"Even scientists can’t explain that animal instinct—
             their internal compass tuned
                     so finely to their first breath
                          it's as strong as gravity itself"

Internal Compass

      "an ancient universe

              rekindles in your eyes

glints of light pressed

          into dark matter resting

              like jewels in a pool of tar"

Neutron Star

"I inhale to make room in my ribs for your emptiness,
linger with this longing for less—just me
and you, alone, beneath a half-moon’s halo."

Ode to Alone

The "3 Elements" for this issue were "Ribcage, Cicada, and Unravel." See how I, along with other writers and artists, incorporated them into our work.

Molt

"The key still unlocks the side door
in my mind and lets out
a familiar groan as it peels open
to reveal them all bellowing inside—"

Old Key

"I witness you punching your way out,
breaking up through the cool damp earth 
that imprisoned you for years—
harsh sun on the surface blinding."

Amber Watson

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