All the pieces are fantastic. Read them all. But knowing only Connie Borgelioen of all the submissions I was especially drawn to hers. Submerged. How touching! The ‘hardship’, once described as “salt-stiffened and cracked.” made me sad.
As did these other sections:
“Living with someone who’s hiding that they’ve fallen out of love with you is like holding hands with a ghoul in the dark.
“can’t see him. I’m alone and at sea.
“A sea of clean energy is an island, a marshland, a forest, an ice field; and I wait”
Thanks for sharing theses amazing artists’ words. All gems whose words are captivating. Thank YOU.
Selma! Thank you so much for reading everything. I really appreciate you coming here to read my essay and the other poems. I'm so glad you were moved by the words.
Jai-Michelle, you have put so much effort in curating this work around an evocative theme. The whole issue flows together really well. It's quite a journey that is the reader is taken on.
All the pieces are fantastic. Read them all. But knowing only Connie Borgelioen of all the submissions I was especially drawn to hers. Submerged. How touching! The ‘hardship’, once described as “salt-stiffened and cracked.” made me sad.
As did these other sections:
“Living with someone who’s hiding that they’ve fallen out of love with you is like holding hands with a ghoul in the dark.
“can’t see him. I’m alone and at sea.
“A sea of clean energy is an island, a marshland, a forest, an ice field; and I wait”
Thanks for sharing theses amazing artists’ words. All gems whose words are captivating. Thank YOU.
yes Conny's work is so moving, thank you so so much for reading, I hope you return and subscribe and continue to read the magazine
Selma! Thank you so much for reading everything. I really appreciate you coming here to read my essay and the other poems. I'm so glad you were moved by the words.
Wauw 🤩 what a beautiful magazine and such a delight to read all the contributions from so many lovely people 💕
So lovely to read through this magazine this evening and be introduced to so many talented writers. Thank you for the opportunity Jai xc ❤️🌷
You are so welcome Claire, your piece an invaluable part of the whole.
Jai-Michelle, you have put so much effort in curating this work around an evocative theme. The whole issue flows together really well. It's quite a journey that is the reader is taken on.
That is so wonderful to know that you felt the movement through the works. I am really grateful your amazing piece was a part of it.
Such great writing from all contributors💚