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 issue contains poems by 47 poets, short stories by 10 authors and artwork from 5 artists
Our next issue - submission deadline 25th March 2012 is an unthemed issue.
Humorous and controversial submissions are welcomed.
CONTEST
The winners of our 2011 and the commended poems have been announced!
Read the results of the 2011 contest here
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.
We publish three editions of our online magazine during the year at approximate four-monthly intervals.
Every year we hold a poetry contest
with prizes.
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