EDITOR’S NOTE

Thus begins 2015. According to Plato: “The beginning is the most important part of the work.” That being true, we decided to let our SLR readers start us on what we hope to be an exciting literary journey through the year.

For the first issue of 2015, we bring you the winners of the Third SLR Writing Competition on the theme of “Beginnings”. You will find a wide interpretation of the theme, reflecting our resolution to continue to publish a variety of literary opinions, ideas and expositions.

Entries have been edited for formatting and grammatical purposes. The panel of judges credited them for their originality, command of language, expression of thought and new perspectives.

Wishing everyone a prolific and happy new year!