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Still-Gate: How a Five Letter Error Made Me Question Everything
Last Friday, August 11, I logged into my email to make sure I wasn't missing anything glaring at work while enjoying a Florida beach vacation with my family. I was surprised to find two comments of congratulations from my fellow writers on a poem I had submitted to the Short and Sweet Challenge. It was a surprise because the challenge winners were supposed to be announced on Thursday, August 10. Even though I never expected my poem, "On Marriage and Summer Squash," to place, I had scanned the winner announcements on Vocal dutifully that Thursday and experienced a brief second of disappointment that I wasn't listed there before reminding myself I have yet to crack poetry and that I could try again another time. Then it was back to the beach with my family for some much-needed sun, salt, and sand.
By L.A. Hancock2 years ago in Writers
4 Long Years As A Vocal Writer
I started my eventful writing relationship with Vocal four years ago, and I’m truly happy that I did. As I reflect on why I’m here, I remember that I wanted this to be a space where I could be vulnerable, honest, and even if I didn’t win any cash I’d at least get to express myself in a way that I don’t feel as comfortable to in other spaces as a Black man. So, as I read through the many different prompts I’ve tackled, I admire how I followed through with writing pieces that I felt wouldn’t win but were still necessary to write. Whether they would be viewed as too political, too Black, too sad, or too different. I also admire that my writing has never been flagged, and I’ve never felt discouraged to share my story.
By Alexis Dean Jr.2 years ago in Writers
Inside Africa’s Most Mysterious Religion: Voodoo
During my recent travels, I encountered a unique phenomenon that I had never witnessed before. I came across a small group of people worldwide who follow a secretive faith called Voodoo. This religion has been linked to ceremonies involving dark magic, sorcery, and other sinister practices. Intrigued, I decided to visit a country where this mysterious religion is still active in order to comprehend why it instills such fear. According to my findings, there is a prevailing belief that Voodoo harbors a potent spirit that hovers in the atmosphere. My objective was to verify the accuracy of this assertion within a span of 48 hours.
By Lucky Nkunda2 years ago in Writers
Some Joe, with Mr. Dickens
Mouthwatering tangs of bacon, aromas of fresh ground coffee, and the seducing scent of waffles cooking invaded my nostrils. My stomach rumbled in anticipation of its reception of the luxurious calories, fats, and sugars available at the downtown diner.
By J. S. Wade2 years ago in Writers
Can Salt Bricks Useable for Horses?
Introduction Salt bricks are solid blocks of salt that people can place in pastures or stalls for horses to lick throughout the day as needed. Salt bricks come in different sizes. People can leave out big salt bricks in the field for multiple horses to access. They can also mount smaller ones on the wall of a stall. Salt bricks also come in different colors, such as white and reddish brown.
By Karin Mann2 years ago in Writers
