In a world where my poems go unread,
I write 'em down, but they stay in my head.
No likes, no shares, no comments in sight,
I'm just a poet, lost in the night.
I pour my heart into each line I pen,
But it seems like no one's my poems' fan.
They're like whispers in an empty room,
Lost in the void, in the internet's gloom.
I keep on writing, 'cause it's in my soul,
Though it feels like I'm in a one-person show.
But who knows, someday, someone might see,
My words and think, “Hey, this speaks to me.”
Till then, I'll keep scribbling my rhymes,
In the hopes that they'll stand the test of time.
Even if it's just me and my muse,
These words are mine, and that's the good news.
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She flings her arms around my neck and squeezes me like she’s never going to let me go. My head spins as her lips brush against my cheek. She must be able to feel my heart thumping in my chest. I shuffle backwards and ram my hands into my coat pockets, watching her reach down and heave the rucksack across her shoulders.
By Caroline Craven3 days ago in Fiction
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Hey, I'm grateful for second chances cuz I'd been wanting to read this, blinked for two secs, and life went ziiiiiiiiiiiiiip! Now I can congratulate you on TWO category wins. YAY you!
Well, I'd say this broke that streak! Congratulations!
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https://vocal.media/poets/dear-kel
This struck!! Beautifully penned!
Your poems will certainly not go unread from now on!
Thank you everyone for your really kind and inspiring words. I appreciate all of your support ❤️
I really enjoyed it!
You're not alone. We just haven't found each other yet. I'm already subscribed to you. So I look forward to reading more of your work. Congratulations on your Top Story!
Nice rhythm and congrats on your top story! 😊👍
I think this probably strokes a chord for a lot of us!
Congratulations on achieving top story status!🎊📝❤️
Your poignant poem beautifully captures the essence of a writer's journey, often one of solitude and uncertainty. The emotion you pour into your verses is palpable, and it's a sentiment many creatives can relate to. The perseverance you exhibit in continuing to write, even in the absence of immediate recognition, is truly admirable. It's a testament to the intrinsic passion and dedication that drives you to put your thoughts and feelings into words. The concluding lines offer a ray of hope, a reminder that the act of creation itself is a rewarding endeavor, and that the right audience might one day appreciate your work. In the meantime, your words are a testament to your love for the craft, and that's a beautiful and enduring thing. Keep writing! 📝🌟
Keep at it and don’t stop I’ve been up and Ive been down on vocal Bottom line write what you enjoy writing for you
This is wonderfully written! And keep that persistence, I think every writer feels like this, at least at first.
gorgeous work!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
You're not on your own, Kel. Lot of voices on Vocal all being vocal. Hard to be heard above the clamour. But now you have got some attention and it sounds like you're writing for the right reasons: because you want to. That's the most important thing, I think. Write because it's right. For you.
So well-written, heartfelt, and relatable. Congratulations on your recognition. 🩵
Well everyone will be reading your poems now. Congratulations on top story
fine Fantastic writing Kel. I am glad you received this Top Story as it gave me the opportunity to discover your writing. I subscribed to you so I will get notices on your future posts!!! Congratulations on your Top Story!
Fantastic writing Kel. I am glad you received this Top Story as it gave me the opportunity to discover your writing. I subscribed to you so I will get notices on your future posts!!! Congratulations on your Top Story!
I'm sorry. Did you say something? 😁 Top Story! 🏅
Absolutely feel this to my bones. Congratulations for staying the course.
Nicely done. Congrats on the TS.