
	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 third issue. It contains over 90 poems by 34 poets, short stories from 7 authors and a Poets/Artists section containing work by 10 artists who also write poetry as well as two regular artist pages. Our poetry section includes poems on the theme "BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS"

ANNOUNCING
THE THEME
FOR OUR NEXT ISSUE

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

Not what you might expect

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 7, 8 and 9 of Susan's Story.