The Lyric

Open now for poetry.

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The Lyric is a long-running magazine devoted to traditional poetry, especially rhymed verse and traditional forms.

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poetryLiteraryHumorCloses May 1, 2027Pays: No payment; contributors receive a complimentary copy and are eligible for quarterly and annual prizes totaling $700.

Traditional poetry is preferred, especially rhymed verse and traditional forms, with occasional blank or free verse. About forty lines is the usual limit. Themes should be varied, accessible, and generally avoid contemporary political or social grievances. Poems must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere; translations are not published. Submissions use different mailing addresses by season.

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