Volume 21 Issue 2

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Abstract

This issue of Nebo: A Literary Journal, published in Fall 2006, is deeply connected to the impact of Hurricane Katrina and the devastation in New Orleans. The cover, featuring imagery tied to the storm’s aftermath, sets the tone for a collection of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction exploring survival, loss, resilience, and the storms—both literal and metaphorical—of life. Originally archived as Volume 21, Issue 2, the print edition is labeled as Volume 25, 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 Tommy Bourgeois, this issue features a poignant range of literary voices responding to disaster, displacement, and the human experience. Fiction selections such as "Ted’s Incident" by Stanley Trice grapple with themes of control, power, and consequence, while "For Once" by Sarah Elizabeth Schantz examines life’s unexpected turns and the illusions of control. The poetry section includes "Chocolate Swirl" by Michael Karl Ritchie, a stark and evocative reflection on the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans after the storm, and "The Power of Poetry" by David J. Rothman, a call to writers to engage with the world’s evolving crises.

This collection weaves personal narratives with broader cultural and political themes, capturing a moment in history while exploring literature’s role in processing tragedy and transformation.

Recommended Citation

(2025) "Volume 21 Issue 2," NEBO: A Literary Journal: Vol. 21: Iss. 2, Article 2.
Available at: https://orc.library.atu.edu/nebo/vol21/iss2/2