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The Vocal Connection

Unspoken

By Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 3 min read
The Vocal Connection
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Sometimes, I wonder what you're doing

there, on your side of the world

What sights now, are you viewing

what kind of magic have you twirled?

It's odd, I've never met you

still, you creep into my head

I find I'm thinking of you

as I'm crawling into bed

*

The things you write, inspires me

makes me think things, I might not

I find I feel a little guilty

putting you here, on the spot

The passion in your words

build up a fire, makes me whole

Though your voice, I've never heard

your words heal places in my soul

*

A writer never knows

how many people they will touch

The seeds that they have sown

I never dreamt, would mean so much

Though you didn't write for me, per say

It wasn't me, moving your pen

I still revel in the gracious way

you touch me, time and time again

*

Helping me through, bits of heartache

or celebrating with a verse

You move me into action

emphasized it with a curse

The boldness in your stories

shows the person there, behind the keys

I'm thrilled when I see a new post

like it's a special word for me

*

I comment my approval

sometimes you even comment back

It's that excitement on arrival

where other communications lack

The many moods we call on

to express a vision seen

The ones we'd gladly trade or pawn

to convey, just what we mean

*

And you, my friend, have nailed it

you always have those feelers on

I don't know how to explain it

I'm left with these conclusions drawn

You are a soul with mighty spirit

commandingly employed

And though we may not hear it

you always leave us, wanting more

*

Your words can move a mountain

and for one, I'll tag along

Fast flowing as a fountain

are your words that flow like song

I excitedly open your page

never knowing what I'll find

A mesmerist, a writing mage

with a flair for dropping rhyme

*

A sorcerer of words

spellbinding readers with your magic

A warlock wielding verbs

In ways amazing and fantastic

Communications had

without need for vocal articulation

I know that this sounds bad

I prefer the stories bold narration

*

For years I have made friends

with those that I will never meet

With no need to play pretend

will never hear the way you speak

Yet somehow you have filled a void

in this space inside of me

You never seem annoyed

and this I'd guarantee

*

Not many people can say the same

that they converse, with writing ghosts

Connected by a word game

and Vocal has become our humble host

We come from round the globe

sharing stories that bind us close together

We all share an equal hope

that we expand in our endeavors

*

To share our great abilities

with friendships of the cyber age

Taking bits of what's been written

using them to change our ways

We don't need a face to face

to be the friends we have become

Sitting here, in my own space

for us to be the best of chums

*

It's become 24/7

depending on where you call your home

Bedtime or breakfast at 11

we're rarely ever, all alone

I send a message out

next thing you know, someone chimes back

Vocal's vast friendship chain - shout

filling a void, with what I lack

*

No formal exchange

or I'm too busy

Too tired, doesn't mean a thing

to get the skinny

Just a heartfelt notification

and a comment to check in

From those strangers, across the nations

our group of Vocal users, friends

Challenge

About the Creator

Kelli Sheckler-Amsden

Telling stories my heart needs to tell <3 life is a journey, not a competition

If you like what you read, feel free to leave a tip, I would love some feedback

Find me on twitter @kelli7958958

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  • J. S. Wade2 years ago

    Magnificent poem Kelli 🥰. The ties that bind us here are immutable. ❤️

  • Lamar Wiggins2 years ago

    Very well thought out and expressed. Great entry, Kelli!

  • Hannah Moore2 years ago

    Excellent!

  • You know what, reading this felt as if you wrote about how I feel about your writing! This was extremely fantastic!

  • SO GOOD ❤️

  • Joe Patterson2 years ago

    Kelli this is one of the best entries I’ve read yet, I love this poetic story.

  • Cathy holmes2 years ago

    This is so clever, Incredibly well done, my friend.

  • Shirley Belk2 years ago

    This is the greatest! So well said and done! Bravo for voicing what we all feel, Kelli!

  • I Love This One, it's so Raw and Accurate, we stand as Vocal Friends💯♥️😉📝👥👌 I agree with Dana's claim,🎉Top Story

  • Judey Kalchik 2 years ago

    Kelli! WOW! The flow of words is one thing (and since it's you it burbles and melds beautifully). But the sentiment, the truth, the attention to nuances. This is a gift. I love it. #TopStory, please.

  • Dana Crandell2 years ago

    What a great description of the connections and relationships we build here! I'm gonna' just go ahead and predict a Top Story! Well done, Kelli!

  • Take a bow 👌👏👏👏👏 This was so brilliant and very much deserving of a top story placement!

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