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Boundless
May, two thousand one, My heart beat outside my chest For the first time–son. ____________________________________________________
Heather HublerPublished about a year ago in PoetsTaking the Plunge
Three boys on a cliff shiver, anticipating Who dares to leap first?
Lea SpringerPublished about a year ago in PoetsThe Altered Sands of the Soul
Hobnailed shoes pinched my feet as I pushed through the Mississippi farm fields toward the greenhouse behind the antebellum mansion. My quest for destruction had brought me back in time one hundred and ninety years to the year 1833. If I could destroy the literal seeds of slavery at its root, I could change the history of the world and millions of lives.
J. S. WadePublished about a year ago in FictionHow to Bring Your Twitter Followers to Vocal
As crossposting becomes more difficult on Twitter, it’s important to let your followers know where they can find you and read your work. Vocal isn’t on Twitter’s list of banned social media networks (yet), so you’ve still got time to introduce your followers to your stories and convert them into loyal readers.
Vocal TeamPublished about a year ago in ResourcesThe story of my life
The story of my life is walking alone on a road in the middle of the night not sure if I can make it home falling asleep before I get there
The Invisible WriterPublished about a year ago in PoetsVocal’s Notifications
I woke up one morning last week and found something very interesting when I checked my Vocal profile. There was a notifications icon right next to my profile picture. I have to say the site of that notification icon brought me a great deal of relief and joy. Every Vocal writer is about to do a lot better on this site for a number of major reasons.
Joe PattersonPublished about a year ago in JournalUsing Keywords to Increase Your Views on Vocal Media
Introduction to Vocal Media Facebook Groups There are several Vocal Media groups on Facebook. My favorite is Vocal + Assist - of course I am biased in the matter.
Rick Henry ChristopherPublished about a year ago in GeeksLycoris radiata
If walls could talk, mine would surely be silent; not for lack of experience, but because they have simply said enough already and remained unheard. I have been unheard.
Christiane WinterPublished about a year ago in FictionAvoidance
dreading the blank slate so I’ll run away for now something will bloom, right? ____________________________________________________
Is Walking 500 Miles (And Then 500 Miles More) Really Romantic?
I love The Proclaimers. Really, I do. Craig and Charlie Reid. They are Scottish. They are twins. They are fantastic singers, write beautiful pop songs, often with very pointed socio-political lyrics and have at least one bonafide end-of-party singalong anthem in "I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)".
Paul StewartPublished about a year ago in BeatWrite Here, Write Now: Girl Wants a Cigarette by Sophia D'urso
A corporate team-building event is the unlikely setting for a compelling story; Sophia D'urso's sharp wit and close observation make "Girl Wants a Cigarette" into a memorably modern adventure.
Write Here, Write Now: A Vocal PodcastPublished about a year ago in ResourcesThrow Blanket
Mom got a new throw. I mean, Mom had a new throw, for a brief moment.
Cathy holmesPublished about a year ago in PoetsShrove Tuesday: A Poem
Pancake Day is a time of delight, When we flip and toss with all our might, With syrup, butter, and fruit in sight, We savour every fluffy bite.
Amber BristowPublished 11 months ago in Poetssometimes we just float
It’s that kind of morning where I should have gotten up when I actually woke up. But instead, I nestled deeper into the comforter and the comfort of my wife’s side.
Oneg In The ArcticPublished about a year ago in ConfessionsA Life
Afire at dawn, dreams play tag at noon before dusk lets stars retrieve us.
J. R. LowePublished about a year ago in PoetsAre There Any Luxuries Worth Buying?
Jay-Z once said, “...if you can’t buy it twice, you can’t afford it.” While I consider that to be sound financial advice, it does have its limitations.
Loryne AndaweyPublished about a year ago in JournalSenescence
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ~~~soft, supple, smooth skin~~~ s.t.r.e.t.c.h.e.s, SCARS, starts sinking some... sunshine sprinkles stay.
Donna ReneePublished about a year ago in PoetsMalaise of chewing
thesis: there’s a way that we all chew Inherently That brings about a malaise. The malaise of the everyday dreary things we all do, must do to keep on
Melissa IngoldsbyPublished about a year ago in PoetsI don't really know what I'm doing
Up until last week, there were two things I didn’t know (ok, there are probably a few million more than two, but there were two specific things that I learned last week).
The Most Magical Place in Mexico is Underground
What are Cenotes? It is no secret that the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico is home to one of the world’s most unique geographical features.
Sh*t Happens - Lost Girl TravelPublished about a year ago in Wander