Sergeant Mackey

by Dwight Jenkins

Poem


Answer to Our Youth

by Dennis O’Brien

Poem


Our Lonely Death

by George Nolta

Poem


The Light Bulb Man

by Sean Parrish

Prose


Waves of Life

by Michele Johnson

Poem


Empty

by Michelle Pond

Photograph


GOOD-BYE FOREVER TO MISS COCAINE

By Thaerius Berry, Army

Writing Type: Poem

This letter is to say good-bye. I've made up my mind
that I don't need you in my life any more.
Things I see in stores that I want to buy
and places I want to go, I can't,
because you take all of my money.
I'm tired of being broke and wearing dirty clothes
because I can't afford to wash them,
and going hungry because I can't buy food.
I've been introduced to a Higher Power
that gives me hope, joy, inspiration
and teaches me how to be honest with myself.
I will not miss you, Miss Cocaine,
because I've also found something
to keep me busy to fill that void.
With me working with my Higher Power,
I will never need you in my life ever again.
Good-bye forever ... I'm in recovery.

Notes: Sharon Stine

They Were Warriors First

by Matthew Davison

Prose


Combat Nursing

by Louise Eisenbrandt

Prose


A Knock on the Door

by Diane Wasden

Prose


The Nurses and Staff of My VA Hospital

by Jeffrey Saarela

Poem


Empty

by Michelle Pond

Photograph


Medication Blues

by Lynn Norton

Poem