
	Publishing Fine Poetry, Prose and Art Cyclamens and Swords Publishing was founded in 2008 by Johnmichael Simon and Helen Bar-Lev. The name is taken from their illustrated book of poetry published by Ibbetson Street Press in 2007 the opening stanza of which appears below: "Life should be sunflowers and poetry symphonies and four o’clock tea instead it’s entangled like necklaces in a drawer when you reach in for cyclamens you pull out swords" This is our second issue. It contains poems by over 80 poets, short stories from 11 authors and 9 new galleries of artwork. A special section contains 98 poems from 48 poets on the theme of GENESIS. Don't miss our poetry contest with cash prizes totalling $450 and publication of winners. Deadline is November 30th so submit soon. See our Contest page for details.

ANNOUNCING
THE THEME
FOR OUR SPRING ISSUE

The theme for our next issue - submission deadline 31st January 2009 is:

Beginnings and endings

This theme applies to poetry submissions only. Short stories can be on any subject.

Feel free to interpret the theme as liberally as you wish. Humorous and controversial submissions are welcomed.


	About Us Cyclamens and Swords Publishing, influenced by the dichotomy of beauty and conflict that characterizes the world we live in, presents this site as an outlet and home for poets, writers and artists from all countries and outlooks. Our Online Magazine We publish three editions of our online magazine during the year at approximate four monthly intervals. Poetry competition Every year we hold a poetry competition with prizes. Serialized Novel In this issue - chapters 4, 5 and 6 of Susan's Story.