Ian Tramm, YinD 131 Dear Passenger, During Pre-Service Training Peace Corps staff really drives it home that service is a series of pretty drastic ups and downs. They even mapped out statistically […]
Peaks and Valleys
When I Lose Myself
Moises Puentes, 131 TESS There are no sounds but those the mountain commands A thousand creatures communicating their nature The waters of the river crashing against the rocks It used to be […]
It’s No Secret
Andrea Aribe, 130 YinD It’s no secret: I left everything behind. It’s okay. I am a survivor. I made a new life. I found love, But it’s time to leave. […]
The Family I’ll Never Have Again
Emily Maginnis, 131 TESS Mom doesn’t answer my calls, Then I remember the time and stop trying. I ask Dad about his day, The details are many but I only catch some. […]
There’s a Free Breakfast at the Heartbreak Hotel on Khaosan
Anonymous Are you really a PCV if you’ve never cried on a late-night bus ride? Never felt tears trace your stress-creased face falling, speckling, seeding the rice fields over […]
Feelings Untitled
Anonymous, 131 PCV first love easily forgotten memories sunken to the bottom of “Yeah, I’m down for another shot!” that’ll be one thousand baht classic songs and I feel alright jamming out […]
Delirium Poem
Kevin Lentz, 131 YinD Once you have read the poem all the way through, try reading only the first lines of every stanza all together. Then, do the same with the second, […]
Rainy Season
Artwork and poem by Natalie Heinitz, 131 YinD Today I am grateful for shelter. I am thankful for strong roofs and thick walls and dry clothes. I am grateful for the […]
Mold, Sweat, and Bugs
Caitlin Navratil, 131 YinD In the style of “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss Do you like mold, sweat, and bugs? I do not like mold, sweat, and bugs! Would […]
Honeymoonin’
Caitlin Navratil, 131 YinD Is this the honeymoon? It feels too soon to tell. I can’t tell if you’re swell or sweltering, but I think maybe both. Do I love you, or […]
A Wave Full Love
Andy Cole, 130 TESS (little) Slow, to drop below, (unique) Zero. (flurries) Quietly. Slowly, falling from the sky. Breathe in. Slowing down, time… Breathe out. An icy snowflake. Joyful, Magical. Kindly collecting. […]
47 Peace Corps Volunteers, 1 Day
Anna McGillicuddy, 129 YinD – Close of Service Speech I’d like to begin my speech with a thank you to staff Ajaans and Khun Thanakom for giving us voices, Training staff for […]
Without Words
Jenny Samuelson, 130 YinD
Returning Home
Halli Benson, 130 TESS Working through a tough moment in Haikus Staring at the tile What do I feel or not feel I guess I am numb The river calms me I […]
An Ode to Thai Children
Anna McGillicuddy, 129 YinD most days I struggle to teach you in Thai without feeling deflated but your forgiving eyes and big smiles are in languages that need not be translated. you’re […]
