Volume 29 Issue 1

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Abstract

This issue of Nebo: A Literary Journal, published in Spring 2015, showcases a diverse collection of poetry and fiction that explores themes of identity, existentialism, and the transformation of human experience. The issue, archived as Volume 29, Issue 1, corresponds to the print edition labeled Volume 33, Issue 2. 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.

Editor Winston Wright, in his farewell editorial preface, reflects on his journey as a writer and editor at Arkansas Tech University, highlighting how literature serves as a window into the thoughts, inspirations, and inner workings of writers from diverse backgrounds. This issue presents a varied selection of contemporary poetry and fiction, featuring both established and emerging voices.

Key highlights include:

• "Saddle" by Austin Lange, a lyrical meditation on youth, change, and the intimate connection between humans and animals.

• "PMDD in Love" by Brittany Pickens, a powerful poetic sequence exploring emotional intensity, hormonal cycles, and the raw experience of love and self-destruction.

• "A Long Stretch in the Slammer" by Bruce McRae, a poem that paints a bleak yet evocative picture of an abandoned prison and its echoes of forgotten lives.

• "Until Tomorrow" by C. F. Lindsey, a literary reflection on mortality, friendship, and the healing power of nature.

• "An Occurrence at the Light Rail Station Ceremony" by Deraid Hamilton, a satirical short story about bureaucracy, transit systems, and the absurdities of public policy.

• "Scorched" by Nicholas B. Morris, a harrowing war narrative that explores moral decay, violence, and the consequences of blind obedience.

• "America, The Beautiful (Whore)" by Desha Star, a poem that critically examines social justice, inequality, and political hypocrisy in modern America.

• "Zeppelin" by Kayla Clark, a story about nostalgia, rock music, and the pain of confronting family history.

• "Standing Still" by Krista Lindenberg, a meditation on yoga, mindfulness, and finding balance in a chaotic world.

• "A Portrait of You" by Lewis Roberts, a love poem that examines beauty, perception, and the power of memory.

This issue of Nebo continues the journal’s tradition of exploring the complexity of human emotions and experiences through a variety of literary forms.

Recommended Citation

(2025) "Volume 29 Issue 1," NEBO: A Literary Journal: Vol. 29: Iss. 1, Article 1.
Available at: https://orc.library.atu.edu/nebo/vol29/iss1/1