Written by Fin Hall. She was just walking home. Just Nothing else, her alone As she had a right to be As every person has a right to do To walk alone, unafraid, As she had every right to do. Why should it be, In this century, That she shouldn't have that right?

"Hyo-In, your dad and I think you should cancel your Spring Break trip to Morocco." "No, Mom, we already booked everything. We'll be fine, we're all young and healthy." Boston - Lisbon - Madrid - Marrakech: Getting lost in the windy streets of medinas. Eating lamb tagines and drinking mint tea.

Written by Ellen Huang. Years from now, sermons and wisdoms will tell of my bravery in the face of wily woman, nameless woman, thirsty for exotic drink from this fortunate slave. Years from now, they will erase sex, yet imply it everywhere. Of course, he was tempted, they will say, but of course, he never thought of it.

Written by Reed Venrick.

Artwork and poetry by VaL Smit. When the frosts of winter had ceased Its snows melted Its cutting winds ameliorated; The pain will subside Our blood in our veins no longer frozen; Spring will draw on Greenness will grow over the brown beds Refreshing it daily Suggesting the thought that Hope travelled there at night And left each morning brighter traces of her steps VaL Smit © VaL Smit is a South African artist and poet based in Cape Town.

Almond Syiem is from Shillong in Northeast India. He writes poetry, songs, short stories, and reflections on themes related to politics, justice, reconciliation, relationships, and Christian spirituality among others. He shares some of his poems in his blog and true-life short stories in his other blog www.storythejourney.wordpress.com.

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