Issue of May 8, 2017

No Ordinary Recital by Terry Petersen — Cover story fiction life love

Jack has made a promise to his grandson that he will make it to his violin recital, but Jack is not known for keeping his promises.

Other Mothers by Cheryl Haimann — Poem unrhymed

On Mother's Day, we remember that there are many ways to be a mother.

RFSOB by Vipsania Lim — Poem unrhymed

A poem inspired by David Lehman's poem "SF".

Rosary by Amanda Girard — Poem unrhymed

"The white bead rests between my two fingers..."

Out with the Trash 15 by Sand Pilarski — Serial fiction life relationships

Once words are said, they are out there in the universe, echoing forever, and you can't put them back in your mouth. Maybe Mark should have remembered that and kept his trap shut...