August 1976 Contents Feedback Boyd K. PackerSpiritual Crocodiles Leonard J. ArringtonJoseph Smith and the Lighter View Winners: The 1976 New Era Writing, Art, Photography Contest Newell Dayley“Let Me Soar” Selected Poetry and Photography Winners Selected Poetry and Photography Winners Kevin MerrellTo Learn the Basics of Fish Movement Kevin MerrellPerspective Charlene SequinPoem by Sequin Kristine StonesFrog Catching 1966–1976 Christine Layton(Genesis 21:14) Robert D. RidouttPoem 1 by Ridoutt Robert D. RidouttPoem 2 by Ridoutt Kevin MerrellCrush Judd TurnerTrain of Thought Judd Turnertalking small Jacqueline RolfsonFor Jayne Don HemingwayOn Keeping a Diary Kristin HardyHeartthrob Catastrophe Marvin PayneSome Thoughts on Songwriting Dayle G. AshLiving Up to Nicknames