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Getting to Know Colleen Millsteed, Author of Battle Angel — I have been writing poetry most of my life, as I found it a productive way to deal with my emotions, beginning in my teen years. …

Vocal + Member since May 2021 (Vocal + Membership happily cancelled in April 2023) — I joined Vocal Media in May 2021 and since then I have been pleasantly surprised at a number of achievements in my writing. I know I have personally grown in all areas of my writing since joining Vocal Media and I’ve made a number of great friends. …

Two steps forward, one step backwards — Heartbreak, Agonising pain, Grief, Sorrow, Depth of depression. Joy of anticipation, Laughter from the belly, Happiness, Excitement, The preciousness of touch. Heart-swelling love, Tears of joy, The gift of giving, Adoration, Sexual attraction. Love at first sight, The bond of parenthood, Friendship, Sisterhood, Sibling love. Death of a loved one, Sobbing…

Feel the fear and do it anyway — She has found her courage to show her vulnerability, In an effort to forestall the pain on the horizon, Forgiveness is battling with the closure of her heart, In a spontaneous moment, she feels enlivened. Time is of the essence; she’s well aware, She knows the possibilities are not endless, Soon, the…

Take no prisoners — There’s been times where I’m coasting through life, Comfortable in the fit of my own skin, I’d wake in the morning and smile at the new day, And every minute of each hour would be felt as a win. But although I was not in an identity crisis, Or confused at…

With little left in the end — I’ve answered to many labels within my lifetime, But sadly nothing lasts forever, Devastating crippling loss as they slowly fall by the wayside, As I traverse this life in my stalwart endeavour. It all started with the label ‘baby girl’, But then I grew up to become a teen, Which soon revolved…

Nothing more than crumbling rubble — The heart aches knowing the possibilities have been lost, Nothing can ever be the same again, I’ve no idea how to heal the gaping wounds, Or how to dull the throbbing pain. Can I ever forgive you for my broken soul? Yes, forgiving will be the easy part, But can I ever…

The beauty of innocence — This poem has been written as part of Sahil Patel’s Lifeline’s poetry prompts. Thank you, Sahil for the invite. Today’s prompt is: Poetry is a great way to reconnect with your inner child. Write a poem describing the delight, innocence, and nostalgia that are evoked when an adult finds a…