Wind’s War
A blustery day of early Fall, a war ‘between wind and trees The broganned breeze trumps boldly into…
Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli
I am probably just one more person shouting my opinion into the void on this matter but I’m…
Blue Butterflies
The war ate the 14-year-olds. Such were the days, when young boys wielded swords and died on these…
Winter Warriors
I have examined the night sky. Seen appear the moon, stars, and meteors. During winter’s freeze, Orion, lost…
A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum
“No matter how many books you’ve read, how many tales you know, believe me: no one has ever…
Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan
In the direct aftermath of completing Emily A. Duncan’s debut novel, Wicked Saints, I must admit that I…
Dream for Peace
I always have a dream Flowing into my veins like a stream Throughout my life I wander about…
Resistance Women by Jennifer Chiaverini
Resistance Women is a well-researched, compelling novel that details life in Germany from the late 1920s through World War…
The Last Year of the War by Susan Meissner
The Last Year of the War by Susan Meissner is a poignant, informative novel that highlights a little mentioned, shameful piece…
I am the war she talks about
We don’t talk about our dark days. Of all earth’s lush night plant life, you choose to call…
Lest we forget Grandad’s dog, and other stories
I remember the feel of his fur, and can almost remember his smell. Standing next to him was…
Martial Warriors
As the northern breeze passes by the men in green spurt Through the wild trees, Some in anticipation,…