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

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October 1, 1942

Moderate Fable

By Marguerite Young

In seasons of doubt, in seasons sceptic of love Yet here did seven bridegrooms softly come Each with translucent bone and glistening spittle To claim the daughter of God, as […]

October 1, 1942

A Crystal Principle

By Marguerite Young

From crucial elements, as light, water, fire, air, Is crystal evolved by the slow dazzle of beads Cloudless twin moons in true curve, God’s tears And only tear, as the […]

October 1, 1942

Three Poems

By Jean Garrigue

1. When the mouse died at nightHe was all overgrown with delight,His whiskers thick as a woodFrom exploring the Polar cupboardAnd his eyes still agapeFrom risky accomplishment.No honor or drum […]