Issue of December 16, 2024

New People by Leonard Henry Scott — Cover story fiction life

Leonard Henry Scott is a Bronx born and raised graduate of American University, with an MLS degree from the University of Maryland. He was on the staff of the Library of Congress for many years and presently resides in National Harbor, Maryland.

What Did I Do When the Lights Went Out? by Dan Mulhollen — Essay

Ahh, candlelight...

Infinite Lies by Sparsh Paul — Poem

"...a minefield in your poisoned heart..."

Moonstruck Blues by Frank De Canio — Poem

"...it had been announced to half the world..."

Answered By Silence by Rp Verlaine — Poem unrhymed

"...leaving me a little room for doubt..."

As We Waited for Chris by Donna Dallas — Poem unrhymed

"...the strongest trees bend with the wind under the silent moon..."

Coffee Mug by Snigdha Agrawal — Poem unrhymed

"...bore the brunt of arguments..."

Evergreen by Scott Thomas Outlar — Poem unrhymed

"...We are the natural touch of winter..."

The Local Wildlife by John Grey — Poem unrhymed

"...each life form struggles and strains to survive..."

The Minister's Blatant Display of Cruelty and Carelessness by Ndaba Sibanda — Poem unrhymed

"...illegal miners were ensnared inside a mine in Stilfontein...

Too Many Poets These Days by Jason Ryberg — Poem unrhymed

"...there’s not enough time..."

Urban Swerve by Stephen Kingsnorth — Poem unrhymed

“Bless you– I don’t know where it came from” by James Croal Jackson — Poem unrhymed

"...it is sin to let a sneeze slip unnoticed..."

Consolaçam 12 by Ron Singer — Serial fiction

Malka and Moise cannot help but celebrate their daughter's wedding...