Ashley Lima

Joined May 2021

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I think about writing more than I write, but call myself a writer as opposed to a thinker.

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On Creative Burnout. Top Story - August 2023.
I've hit a wall, and I'm probably burnt out creatively. I've been thinking to myself: I can't be burnt out right now. In fact, I feel like I'm in a sort of creative flow at the moment. I've been writing frequently, and big ideas have been at the forefront of my mind, so how can I sit here and make this claim?
By Ashley Lima3 years ago in Journal
Ode To BIC Lighters
Thank you for lighting my way By lighting the herb Covered in RAW paper Betwixt my middle and pointer finger. I stand perplexed by the fact that between
By Ashley LimaExclusive • 3 years ago
Ode to the Ballpoint Pens that I've Used and Abused
The way you allow me to convey My deepest, innermost secrets and shames Conventionally, On paper Is priceless. Even if you, yourself, cost 99 cents;
By Ashley LimaExclusive • 3 years ago
Nested Night Terrors
I've dealt with lucid dreaming, sleep paralysis, and nested dreams for a long time. Ever since I was a kid really. If you don't know what these are, I'll offer brief descriptions:
By Ashley LimaExclusive • 3 years ago
The Birth of Water
Long ago, when Earth was dull and barren, Giants roamed the terrain in search of meaning. Born of magma and flame, they emerged from the crust of our planet to wake it from its eternal slumber and bring life to its lifeless land.
By Ashley LimaExclusive • 3 years ago
Why I Use Vocal. Top Story - July 2023.
I joined Vocal in May of 2021. I found it when I was looking for writing contests to enter, something I've always enjoyed doing in my spare time. I began to use the platform periodically when a challenge held my interest, but I was never super active on the website until May of this year.
By Ashley Lima3 years ago in Journal
The Catcher In The Rye
Phonies, all of them. Not me, though - I would never. Who am I kidding? ------------------------- Inspired by Judey Kalchik. Read her original post here:
By Ashley LimaExclusive • 3 years ago
Deep Cuts - Volume 1
I found these in a Word document titled "Elemental." As far as I remember, it was meant for a project where all the poems related in some way to the four elements. It was never finished, in fact, it was never close to being done.
By Ashley LimaExclusive • 3 years ago
Townies [Draft]. Top Story - July 2023.
Townie (noun): an individual who has grown up and spent most of their life on Cape Cod. "What the fuck are you looking at?" Kenny yelled, blaring on the horn of his beat-up station wagon as a white, pristine, clean BMW X5 pulled out in front of him, unexpectedly. Kenny flipped the driver the bird before proceeding to ride his ass.
By Ashley Lima3 years ago in Critique
Barbenheimer
I guess I'll start out with the logistics. Barbenheimer is a portmanteau* for "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," two movies that are set to release on the same day, July 21, 2023.
By Ashley LimaExclusive • 3 years ago
One Man War
Sometimes I get down on my hands and knees And pray to a God that doesn't listen. A deity I don't believe in, Just to get something out into the void.
By Ashley Lima3 years ago in Poets
100 Thoughts in 20 Minutes
Judey Kalchik came up with this challenge, inspired by the ever-so-lovely food challenge that made the rounds over the past couple of weeks.
By Ashley LimaExclusive • 3 years ago