Solitude by the Sea

by William Anderes

Poem


Combat Nursing

by Louise Eisenbrandt

Prose


The Light Bulb Man

by Sean Parrish

Prose


The Turret Guard

by Jack Tompkins

Sketch


Courage

by Jason Bartley

Poem


Crab Story

by William Perry

Prose


HUG-A-HERO DOLLS

By George Higgins, Army

Writing Type: Poem

Little boys and girls love hugs
From their mommies and daddies,
But now they must have a Hug-a-Hero doll.
While their mommies and daddies
Are overseas on their country's call,
These children must hug a look-a-like
Hug-a-Hero doll.
The dolls show photos of their parents
In military uniform,
For parents know missed hugs
Can make their children unhappy.
Some get sick and cry in their beds
For their parents, they shake and quiver.
And for these children, their parents
Are the ones we can't deliver.
So to take their place,
The children have a Hug-a-Hero doll
'Til their parents return
From their country's call.

Notes: Pris Chansky

My Trip to Catalina

by Jonathan Craig

Prose


This Road I Am On

by David Marchant

Poem


A Knock on the Door

by Diane Wasden

Prose


What a Beauty

by Jack Tompkins

Sketch


A 1984 Exception

by Katherine Iwatiw

Prose


Jamie and Roxy

by Richard Wangard

Prose