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"
We invite you to use Cyclamens and Swords Publishing as a stage for displaying your poetry, short stories and artwork. Controversial and humorous submissions are welcome. Poetry contests with cash prizes and publication of winners are a regular feature.
Our online magazine is published several times a year with each issue focused on a theme. Submissions are accepted from all writers, as long as the works comply with the editorial guidelines.
