Looking Back, Looking Forward: A Mikeydred January Dollar Prompt For All Vocal Creators

Introduction

Every so often I set prompts in the Vocal Social Society and offer a dollar tip to five random creators who take part in it and ask them to share their stories in the comments and on the thread in the group.

This is not official and usually after each one I say that's it, but this is another time where I say, "No, let's have another prompt.

So What's Gonna Happen This Time?

I want you to write me a story or poem, the theme is looking back, and looking forward, hence the Janus figure in the main image. You can also take something that occurs in January such as National Penguin Day and so many birthdays and events that happen in the month.

I will write a story myself and include it, but that won't be classed as an entry.

I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with and I know that you are all incredible creative Vocal talents, so get your pens, paper and keyboards out.

The music is "Aquarius" by The Boards Of Canada because "Aquarius" is one of the astrological signs for January. The piece is mostly instrumental with some vocal noises.

Take a listen, it may inspire you.

So SHARE YOUR WORK in the comments here, and/or also on the thread in the Vocal Social Society if you are on Facebook.

Please drop your entry in the comments, otherwise, I won't see yours when I choose the random winners, Also please link and mention this piece in your entry, thanks for that.

On Saturday 1st February 2025. I will award a dollar tip to five random Vocal Creators who have shared their work here.

The Thread in VSS is here:

Here is the last prompt/challenge with the results and the five randomly chosen stories:

This is my example story:

The five random winning stories: