Mike Singleton π Mikeydred
Stories (3489)
Filter by community
Hard Times
Introduction This is for Harper Lewis's "Take Off Your Prose" Challenge that you can check here: Hard Times β¨οΈπ¦π²π¦β¨οΈ You Make Things So Hard For Me You Give Me Morning Wood, See But It Is Sticky And Wet The Log Fire Remains Unlit So It Looks Like We'll Both Freeze β¨οΈπ¦π²π¦β¨οΈ
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred 15 days ago in Poets
The Perils Of A Vocal Creator
Introduction Still relevant, maybe even more so This might sound like a moan, and in some ways it is, but on top of this, I still maintain that Vocal is an excellent if flawed platform, and is my own preferred platform of choice.
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred 15 days ago in FYI
Hey Aye
Introduction This is still relevant. It's eleven thirty post meridian in Newcastle upon Tyne. Maybe I should be going to bed, but in half an hour I can do my next Wordle play and share it with my friends. Still, I am just going to put some unresearched (apart from my own experience) thoughts on how we are affected by the growing spectre and bogeyman that goes by the name of AI (Artificial Intelligence).
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred 15 days ago in Futurism
To Write A Villanelle
Introduction The villanelle is now my preferred poetic form. My audience and friends tell me how good my villanelle's are but they seem to be scared of the form. While I have written many excellent villanelles none have been awarded a Vocal Top Story, though that may be because I am on Vocal's naughty shelf, they don't see me as a poet or writer.
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred 15 days ago in Writers
Start Again
Introduction This is a prose poem from Harper Lewis's challenge that you can join in here: Start Again β¨οΈππ₯π§Ύπ₯πβ¨οΈοΈ I Working In The Detritus And Wreckage Left By The Wrecking Ball Of The Hateful Favourities And Their Despicable Enablers They Call Me A Mendacious Abusive Cheat π₯π§Ύπ₯ And The Wole World Believes Them I Feel Abandoned But I Will Never Back Down π₯π§Ύπ₯ Hammering At The Brick Wall Of Ignorance One Day I Will Make It Fall Like Jericho My Power And Endeavour Will Never Diminish Every Day It Will Get Stronger π₯π§Ύπ₯ Encouraged By My Friends And Admirers Sixty Two Days Since The Wrecking Ball Hit And The Ignorant Perpetrators Just Laugh They Been Warned π₯π§Ύπ₯ I Will Be Smiling Soon That Is Definite β¨οΈππ₯π§Ύπ₯πβ¨οΈοΈ
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred 15 days ago in Poets
Avalon Magic At Glastonbury Tor
Introduction This is my ninety-first piece inspired by Angie Livingstone's magnificent artwork. This is An Ekphrastic Chant-Royal. The form was introduced to me by Marilyn Glover in her wonderful work here, which surely deserves a Top Story:
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred 15 days ago in Poets
A Little Vocal Reciprocal Challenge
Introduction I think this is a good thing to try again This is just an idea I had for maybe bringing Vocal Creators closer together. I did produce this piece to add favourite creators to your profile a while back and while it got good feedback I've only seen a handful of people implement it, though I personally found it good for discovering new creators. If my friends like a creator, then the chances are I will also like their work.
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred 17 days ago in Humans
You Never Noticed
Introduction This is very true of my situation on Vocal now A tongue-in-cheek piece about being unappreciated by employers. How many times have I handed in my notice and suddenly become an irreplaceable member of staff? It is quite amusing
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred 17 days ago in Poets
A Tale Of Two Kitties
Introduction This is just another excuse to share pictures of some of the cats that I see on my walks, and that sometimes come to demand treats at my back door. There was just Mrs P at first, but now she is followed by another that finishes the treats that Mrs P leaves if the magpies and birds don't get there first.
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred 17 days ago in Petlife
