion of cameras mounting, tripod adjustments, and audio checks in the adjacent room. He had with him his three advisors who continued to advise, but he was conflicted about the advice.
By Gerard DiLeoabout a year ago in The Swamp
My Winter Wonderland
I love snow. I've come to learn that it's not a popular opinion among adults in my part of the world. And I do understand why. It causes a lot of problems: slick roads, downed power lines, roof damages. It also slows everything down. But I think I rather appreciate that part. I also think it's beautiful. I'm of the mindset that if it's going to be freezing outside it might as well look pretty.
By D.K. Shepardabout a year ago in Photography
Winter Without Cold and Yet so Cold
In this winter, no winter appears, Like early spring, Day and night, In January, where frost Should bite my cheek. Nature’s recharging,
By Henrik Hagelandabout a year ago in Poets
Vocal Bonus Leaderboard: 01/22/2025
Welcome to our weekly Leaderboard update! We're delighted to highlight Vocal's most popular stories and emerging talents. Join us as we recognize this week's standout contributors and their remarkable achievements.
By Vocal Teamabout a year ago in Resources
An Impossible Recovery
“Houston, we have a problem.” Not since Apollo 13 had those words been uttered by a NASA astronaut. But there they were reverberating into the headphones of Jim Keller at NASA’s Huston Control Center.
By Scott A. Geseabout a year ago in Fiction
The Power of Self-Creation
Have you ever thought about writing the story of your life? Not only about the past but also about the story you are living every day.
By Diraabout a year ago in Writers
Rise from the Rot
I hope you rise from the rot tomorrow darling The soil doesn’t need your nourishment just yet I know your eyes are shriveled from crying but your tear ducts have more to be said
By Ecarg Nosiveabout a year ago in Poets
Understanding Differentiation Cultivation In Experience Design
When you Focus your Life on Seeing the World a Certain Way... It's hard "Not" to See Life through that Lens. Over the years I have dedicated myself to Seeing what makes Entrepreneurs, Businesses, and Leaders Stand Out, and helping them Maximize the Potential that Exists within that.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Journal
Haunted-Mounted
As soon as the torchlight fell on that face, all three screamed loudly. But they could not believe that this was the same Ava they knew. Half the flesh of Ava's neck was missing, and streams of blood were flowing from her neck; blood was flowing from her dark eyes along with tears. Her mouth was dripping with blood.
By Karan w. about a year ago in Horror
Just Your Average Joe
We can't all be above average. I mean seriously, let's face it. We weren't all made to be the cream of the cream of the crop.
By Colleen Waltersabout a year ago in Poets
How Accepting My Emotions Changed My Life
I used to hurt myself. My feelings were so out of control that self-harm seemed like the only answer. It was also the answer to emptiness that plagued me when I didn’t know how to cope. Pain was better than nothing.
By Asrai Devinabout a year ago in Humans
Her Voice: Chapter Two
Dedicated to Sarah. May your voice always guide me home. Table of Contents: Chapter One Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five
By Bradley Ramseyabout a year ago in Chapters