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 56 poets, short stories by 12 authors and artwork by 10 artists and photographers
Our December 2012 issue - submission deadline 15th November 2012 will be a themed issue for poetry - "Home".
Short stories may be submitted on any subject.
Humorous and controversial submissions are welcomed.
Our Artwork section will include a ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHY section - please submit no more than 6 photographs
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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