I want so much to not want you, Yet with every breath, you flood my mind anew I try to shake these thoughts away, But in that effort, I only find I miss you more each day Fingers locked, I drift softly in your touch, Yet I hold back, afraid to fall too much Your ...

It takes a village. A common phrase when speaking of raising kids. I believe it also applies to nursing. Nurses have many roles in healthcare. More than the departments that they work in: emergency room, ICU, home health. Hospital workers have unique personalities that join together and create a community. There is no one-size-fits-all for ...

In Deep WaterIn Deep Water: Chapter 1 In Deep Water: Chapter 2 In Deep Water: Chapter 3 In Deep Water: Chapter 4 In Deep Water: Chapter 5 In Deep Water: Chapter 6 In Deep Water: Chapter 7“It can’t be,” Sophie whispers for the seventh time, eyes glued to the computer screen on the desk in ...

I’m the Salem girl,the one who diedupon a lonely hill,accosted and condemned. Betrayed by fellow kin,I begged them to live,assuring them of my divine truth,my salvation promised by scriptures. “Anyone found a witch,shall be put to death,”thine scripture says,as taught from birth. How can that applyto an obedient childof my heavenly fatherbeing more than faithful? ...

I left my bones behind to rotBeneath a grave of fallen leaves.I gave thanks for the peace it broughtAnd left the world behind to grieve. As Autumn took her yearly throne,She wrapped me in her sweet decay.My flesh returned to earth and stone-The final act of life’s ballet. Editor: Michelle Naragon & Shannon Hensley