Imprisonment
Real Poetic’s Anniversary acrostic challenge
another year of isolation
negotiating my worth, my value, begging you
not to disregard me
“invest in me, I’m worth it, please see”
venting, raging
eviscerating fear,
regretting, releasing,
scintillating tears
another year of isolation
realising my worth, my value, attracting you to
yclept me as part of you
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Comments (26)
Congratulations on Top Story! 🥳 Loved learning a new word (yclept)!
congratulations on TS. this one is well worth it.
Congratulations on having your story featured as a top story on Vocal! This is a remarkable achievement, and it's clear why your work has received such recognition. Your storytelling is truly exceptional. The narrative was not only compelling but also beautifully crafted, holding my attention from start to finish. The way you developed the characters and plot was masterful, making the story both engaging and thought-provoking. Your unique voice and perspective shine through, setting your work apart. It’s evident that you poured a lot of passion and effort into this piece, and it has certainly paid off. I look forward to reading more of your incredible stories in the future. Keep up the fantastic work! Best regards, Dr. Jay
Wow!!! You were quick on the draw with this one. Like it's been waiting to be said and the prompt allowed it to be released...Great work and Congrats! Hope all is well, my friend!
Congrats!! Lovely writing!!
Congratulations on this stunning achievement 💐💐💐
Love!!!
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Fabulously written!
Pure powerful performance poem!!! Loved it!!! Congratulations on Top Story too!!!
The depth to this piece is profound, Kayleigh. I read this yesterday and meant to come back to comment, so happy to see it in the top! Beautiful work, and GREAT word {yclept}—haven't seen that one in a long time!
I feel the words, been feeling like that lately myself. Heck, I thought 'yclept' was a typo. Baring the soul always wins. Kudos TS.
And congrats on Top Story!!😊
wow I also had to look up yclept.. This was so powerful!
A personal, relatable truth articulated incredibly well. And... "Yclept" wow... New word for me too!
Sorrowful and brilliant. Congratulations on Top Story!
Congrats on Top Storydom, girl!
So vulnerable and powerfully worded. Amazing work!
Great acrostic! And like Dharrsheena, I learned a new word!
The mirror you share here. Great work
It's wonderful to see you back. I know you've been back for a little while but it is nice to see you back. I really enjoyed this poem, you always do such a great job with everything you're right. You are definitely a talent to be recognized.
I also learned a new word! Beautifully done and so quickly!!
oh...this hit deeply. Well written, Kayleigh, as ever. Also...so glad I saw Dharrsh's comment before I commented on your typo...that wasn't a typo! Learnt something new today haha!
"regretting, releasing, scintillating tears" Those lines were my favourite. I also learned a new word today, yclept! Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
Definitely seeing echos of my social life here.