In this issue: poems by Gillian Devereux, Maggie Golston, Kathleen Hellen, David McAleavey, and Nate Pritts. You’ll also find Marc Watkins' story about a backwoods marriage and the compromises of queer life in rural America, and a story by David Vardeman featuring illustrations by Harriet Burbeck. This issue also features excerpts from Gemma Cooper-Novack’s novel Go Home Faster and Jade Sylvan’s memoir Kissing Oscar Wilde (with photos by Caleb Cole). Paintings by Keith Francis explore the power of natural forces, and photographs by Amber Tourlentes delve into the changing character of Boston’s Gay Pride Parade.