Issue Two | February 2021
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letter from the editors |
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In the months leading up to our launch, we honestly did not expect much—maybe three submissions on the first day followed by much thumb twiddling. But our expectations were entirely lost in the whirlwind that ensued when all of you incredible readers, submitters, and contributors unleashed hundreds of fresh, incredible pieces in which we found so much genuine delight, moving despair, and unwavering thoughtfulness. Thank you to everyone that made our first issue such a delight, and now, thank you for everyone who joined in the process of constructing our second issue, which we hope will fire you up in the same way it did us.
And some of that energy—we hope—can be directed to help create a better world. As a living and breathing entity, Ample Remains is not only bound to but also represents our world: both what we embrace and what we condemn. In this issue, you will find two pieces that force us to grapple with two current humanitarian crises that demand, and deserve, immediate action. Mandy Moe Pwint Tu’s “No good night” recounts the anxiety of talking to her mother on the phone following the military coup in Myanmar that began earlier this month. Her poem captures the fear she grapples with every day: uncertainty of the fate of her home country and her family who reside there. Since then, the fascistic military government has continued their fight to lock down all communication entering or exiting the nation. We at Ample Remains stand with the democratic protestors in Myanmar and vehemently denounce the leaders of the coup and their attempts to seize power. We urge you to continue educating yourself and others on the Myanmar coup, sign petitions to maintain its global attention, or donate to support the Burmese protestors and charities. Briana Gonzalez’s “San Antonio” weaves a dreamy love story in the streets of the titular city, but our thoughts remain with the thousands suffering in Texas from the winter storms due to governmental ineptitude, corporate greed, and the ignored climate crisis. You can donate to support relief efforts through Capitol Hill Outreach Medics by tagging donations with “Texas Mutual Aid." Americans in particular, we ask you contact and ask your senators and representatives to send relief and aid to Texas. Take note of these pieces and let them sit within you. Please consider rising with us and others against these grave injustices in whatever capacity you can. Don’t allow these crises to slip away from the public’s attention: we must work together to keep them in the foreground of the public’s attention. We believe the words we share can affect things for the better. Even if just a little bit, we must strive for better. |
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With Hope,
Briana, Carlos, & Sydney |
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I. on place and memory
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II. on consumption and grief
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III. on love and time's passage
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Things I Would Tell My Fourteen-Year-Old Self as She Crochets a Blanket
Shelly Jones creative nonfiction |
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IV. on bodies and lore
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Thank you for reading and trusting us with your words.
Submissions for our March Issue are open now.
Submissions for our March Issue are open now.