Pen In Hand is the official literary and art publication of the Maryland Writers’ Association. It is published biannually in January and July. Contributors to this issue: Gandharva raja, editor; Eileen Haavik McIntire, MWA President Poetry: Edna Troiano, Cliff Lynn, Andre McDowell, James D. Fielder, Michael Irving Phillips, Katie Brewster, Cary Camarat, Rissa Miller, Nelson E. Brown Short Story/Flash Fiction: Karen D. McIntyre, Barbara Pengelly, C.B. Anslie Memoirs/Personal Essays: Victoria Clarkson, Eric W. Shoemaker, Barbara Mischke, Karen Bennett, Farrell Levine Young Adults: Flash Fiction: Nina A. McCormack Young Adults: Poetry: Julia Q. McCormack Art/Photography: Penny Knobel-Besa Drama: Gandharva raja