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P – Call for Submissions to Clepsydra Literary and Art Magazine. Theme: Cascade
Submissions have opened for
Issue 5: CASCADE.
Like the water rushing down a cascade, poetry can help express an outpour of emotions.
We share our feelings and express our emotions through the spoken and written word. However, barriers may exist to prevent sharing of thoughts and feelings leading to isolation and depression. It has been studied that poetry is an artform that allows people to express themselves in ways traditional communication cannot.
There is evidence showing the therapeutic benefits of poetry, even across various vulnerable groups such as those dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, seniors, including those with dementia, and troubled adolescents. Poetry acts as a non-medical intervention to promote public health and wellbeing, with significant potential in enhancing quality of life. Let us come together and freely share our thoughts and feelings—a cascade of emotions.
In our fifth issue, Cascade, we invite you to share your stories, feelings, wishes, fears, and maybe even a hint of your soul with others.
how to submit to clepsydra
submitting guidelines
poem submission guidelines
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At this time, no literary works other than poems may be submitted.
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Up to five poems are allowed in a single document.
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There is no line minimum or maximum.
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Please start all poems on a new page.
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Any font and any font size are accepted, as long as the text is clearly legible—unless this is part of the poet’s intention.
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Any spacing and margin size are accepted, as long as the text is clearly legible.
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Please do not write any text that can identify the poet (name, awards, etc.) on the submission.
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Please have the submission in a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. The filename should include the title of the entire piece.
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We only accept unpublished works. If your piece is accepted or will be published elsewhere, please notify us so we can withdraw your submission from Clepsydra.
publication information
Clepsydra does not charge for submissions and publications. At this time, Clepsydra is not able to provide payment for publication. Poets and artists will retain full rights after publication, but we would like to receive credit for the poem or art’s first publication.