The Space He Left by SK Richardson
the job of a mother Every word I soften, Every lie I tell, It’s to protect her from the father you never wanted to be. What do you mean you’re moving? Your daughter lives here. Daddy’s really busy. I don’t …
The Hike by Jerrod Whaley
Characters Kate – Female. Active and outdoorsy. Patient. Wearing hiking shoes, baseball hat, shorts and a t shirt with a small backpack. David – Male. Outdoorsy in spirit. Active…online. Wearing athletic shorts and tennis shoes with a baggy shirt or …
Only a Volunteer
Wm. F. SanthuffMed. Dept. 4th Field ArtilleryCamp ShelbyHattiesburg, Mississippi Written circa 1917 or 1918 And be led to the train by a band; And put in a claim for exemption, Oh! Why did I hold up my hand? Why didn’t …
Stories from the Passenger Seat by Kimberly Golchin
My father served in Iran during the late 1970s, a turbulent time in Iran’s history. The country was changing quickly under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi’s rule. Western influence had modernized cities, but political unrest and inequality simmered beneath the surface. …
One Woman’s Path to Managing PTSD and Finding Stability by Marie Rodriguez Carrillo
After returning home from her deployment, Sergeant Lisa Ramirez found the transition to civilian life far more challenging than she expected. The sights and sounds of everyday life sometimes triggered intrusive memories, leaving her anxious and exhausted by nightfall. Despite …
Night Fall by Frank Almonte
The sun has set, colors faded Traces of color, and stars are shaded The trees stand great against the darkened sky The birds are settled, only owls fly The blanket of deep rich ebony is profound To see it takes …
In Darkness by Andrew J. Belet
a hot wind smell of grease stink of sweat breastplate heavy roaring through valleys so majestic in daylight sun ominously splayed out an open door no feelings put away in a box forgotten unwanted …
Photography by Mike Zimbleman
Mike Zimbleman USAF at Liberty Bell Before Deploying to England 1967 Mt. St Helens from the same vantage point in 1975 and 2010