The Border Between Then and Now
A Haiku
Caught in your shadow
My buried youth awakens
Sadness melds with mist
About the Creator
Christopher Donovan
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Film, theatre, mental health, sport, politics, music, travel, and the occasional short story... it's a varied mix!
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Nice work
Very well written. Keep up the good work!
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Compelling and original writing
Creative use of language & vocab
Easy to read and follow
Well-structured & engaging content
Excellent storytelling
Original narrative & well developed characters
Heartfelt and relatable
The story invoked strong personal emotions
On-point and relevant
Writing reflected the title & theme
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Whispering Woods Challenge Winners
Congratulations to Morgan Christy Rickards for their winning Whispering Woods story, Guardian at the Gate. Morgan has been a Vocal creator since February 2021, and this is their first time placing in Challenge — well done, starting with a win! Guardian at the Gate draws evocatively from Welsh tales of the Cantre'r Gwaelod, a lost sunken kingdom between the forest and the sea. Heledd’s dangerous adventure pulls her towards the water but her spirit is anchored in the woods: Morgan’s writing is atmospheric and exciting.
By Vocal Curation Team5 days ago in Resources
Comments (6)
I actually said aloud "ooh, that one was good." Very nice!
Beautiful. I actually felt your words!!!
This is beautiful, both visually and emotionally. Well done.
This is very beautiful and emotion-evoking - great job!
Loved the language in this! And the image paired so well with the whole tone of the piece. Well done :)
Excellent words for the challenge, great image