Issue of August 10, 2020

Sentience by Roger Ley — Cover story speculative fiction

Roger Ley was born and educated in London and spent some of his formative years in Saudi Arabia. He worked as an engineer in the oilfields of North Africa and the North Sea, before pursuing a career in higher education.

Death after Dinner by Jerry Guarino — Fiction humor

Donuts are dangerous, there is no doubt...

Tango 2 by Beate Sigriddaughter — Fiction life love

Although a little insecure about her shortcomings as a dancer, Tara cannot deny the allure of the tango...

Bulawayo's Benediction by Ndaba Sibanda — Poem unrhymed

"if ever there was a beautiful brook, then she is the one..."

Confession of an unlived life by Mike Zone — Poem unrhymed

"...guilt stricken on the cold kitchen floor..."

Contrast by Terry Petersen — Poem unrhymed

"...listen to commentary about hate and racism..."

Love is a Verse by Gopal Lahiri — Poem unrhymed

"...You come from a place where moon swifts to mirth..."

Rigged by Brian Rihlmann — Poem unrhymed

"...study the faces of the aged..."

Thinking of You Is Full of Comfort (#197 - 201) by Xi Nan (Nancy) — Poem unrhymed

"...The tree branch we took back from the lakeside..."

Tiger Bite by Ursula McCabe — Poem unrhymed

"...I can still conjure up the fear..."