Issue of June 29, 2026

Victory Has Its Losses by Edward Michael Supranowicz — Art

'What used to be called "zero sum games" where one person wins only when another person loses is basically what happens in classism and capitalism. Maybe some of either may seem to be harmless or of benefit to the "common good". but no matter how well-intentioned and sportsmanlike competition is there is always some harm because the predatory instinct once activated is always out for "blood."'

Moments in Time by Alice Baburek — Cover story speculative fiction

Every movement has a consequence...every word, every meeting...

The Dent by Rajeshwar Mittapalli — Fiction life

A theory can seem correct -- until someone else's theory of reality stops it cold.

Eyes of Love by Jimmy Lisotto — Poem

Jimmy Lisotto is a poet in New Hampshire. He believes that poetry is a medium that can connect people from all walks of life.

A Heartfelt Story by Jack Phillips Lowe — Poem unrhymed

...“I’ve always loved this tune"...

A History of Violence by Frederick Foote — Poem unrhymed

"It starts with the relationship..."

A Life By the Sea for Me by Bradford Middleton — Poem unrhymed

"...its like nothing else in the world...."

Closed at Dusk by Donna Dallas — Poem unrhymed

"...I watch myself stare into you..."

Dark side by Sunil Sharma — Poem unrhymed

"... A liminal moment, the dusk..."

Ideals Revisited by Scott C. Holstad — Poem unrhymed

"...hollow fairy tales..."

It’s Familiar to Fun and Foreignness by Ndaba Sibanda — Poem unrhymed

"Football is a competitive lovely sport..."

Living For The Past by Don Edwards — Poem unrhymed

"The Confederate statue looks north..."

The Interior Castle by Abigail George — Poem unrhymed

"...They talk about Gaza less and less these days..."