Call for Poetry Submissions:
Threads of Connection

Submission CLOSED

Thank you to everyone who submitted their work.

Theme: Threads of Connection

Threads of Connection: You are invited to explore and reflect on the power of connection, empathy, and support in the healing process. Connection is open to interpretation in the broad sense (e.g.,human relationships, animals, and nature).
Poems can be free verse, narrative, lyrical, or experimental
Maximum 2 submissions per poet
Open to poets worldwide
Poems should be unpublished and original work, in English
Maximum 40 lines per poem, font size 12 point, sans serif.
File types: PDF or .docx.
AI-assisted submissions not permitted
Include a brief bio (50 words or less) with your submission
Start with your name in bold and write the biography in the 3rd person (e.g. She, he, they, not 'I')
Names of books in italics, names of poems in single quotation marks.
Single spacing
Poets retain all rights to their work. Participants grant Peonies & Prose the right to publish their poem in our anthology, in print and/or on our website, and on social media with attribution.
Entry fee: $20 USD

Threads of Connection: Poems that celebrate or elicit the healing power of connection, empathy and support. Connection is open to interpretation in the broad sense (e.g.,human relationships, community, animals, and nature).

Judging Criteria: Originality, creativity, and emotional impact
Publication in the inaugural edition of our online literary space, Peonies & Prose.
Special recognition for outstanding poems: 1st place: $500 USD; 2nd place: $250 USD; 3rd place: $100 USD; Honorable Mention: $75 USD.

Explore the emotions and experiences of healing through the threads of connection
We’re looking for creative, authentic poems that share a story
Draw from personal experiences, observations, or imaginative scenarios
Use language that is authentic, evocative, and meaningful.

Submit your Poem by October 5, 2024. (CLOSED)