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"

 

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Bookshop                      »

  

Susan's Story                »

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.

ARCHIVES

  

July 2008 issue                   »

  

Nov. 2008 Isue                     »

PUBLISH YOUR OWN 
CHAPBOOK OF POEMS

Please see our Publishing section for advice and help with publishing your own poetry chapbooks.

Visit Helen's website:
www.helenbarlev.com

  

Visit Johnmichael's website: 

http://johnmichaelsimon.webs.com/

  

  

© 2008 Cyclamens and Swords Publishing
Contact us: johnmichael@cyclamensandswords.com

 

  

 

Cyclamens and Swords Publishing

ANNOUNCING OUR 2009 POETRY CONTEST

Submissions now open!

Click here for Guidelines

Click here to read last year's contest winners