Issue of August 19, 2024

Smokin'! by Evan Kaiser — Cover story fiction horror

Evan Kaiser is a retired physician who practiced primary care medicine in southeastern New England for over twenty-five years. He currently lives with his wife in the Providence, RI area and enjoys painting, reading, cooking, and birding.

Green Room by Stephen Kingsnorth — Poem

"...I’m told that change is all around..."

The Interval by Lucius Falkland — Poem

"...With you, I’m deep in drama..."

In Memoriam II: 4 by Pranab Ghosh — Poem haiku

Memories in haiku

Getting Better by Lynn White — Poem unrhymed

"...even though it doesn’t feel that way..."

Happiness Is for Cowards by Iren Petrova — Poem unrhymed

Iren Petrova was born in Sofia, Bulgaria, in 1993. Her poetry is focused on topics like women, sin, religion, motherhood and asks deep psycho-social questions.

In Defense of Fall Ball by Matthew Johnson — Poem unrhymed

Matthew Johnson is the author of "Shadow Folks and Soul Songs"(Kelsay Books) and "Far from New York State" (NYQ Press).

Knowing How to Tithe by Richard D. Hartwell — Poem unrhymed

"...but they come at a cost, right?..."

The Tourism Bus Arrives by Kushal Poddar — Poem unrhymed

"...perhaps they seek that face who never returned home..."

What's the Point? by Bradford Middleton — Poem unrhymed

"I shave my head when I’m down..."

When I Leave You by Nolo Segundo — Poem unrhymed

"...Do I yet know how much I love you?..."

With Its Highs and Lows, Life Can Be a Meaningful Melody by Ndaba Sibanda — Poem unrhymed

"...Songs are therapies for the soul..."

Wright County by Jim Bates — Poem unrhymed

"...The old farmhouse a dream come true..."