We hope each of our issues reflects life, but our 11th issue in particular paints a full picture of life's cycles, no matter the location or time period linked to the work. In fiction, K.W. Oxnard, Gregory J. Wolos, Michelle Ross and others elucidate how life's events can shape us, and in nonfiction, Leslie Hill and Chila Woychik join their colleagues in the art of letting us into their lives, and thus, encouraging us to reflect on our own. In poetry, writers Alexa Doran, Uche Ogbuji, Derek Otsuji, and others touch on everything from current events to everyday objects and tasks to remind us that every moment counts. Our cover artist, Joan Desmond, rounds out the entire gorgeous package. We're particularly proud to reveal a new feature, Contributor Comments, in which each writer tells us about the inspiration behind their work.