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It has been an interesting week. With the most recent set of Challenges provided by Vocal, I have been very diligent in setting myself up with my thoughts as I tap away in front of this screen. I could write poetry and stories, discuss those figures and stories from history or my own life and get some interesting feedback on them. I have looked over the list of upcoming work I can do, and I am both excited and terrified by what I have planned.
By Kendall Defoe 7 months ago in Writers
Poetry Punches for Pennies. Top Story - June 2025.
I never realized how many bills can pile up until I got a car. We don't even drive it that much or often since we work from home, but jeez. Bills be piling for everything lately. And when your brain is preoccupied with work, errands, and BILLS, creativity tends to suffer.
By Oneg In The Arctic7 months ago in Writers
Why Tonbridge Homeowners Are Upgrading To Double Glazing In 2025
In 2025, most Tonbridge homeowners want to take a smart step towards improving their homes by investing in double-glazing windows and doors. With a drastic increase in energy bills and growing awareness of sustainability, it's the perfect time to opt for transformation. Double glazing in Tonbridge is quite popular for its multiple advantages. It helps reduce your energy costs, ensure comfort and safety, and add value to your space.
By 1st scenic7 months ago in Writers
Art in the Rubble
Creating Amidst Collapse In a blackout in Gaza City, Amina sits cross-legged on the floor, her phone’s dying flashlight casting a frail glow. She scribbles a poem on a torn napkin, her pen shaking as drones hum overhead. The words are jagged, about olive trees and blood-soaked earth, but they’re hers—proof she’s still here. Across the world, in a shelled-out building in Kharkiv, Dmytro paints a mural with scavenged house paint, a defiant sunflower blooming across cracked concrete. In Port-au-Prince, Jean records a song on a cracked phone, his voice raw, weaving Creole proverbs into a melody of rage and hope. These aren’t polished works destined for galleries or Spotify. They’re acts of survival, art born in the rubble of crisis zones, where creation is as vital as breath.
By Shohel Rana8 months ago in Writers
The Song That Won’t Die
How Bella Ciao Became a Global Cry for Freedom The air was thick with tension, the kind that hums before a storm. I stood in a crowd in Santiago last week, shoulder to shoulder with strangers, as a lone guitarist struck the opening chords of Bella Ciao. The melody cut through the chaos—tear gas lingering, banners waving, voices hoarse from chanting. Within seconds, the crowd joined in, their voices raw but resolute, singing in Spanish, Italian, or just humming the tune. It wasn’t just a song; it was a pulse, a shared heartbeat of defiance. How does a melody born in the rice fields of 19th-century Italy end up here, in Chile, in 2025, or in the streets of Gaza, Tehran, or Rojava? Bella Ciao is no ordinary song. It’s a living, breathing force, a global anthem of resistance that refuses to fade.
By Shohel Rana8 months ago in Writers
First Half of 2025 on Vocal: By The Numbers
Greetings, Vocal subscribers and readers! The first half of 2025 has come to a close and we're eager to see what the final half of this year has in store for us. In this story, I'll be sharing a few statistics related to my progress as a creator on Vocal. It was a productive first half for me and had so much to talk about. Now, let's this show on the road!
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 months ago in Writers
My Grandmothers Said so
Once, there was a little girl, so stinking cute and well-loved, she knew the universe revolved around her. With dark curly hair and big blue eyes, she proudly sat amidst everyone's attention. Knowing that she could do nothing wrong, she basked in the glow of their pride, as they expounded upon this wee lass's perfections.
By Mother Combs8 months ago in Writers
Not Sure Where to Turn? Addiction Counselling Could Be Your First Step
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you’re struggling with addiction. You might not know who to talk to or where to begin. Everything feels heavy, and even deciding to get help can be confusing. But here’s the truth—many others have felt exactly the same way. That lost feeling doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you're human. Addiction counselling might just be the first step to finding your way back.
By Abbasi Publisher8 months ago in Writers
