Volume 18 Issue 2

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Abstract

This issue of Nebo: A Literary Journal, published in Fall 2004, features a diverse mix of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction, exploring themes of identity, artistic expression, societal critique, and personal reflection. Originally archived as Volume 18, Issue 2, the print edition is noted as Volume 23, Issue 1. Due to necessary metadata adjustments in the digital archiving process, some volume and issue numbers in the online collection may not match those printed in the original journals.

Edited by Nicholas B. Morris, this issue showcases a compelling selection of creative works. Poetry highlights include "Recipe for a Slam Poem" by Keith Franklin, an energetic and satirical take on spoken-word performance, and "Knitting Atropos" by Alana Merritt Mahaffey, which weaves a meditation on fate and mortality. Fiction contributions such as "Independence Day" by R.T. Smith offer vivid storytelling, while "Cured!" by Jim Meirose delivers an unflinching look at personal struggle.

In addition to poetry and fiction, this issue includes thought-provoking non-fiction, such as "In Traffic" by Keith Franklin, which critiques the overlap between materialism and spirituality in modern America.

This collection embraces bold storytelling, satirical commentary, and poetic introspection, making it an insightful and engaging issue of Nebo.

Recommended Citation

(2025) "Volume 18 Issue 2," NEBO: A Literary Journal: Vol. 18: Iss. 2, Article 1.
Available at: https://orc.library.atu.edu/nebo/vol18/iss2/1