Holiday Packages
Vocal Gifts
Holidays, both large and small, bring their own kind of baggage-boxes with them. I didn't realize before this week how a holiday, be it religious, national, or personal; they seem to stir my heart to write.
This is a gathering of that writing. If some of these speak to you, or if they might begin a conversation or provide solace to others, feel free to share.
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Ribbons!
No Need for Ribbons is a brief poem that traces a lifetime of longing.
Gramma's Ribbon Box was a Runner Up in the 2024 Reflections in Verse Challenge
Holiday Humor
The DI-Why Sequel includes a link to part 1. I am not afraid to laugh at myself.
I Would Starve is This Was my Career isn't (shocker!) about Vocal, but my imagined other writing job.
When We Take Time to Think
Midnight Prayer is a quiet self-exam
Do You Hear What I Hear is one of my 'Jessica stories'. (Resemblances to the author in these stores will not be confirmed.)
Listen! comes to mind as a nice partner for the poem above.
Cold Coffee Morning is another 'Jessica story' (Perhaps Jessica should cut down on the caffeine? Scribbling a note to myself...)
Holiday Dread is Comin' to Town because not everything is jolly
Holiday History Pieces
It's a Good Friday was written because some 'holidays' have a varied history.
The 12 Days of Christmas Controversy was entertaining to research. What do you think is correct?
Imbolc, St Brigid, Lupercalia, Candlemas... and Groundhog's Day? This was a piece where the research was so much fun.
Wedding and Anniversary
Love from A-Z is about a personal milestone day seen looking back. I have a few wedding pieces, and this abecedarian poem was tricky to compose.
As Long as We Both Shall Live was written to honor a couple whose wedding I officiated.
A few more
A Bookseller's Week Before Christmas will resonate with many people that have worked retail.
Not Enough Chairs at the Table was written for Thanksgiving, but unfortunately could be any holiday gathering.
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I have others on January Resolutions, Halloween Treat Suggestions for busy parents, Summer July 4th memories, Mother's Day, birthdays,... heck; I've written now 505 (as of today) pieces, poems, stories, and articles on the Vocal platform.
Please let me know in the comments
- which holiday piece was best?
- what holiday should I take on next?
About the Creator
Judey Kalchik
It's my time to find and use my voice.
Poetry, short stories, memories, and a lot of things I think and wish I'd known a long time ago.
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Comments (3)
Holiday Dread is Comin to Town made me chuckle so relatable that not every holiday is all jolly.
Wows Judey! You're officially a Vocal 'O.G.' Writer. That's quite a list. Congratulations Top Story-an!🎊
Congratulations on your Top Story🤩