Read the winning piece of our 2025 Nonfiction Contest “Through the Mirror” by Jessie Cato selected by Lucy Ives.

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February 11, 2025

Second Epistle

By Jahan Khajavi

Once again I’m writing you — oh Hoopoe, darling.This morning’s more than just a little mad & loosedupon me, murmurates. This human me, who pinesfor paradise, believes in nil except each starlingleaves […]

February 11, 2025

First Epistle

By Jahan Khajavi

Dear Hoopoe, halvah-eyed — take flight & nothing more! You claim to be a poet-priest now; however, your fountain pen lies flat as your sword is wet & sharp.Little Bird — who shares my […]