I think I made a mistake
Now I want to take a break
But now there’s money at stake
That can’t be waste
Hope to increase my reads, but that was not the case
It didn't even help if I wrote at a steady paste
Zero reads with many comments in my face
Okay something is weird is going on at vocal base
Getting to my goal is a constant chase
I guess giving top story is the way they fix it
But more than an handful of reads is missing
I'm almost 100 stories in
Hope to reach this goal before the year ends.
About the Creator
L.I.E
Hey, I'm Emily! Thanks for reading. Hope you read something that inspires you. Or something that you find relatable.
Why Black History Matters in America?
The United States of America is celebrating their 250th anniversary in 2026. I'm proud to be an American and as someone who was born here, I wouldn't imagine myself living anywhere else. This is a country where opportunities are possible. Where anyone can be successful in anything they desire to do. Equality, community, and togetherness are the backbones of what America is and should be about. However, we have an administration who wants to erase and disregard those who have made positive, meaningful impacts in our country, specifically Black figures, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Maya Angelou. President Trump and his administration have been constantly complaining and fighting against what they call the "Woke agenda". They use this excuse as a distraction from other issues they refuse to address, such as the high cost of living, climate change, and inflation. That equality is dividing America, when in reality, it's bringing us together. Being woke is not tied to a specific political party. No matter where you stand on the political spectrum, you can still care about other people and their plights. Compassion and empathy for others isn't tied to a political party, either. We were taught as children to treat others the way we want to be treated and not judge others because they're different from us. Caring about others isn't a personal attack on your beliefs. It doesn't make you any less of a person. People who are easily offended over African American figures, past or present, or anything related to it, are grasping at straws. Current and future generations need to know who people like Harriet Tubman and Shirley Chisholm were, especially in the classroom. Black History is part of American History. It should be recognized, not hidden or forgotten. Besides, you can't shield children from everything, just because your feelings are easily hurt.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 days ago in The Swamp
Comments (6)
I second what Andrew has said below. Loved your poem!
Know the feeling. It takes a lot of patience, but we get there, Emily!
Love this, it's very relatable, sending good vibes.
I too experience the frustration. I recently came off a hiatus from vocal myself. We can all get frustrated. The best advice is 1) Write for yourself first. 2) Interact with others.. comment and like other authors stories. Many will check out the works of those who interact with their own work. Keep plugging away.
There’s nothing wrong with feeling frustrated or burnt out! If you need a break don’t hesitate to take one—we’ll all still be here! ♥️
I lovely poem on chasing your goal on Vocal. Just have fun is what I say ♥️