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Be Your Own Muse
"I am my own muse. I am the subject I know best. The subject I want to know better." -Frida Kahlo I wanted to use the note taking function on my Kindle Scribe a little bit more. Just to help me stay consistent with journalling. I bought three of Nina Madsen's books on my birthday. It was a steal of a deal for only $0.99 per book. I started working on this journal and the first few prompts captured my attention.
By Chloe Rose Violet 🌹9 months ago in Journal
Drive. Runner-Up in Tattoo This Line Challenge.
Fill up your tank and empty your mind Stick an empty suitcase in the backseat for all the baggage you’ll shed Don’t forget cash for snacks, gas, and trolls
By Sean A.9 months ago in Poets
Finding Ten Things to Like About Myself
What a challenge! Finding things I like about myself was difficult. It's easier to find things to criticize myself for. I'm cranky, I have mood swings, I get lost (and lose things) easily, I have too many unfinished projects . . . it's easy to keep them coming!
By Kimberly J Egan9 months ago in Humans
Feel Loved
~~ ~~ Your spirit is housed inside your body as a guest.
By Katherine D. Graham9 months ago in Poets
GPTZero: Part of the Problem?
I have seen multiple discussions about running work through GPTZero in order to test for AI content and I can honestly say to you that this on the surface is a great idea, but please don't be naive when you think that it will always give you a correct result. Also don't be naive to think that AI hasn't developed past GPTZero's capabilities...
By Annie Kapur9 months ago in Geeks
Restoration
The healer’s hands glowed slightly as she moved them over the child’s head. Her fingers danced in the air, matching the rhythm of her humming like she was playing an instrument. Her dress was a pale blue, and she wore her hair tied back in a low bun, safely out of her face. She was spotless, despite the blood on the boy’s face.
By Alexander McEvoy9 months ago in Fiction
a glutton for more. Runner-Up in Tattoo This Line Challenge.
i've become a black hole, a stardust glutton gorging myself on crumbs of praise floating in rings around dead planets and
By Heather Hubler9 months ago in Poets
May Fifteenth 1886
She slipped away — one May afternoon — While gardens bloomed — outside her room — Nature, her oldest friend — kept watch As breath — grew soft — then ceased its tune.
By Tim Carmichael9 months ago in Poets
Schism, Part II
(Schism Part I) I tap on the door and when it opens I'm startled as always by Ellie's eyes. They are this piercing and indescribable shade of green-blue, kind and intelligent. Her face lights up–bright, beautiful.
By Bex Jordan9 months ago in Futurism
The Train Killer
I scrolled past the familiar headline on Google, ignoring the black headline of The Train Killer. People had been terrified of a rumored serial killer that had been trending in the media.
By Emy Quinn9 months ago in Horror
To thread life with a single word
Once I traveled to the East of Eden, holding hands with John Steinbeck as I journeyed into a world that turned my life upside down.
By Imola Tóth9 months ago in Poets
The First Date Quandary
To be frank, I had no idea that Preston liked me. He claimed to be straight, and I took him at his word. There was no reason to doubt him. And to be honest, I didn't know if I liked him as a person at first.
By Edward Anderson9 months ago in Pride
The Inductees for the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Are ...
From classic rock to metal, to hip hop to alternative and every genre in between, music has continued to evolve decade after decade.
By Jasmine Aguilar9 months ago in Beat
You Have Been Caveated
If you're close enough to read this, you betta: Know and have my favorite drink Be holding a 9-figure lottery jackpot winning ticket for me and ONLY me
By The Dani Writer9 months ago in Poets
It's time to revisit Erich Fromm: Why his ideas are more relevant than ever
Erich Fromm doesn’t come up in conversation outside of academic circles related to psychology, psychoanalysis, or maybe sociology. This wasn’t always true. Fromm was a widely known and discussed figure in his day. His seminal work, “Escape from Freedom” (1941), and his international best seller, “The Art of Loving” (1956), made him and his ideas popular beyond academia. Having recently reread _Escape from Freedom_, I realized how relevant his ideas remain, not only in the U.S. but throughout the world.
By G. A. Botero9 months ago in Psyche
Love Is For All
Love is yours And love is mine Despite it all In spite of hate In spite of darkness Love is ours To hold To cradle To share
By angela hepworth9 months ago in Poets
Bittersweet
This Mother’s Day began like any other Mother’s Day did in the past. My family woke up, had breakfast, and being a Sunday, we lounged around for a bit. But unlike any of the past Mother’s Days, this one ended differently, on a bittersweet note.
By Mother Combs9 months ago in Families
Vocal Acrostic Challenge
Hello Vocalites! I'm looking to celebrate reaching 5,000 reads by hosting a little challenge! I also have another motivation in hosting this challenge. I've recently been working on a project with the publication of my six part Vocalite Manifesto. And the final piece requires input from you! Yes, YOU!
By D.K. Shepard9 months ago in Writers
Security Blankets
Conversation is a valuable tool with the right person. But: Talking to myself doesn't make me crazy if I'm the only one willing to listen...
By Lamar Wiggins9 months ago in Poets
Finding an Audience
I write because I have things I want to say. I want to be read. My words might soothe. They might articulate the complex. They might provide escapism into other’s lives. They might have an emotional truth. They might make people laugh.
By Rachel Robbins9 months ago in Writers