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Fostered Fiction, Jenna M. Handal Miss Apr 2023

Fostered Fiction, Jenna M. Handal Miss

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

"'Fostered Fiction' is about willful ignorance and the desire to create a false image, in order to maintain an impossible relationship. Despite no regret and the knowledge of its destructive nature and doomed fate, good moments are still remembered, and feelings of guilt linger."

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Consumerism, Rosselyn Pérez Apr 2023

Consumerism, Rosselyn Pérez

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

"'Consumerism' was inspired by the clouding uncertainty that it brings upon our society. The piece represents the search for who is guilty of the damage caused by consumerism and questions their unwillingness to fix it.

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The Mercurial Minds Of Medicine: A Poetry Collection, Rueida Ali Apr 2023

The Mercurial Minds Of Medicine: A Poetry Collection, Rueida Ali

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

"I decided to compose a poetry collection that allows one to delve into the complex thoughts of three important roles in medicine; all the poems focus on the double consciousness of either the caregiver, the doctor or the patient. The entire collection is based on emulating the narrative of Frances Burney’s 'Mastectomy,' reimagined in three different perspectives, while also emulating the forms and context of Hélène Cixous’ 'Laugh of the Medusa' and Amy Haddad’s 'Stereotactic Biopsy,' with the purpose of shedding light on a few of the many perspectives in the operation of a mastectomy."

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Hands Of Influence, Nicholas Waguespack Apr 2023

Hands Of Influence, Nicholas Waguespack

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

"A trace monotype layered over a regular monotype, this print explores the disappearing influence that my parents have on my life. Growing up their ideas and ideologies were forced upon me and this piece explores how I am trying to break free from these beliefs and ideas."

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Minute Details, Isha H. Patel Apr 2023

Minute Details, Isha H. Patel

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

"I drew this piece during a time when I was suffering depression, when all I wanted for was the pain and sadness to end. I painted this subconsciously not realizing at the time what it meant, I simply just did it. Later I realized that having gotten through my senior year, getting to participate in a medical assistant course, to do something that I want to do, something I love, I found light to keep going. That was my light in the darkness."

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A Seasonal Sonnet, Antonio Miguel Escorzon Apr 2023

A Seasonal Sonnet, Antonio Miguel Escorzon

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

"I created 'A Seasonal Sonnet' because of an assignment for my high school senior year British Literature where students had to formulate an original sonnet. I was ecstatic with the opportunity to create one, although I knew the difficulties in writing in the particular iambic pentameter. I started with seasons because I sought to give year-round aspects a substantial recognition. I kept the piece in a separate document when I graduated high school and became a student at NSU. When I heard about Digressions, I thought about giving myself a try in submitting my own work."

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A Requiem For Those Who Rest Their Wings, Adit R. Selvaraj Apr 2023

A Requiem For Those Who Rest Their Wings, Adit R. Selvaraj

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

"'A Requiem For Those Who Rest Their Wings' is a piece that emphasizes how nerve-wracking it is to leave your safe space and pursue your dreams. The author behind this piece has many dreams that require them to face their anxiety and present themselves to the world. The piece was especially inspired by the author's enjoyment of Japanese music, particularly the song 'Little Bird' by Chiaki Ishikawa."

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Purple Heart, Marieann C. Raguso Apr 2023

Purple Heart, Marieann C. Raguso

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

"As a combat veteran, I received a purple heart after my MRAP, armored truck, was blown up by an improvised explosive device (IED). It made me reflect on those who have come before me, and I wondered, how many women have a Purple Heart? The answer was less than 100 women have a Purple Heart, according to the Military Order of the Purple Heart in 2017. Having a Purple Heart is still a cauldron of mixed feelings for me, and I felt the urge to write about it."

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Two Pockets/Two Mindsets: Balancing Humility And Self-Confidence, Esther Hastings Apr 2023

Two Pockets/Two Mindsets: Balancing Humility And Self-Confidence, Esther Hastings

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

No abstract provided.

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Hysteria, Fidel E. Perez Pujols Apr 2023

Hysteria, Fidel E. Perez Pujols

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

"In my art, I like to capture moments where I feel an overwhelming amount of a particular emotion. Different shapes and colors allow me to express different ideas."

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Don't Take My Mask, Nicholas Waguespack Apr 2023

Don't Take My Mask, Nicholas Waguespack

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

"Featuring a traditional Mardi Gras mask, this Lino cut explores the societal pressure I feel to reveal and expose myself to the world and the comfort I feel in some ways by being hidden away. With today’s society so focused on content creation and posting, I find myself conflicted with the idea of exposing myself for notoriety online but also wanting to keep my life very much private."

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Loss Of Sight, Iksita C. Nallapaneni Apr 2023

Loss Of Sight, Iksita C. Nallapaneni

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

"This piece was created as I was exiting a very distressing time in my life. I had recently begun therapy and was using art to express myself. I had finally been experiencing clarity as opposed to the 'loss of sight' and clouded judgement, and painted this as a way to move past this stage in my life."

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There's Fresh Water In Afghanistan, Marieann C. Raguso Apr 2023

There's Fresh Water In Afghanistan, Marieann C. Raguso

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

"This piece outlines the reality of war and my experience as I saw it. Lives are always at risk of ending in the blink of an eye. The problem is not enough people are opening their eyes to see the world around them. We are trained to be brutal and dehumanize our enemies in the military, but what happens when the enemy is just like us?"

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Koonja's Death From Neville's Perspective, Michelle L. Gorodisky Apr 2023

Koonja's Death From Neville's Perspective, Michelle L. Gorodisky

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

In Grace Cho's memoir Tastes Like War, she states that her brother, Neville, was the one who had found her mother when she died. This scene will take place under Neville’s point of view, because his thoughts about their family’s situation are not examined very thoroughly throughout the memoir. Considering Cho and Neville’s starkly contrasting opinions about their family experiences, I thought it would be interesting to try reading this scene from Neville’s perspective."

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Awake 12:48 Am, Meghana S. Jagarlamudi Apr 2023

Awake 12:48 Am, Meghana S. Jagarlamudi

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

"'Awake 12:48 AM' was written during one of my sleepless nights. All of the memories from growing up as a second-generation South Asian kid came together to create a moment of self-realization about the pressure we face, not just beauty. When I first wrote it, the repetition of 'even if' showed my frustration of society telling us to find ourselves worthy even though it secretly favored another. Today, 'even if' has a different meaning to me; it should be a source of our determination despite any limits we face."

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Flowers In The Snow, Rueida Ali Apr 2023

Flowers In The Snow, Rueida Ali

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

"This disoriented poem serves as a poetic memoir of the fiasco that was my first few months in college. While each stanza explores a different experience or feeling, there is a consistent delirious tone throughout the poem. I watched as all aspects of my health deteriorated and felt myself reach sheer madness. In each stanza, I explore the highlights of my first semester, visiting sacrifices I never imagined myself to make because of the failures that persisted in haunting me."

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Blues Big Revenge, Fidel E. Perez Pujols Apr 2023

Blues Big Revenge, Fidel E. Perez Pujols

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

"In my art, I like to capture moments where I feel an overwhelming amount of a particular emotion. Different shapes and colors allow me to express different ideas."

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Love Me, Elisha Mendoza Apr 2023

Love Me, Elisha Mendoza

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

"Like my other poems, this piece was written on the spot. As for the inspiration and meaning behind my piece, I think a lot and feel strongly about love. I've never experienced romance or been in a relationship, so I tend to be in my head quite a bit and feel lonely from time to time. It makes me wonder whether or not I have a soulmate, and if that soulmate is myself. Self-love comes before loving another person, as they say."

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I Think I'Ve Processed It But, Amber M. Hockaday Apr 2023

I Think I'Ve Processed It But, Amber M. Hockaday

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

"I was sexually assaulted March 27th, 2021, around 3 am. I pretended like it was something I wanted, that maybe I wasn’t vocal enough in expressing that I didn’t want it, and maybe I acted like I enjoyed it, and that sent a mixed message. I didn’t want to tell anyone because I was afraid that I would be blamed. I had been in fight-or-flight mode for months without realizing it. I remember all the details of that night, but it no longer consumes me with overwhelming fear, it gets better, and this poem is proof of that."

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Full Issue Apr 2023

Full Issue

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

No abstract provided.

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A Doctors Visit, Italia P. Lewis Apr 2023

A Doctors Visit, Italia P. Lewis

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

"My poem follows the story of a woman's doctor's visit. It is meant to convey what women face in going to the doctor, highlighting how women's health is often ignored or pushed off as a nonissue. The inspiration for this poem came from a women's health class I took last semester, in which we read different passages about the disparities women face while trying to get medical help. From being gaslighted, ignored, and shamed for being unhealthy, my poem is meant to highlight each and every one of those issues."

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El Universo / The Universe, Cora J. Padilla Castillo Apr 2023

El Universo / The Universe, Cora J. Padilla Castillo

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

"In the universe you find things you want to see but at the same time you don’t. When in love you are vulnerable to the feelings that person can transmit to you. This poem is about a love wanting to be noticed for who they are. This individual wants the lover or person of interest to walk into their eyes and see their heart as well to feel their colors. In a way this individual struggles to be seen and prompts the question if they have seen them yet. Within the poem I wanted to also depict the value that …

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Drowning, Nicholas J. Waguespack Apr 2023

Drowning, Nicholas J. Waguespack

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

"This screen print represents how when growing up I felt like I was growing a lot of the times, wading water trying to stay afloat. It is an experiment in enhancing a screen print with water color paints."

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Leaving You, Julia Severance Apr 2023

Leaving You, Julia Severance

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

"The short poem, 'Leaving you,' was inspired by a long-term, high school sweetheart break up. For most of the relationship, I complied to the wants and needs of my partner. However, I was growing farther and farther from who I really was and what I truly desire in life. Not only was my love taken advantage for, but I also completely lost myself trying to love a man who cannot even love himself. 'Leaving you' is not about losing my ex, but rather gaining back all the love I gave up when I left the relationship."

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You Found Me (I Kept You), Alexandra M. Lens Apr 2023

You Found Me (I Kept You), Alexandra M. Lens

be Still

This poem is about multiple people in my life who have mentored me and helped me grow up in a safe and loving environment. They taught me important values, skills, and life lessons that I will always carry with me. The older I become, the more grateful I am for them.

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The Teacher - Volume 7, Nova Southeastern University Apr 2023

The Teacher - Volume 7, Nova Southeastern University

be Still

No abstract provided.

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From The Dean, Elaine M. Wallace Apr 2023

From The Dean, Elaine M. Wallace

be Still

No abstract provided.

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From The Editor, Janet L. Roseman Apr 2023

From The Editor, Janet L. Roseman

be Still

No abstract provided.

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A Memorable Mentor, Sumaiya Haider Apr 2023

A Memorable Mentor, Sumaiya Haider

be Still

A person can come into your life for a moment, but make an impact that lasts a lifetime. This piece reflects my gratitude for my attending and all the teachers in my life who gave me the opportunity to learn and grow into the person I am today. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

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She Whose Words Helped Me To See, Tara Mckenna Apr 2023

She Whose Words Helped Me To See, Tara Mckenna

be Still

This paper is a reflection on the interconnectedness of teachers and physician healers. Still, it identifies lessons that physicians can learn from educators in our lives and the importance of integrating these tools into how we teach patients about medicine.

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