The Beast in Its Tracks

Josh Ritter's breakup album is smaller than his previous work, but it stops short of pure self-satisfaction.

Opening Remarks

Opening Remarks for the 2022 Poetry Issue from Whitney Rio-Ross

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Two Types of Ibeks

First Place: "Two Types of Ibeks" by D.S. Martin

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Avocation

Second Place: "Avocation" by Seth Wieck

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My Daughter Asks for a Pomegranate

Third Place: "My Daughter Asks for a Pomegranate" by Rachel E. Hicks

The Fare Forward Interview with Sofia M. Starnes

An interview with former Virginia poet laureate, award-winning author of six poetry collections, and translator Sofia M. Starnes. Conducted by Whitney Rio-Ross.

The Fare Forward Interview with Travis Helms

An interview with the founder of the LOGOS Collective. Conducted by Sarah Clark

Etherized

Cocktail Recipe: Etherized

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The Freshet

Honorable Mention: "The Freshet" by Magda Andrews-Hoke

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Rekindling

Honorable Mention: "Rekindling" by Deb Williams