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ISSUE NO. 13

August 2025

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Poetry

The Silent Path

“The Well-Trodden Path” by Justin, 2004, acrylic on canvas, Boom Gate Gallery

On an icy day, we’ll meet again,

On a silent path, free from pain.

No greetings spoken, no sparks to fly,

Just a quiet knowing in each other’s eye.

In a fleeting second, let the past awake,

The hidden love we dared not stake.

Memories rush in, a flood so sweet,

Of whispered promises we could not keep.

Consoled by remembrance, from depths so deep,

Emerge the moments that we still keep.

From the well of the elapsed, our story told,

A love once hidden, now brave and bold.

On an icy day, we’ll meet again,

On a silent path, free from pain.

No greetings spoken, no sparks to fly,

Just a quiet knowing in each other’s eye.

In a fleeting second, let the past awake,

The hidden love we dared not stake.

Memories rush in, a flood so sweet,

Of whispered promises we could not keep.

Consoled by remembrance, from depths so deep,

Emerge the moments that we still keep.

From the well of the elapsed, our story told,

A love once hidden, now brave and bold.

How to Make Bannoffee Pie in a Secure Unit

By Garth

A sweet treat using buy-up staples.

Creative

ISSUE NO. 20

1 MIN READ

I Am Tired

By Anthony

Tired from being told what to do. I am tired of love, tired of being deemed guilty, tired of my own remorse. I am tired of my own self-doubt, my own shadows and especially tired of my own face.

Creative

ISSUE NO. 20

I Hate You, Crystal Meth

By Mackenzie

Hate’s a strong word, but for you it’s reserved. I hate what you’ve taken from me, my parents, my childhood and my glee.

Creative

ISSUE NO. 20

1 MIN READ

Twelve Years Trying to Patch Up My Soul

By Abynei

My blue eyes look so drained, but I’m strong, I’ll make it through.

Creative

ISSUE NO. 20

1 MIN READ