Day: July 4, 2023 - Written Tales

This Is Now, and That Was Then

September 1, 2024July 4, 2023 Guest Author

In Thomas Harrison Humphreys’ poem “This Is Now, and That Was Then,” a young boy reflects on the wisdom imparted by Ol’ Mr. Freeman during his daily ritual of raising and lowering the flag. Through simple yet profound lessons, the poem captures a timeless message of respect for the past and the value of striving towards ideals, no matter the imperfections.

Appearances

September 1, 2024July 4, 2023 Guest Author

In Phil Temples’ flash fiction “Appearances,” Henry Weinstock returns from an extraordinary journey through time, space, and the multiverse, ready to resume the life he left behind as a college freshman. As he faces the reality of unfinished degrees and mounting student loans, the adventure of ordinary life now beckons, grounding him after his cosmic odyssey.