Welcome to 3rd Muse, Issue 9. Another small issue this month; I have now officially, I think, resigned from trying to predict the volume of content for any given issue. It seems to parallel neither the number of visitors to the site, nor the volume of submissions received, on any given month.

So, to hell with with quantity. ;)

I'm pleased and priviledged to have the opportunity to present the poems in this month's issue. Many thanks to all contributors and readers as always. Once again a special thank you to Mary Beth for the cover drawing.

Enjoy the issue.

Mark Melton
Editor,
3rd Muse Poetry Journal