Tipton Poetry Journal, located in the heartland of the Midwest, publishes quality poetry from Indiana and around the world. Statistics: This issue features 38 poets from the United States (20 unique states), and 1 poet from Ukraine. Our Featured Poem this issue is “Outside the Gate” written by Joel Shavisinsky. Shavisinsky's poem, which also receives an award of $25, can be found on page 1. The featured poem was chosen by the Board of Directors of Brick Street Poetry, Inc., the Indiana non-profit organization who publishes Tipton Poetry Journal . Cover Photo Winter Horizon by Robert M. O'Brien Book Review: Barry Harris reviews A Child's Sketch of the Afterlife by Brian Dickson