Twenty–six letters. All the words in this book and all the words in the English language consist of varying combinations of the same 26 letters. From these letters poets, novelists, and playwrights have created the most compelling literary works in history—of seas and cities, men and women, failures and ambitions—weaving words into art. This issue of Earthwinds combines thirty–four pieces of art, thirty poems, four pieces of prose, and countless words to create a magazine that celebrates the 26 letters. Through them, a piece of our lives becomes a piece of yours. Hear the art. Speak the poetry. Feel the prose. 26
letters. Infinite possibilities.                                           
   —Catherine, Miriam, and Mary B.

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