ISSUE NO. 23
JUNE 2026

Creative

This section publishes creative contributions mostly from currently and formerly incarcerated people. It includes short-stories, poetry, creative nonfiction, art, and much more.

If you have something creative to submit to us, we would love to read it, or see it, and publish it in About Time – please write to us!

Latest

By Daniel

The pain that I feel, this place that I’m in, these four walls closing in…

ISSUE NO. 23
2 MIN READ
By Punkin

As this time comes to an end, I wonder which way the next will bend. The earth and moon will do their thing, I’ll embrace everything.

ISSUE NO. 23
2 MIN READ

Previous Editions

ISSUE NO. 10
May 2025

A Beacon of Joy

By Denis

In every ripple, her essence I find, a memory cherished, sweetly entwined. Her smile, a memory, forever aglow, like creeks that swell, and never forego.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 10
May 2025

Good Seed

By RM

Home sounds so sweet to the heart, if only shown from the very start. I only wish for my hands to be freed, don’t beat me up about my past. Coz I truly am a good seed.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 10
May 2025

Mind Incarceration

By Red Dragon

There's demons in my mind, I'm struggling to think. Life's leaving me behind, as deeper, I sink.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 9
April 2025

She'll Be Apples

By Angela

This image depicts the wild woman and the apple tree. It is inspired by the character 'Aofie' in this year's production.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 9
April 2025

Love Worshipful (a Midnight Repose)

By Jon

Some say Love is overrated. It has no relevance anymore I say. I know more than love unbound, I can make these prayerful sounds.

3 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 9
April 2025

Boredom

By Bukks

Here we are again, this day is just the same as last, I've done all I can do and yet it seems no time has passed.

3 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 9
April 2025

My Heart, My Soul

By Amaka

What filled my days before, I do not know. I have so much love within me, from inside my heart I glow.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 9
April 2025

Freedom Flight

By Joshua

I stand at my door and watch the birds, as they spread their wings and fly. Oh how wonderful my life would be, if I could fly so high.

3 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 9
April 2025

After Darkness Comes Light

By Rachel

When you feel broken and can’t remember who you used to be, please know that person is still inside of you, waiting to be acknowledged and validated. Find a calm place, go inside of your soul. That is where the goodness lies.

3 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 9
April 2025

Better Man

By R.M.

The same as I was, just in a different lane, because the monster in me I can now tame.

2 MIN READ

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