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Still-Gate: How a Five Letter Error Made Me Question Everything
Last Friday, August 11, I logged into my email to make sure I wasn't missing anything glaring at work while enjoying a Florida beach vacation with my family. I was surprised to find two comments of congratulations from my fellow writers on a poem I had submitted to the Short and Sweet Challenge. It was a surprise because the challenge winners were supposed to be announced on Thursday, August 10. Even though I never expected my poem, "On Marriage and Summer Squash," to place, I had scanned the winner announcements on Vocal dutifully that Thursday and experienced a brief second of disappointment that I wasn't listed there before reminding myself I have yet to crack poetry and that I could try again another time. Then it was back to the beach with my family for some much-needed sun, salt, and sand.
By L.A. Hancock2 years ago in Writers
Legacy and generational impact
In the heart of Canada, where the fields echoed with the shouts of soccer enthusiasts, lived a legend named Sarah Mitchell. For over a decade, she had graced the pitch as the stalwart of the Canadian women's soccer team. Her dedication, resilience, and unyielding spirit had carried her team through victories and defeats alike. But as the Women's World Cup approached, Sarah knew that this tournament would be her swan song.
By Mentor okafor2 years ago in Writers
Two Year Review
Two years ago, was my first story posted on Vocal. The writer's challenge has asked the authors to review the first thing we wrote. As I scrolled back through many pages of stories, I smiled at the first writing I made. Two years ago, my first writing was about my daughter.
By Sheila L. Chingwa2 years ago in Writers
4 Long Years As A Vocal Writer
I started my eventful writing relationship with Vocal four years ago, and I’m truly happy that I did. As I reflect on why I’m here, I remember that I wanted this to be a space where I could be vulnerable, honest, and even if I didn’t win any cash I’d at least get to express myself in a way that I don’t feel as comfortable to in other spaces as a Black man. So, as I read through the many different prompts I’ve tackled, I admire how I followed through with writing pieces that I felt wouldn’t win but were still necessary to write. Whether they would be viewed as too political, too Black, too sad, or too different. I also admire that my writing has never been flagged, and I’ve never felt discouraged to share my story.
By Alexis Dean Jr.2 years ago in Writers
"Victorious Spain Clinches Women's World Cup Glory, Overcoming England in Thrilling Final"
Spain crushed Britain 1-0 in the last of the Ladies' Reality Cup on Sunday, covering off a competition that has broken participation and television records and raised any desires for a flood in interest for the ladies' down.
By Ekene Nicholas2 years ago in Writers
New Musings on the Block
I noticed recently that I've got 3,000 reads! Whoever you are, thank you. I wanted to mark this milestone somehow, but wasn't sure how. Then I read Lilly Cooper's Top Story about writer's block. (If you haven't read it yet, go and have a look - it's insightful!)
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Writers
Echoes of Destiny
Echoes of Destiny In a quaint village nestled at the foot of the majestic mountains, lived a young woman named Elara. With raven-black hair that cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall and eyes that held the wisdom of ages, she was a source of curiosity and wonder for all who knew her.
By Bagwasi Dennis2 years ago in Writers
