Clepsydra is a literary and art magazine dedicated to amplifying the voices of those fascinated with the flow and movement of words. Its focus? The power of words, art, and moments that characterize our experiences—the majestic, ominous, and captivating.

Clepsydra is a literary and art magazine dedicated to amplifying the voices of those fascinated with the flow and movement of words. The clepsydra, an ancient water clock dating back to approximately 600 BCE, measures time by using the flow of water. It is the same flow and movement of moments that punctuate and characterize our experiences.

 

Similarly, Clepsydra wants to see the flow of words that can sustain and nourish us all and the art that accompanies it on the journey. Contemplate upon the majestic waterfalls and splendid cascades that clutch our eyes or feel the slow trickle of a rivulet emptying out into an imposing ocean. Yet also consider the ominous implications of its power seen in colossal tsunamis and thrashing waves. No matter what its connotations may be, and regardless if it ensnares us and makes us lose track of time—or perhaps break the clock from its gravity, Clepsydra desires to devour it all.

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Torrent

Change rarely happens in a single moment. It gathers slowly—through voices raised, truths uncovered, and people refusing to be pulled under. Like the tide, justice moves in rhythms: advancing, retreating, and returning with greater force. Over time, even the strongest shorelines are reshaped.

In our seventh issue, tide, we invite work that explores social justice in all its forms: resistance, solidarity, grief, memory, survival, and hope. 

Send us pieces that confront what power tries to bury and illuminate what endures. Write for those pushed to the margins. Write toward a future remade by collective force. Like the tide itself, let your words return again and again until they cannot be ignored.


Poetry Submission Guidelines  

At this time, no literary works other than poems may be submitted.
Up to five poems are allowed in a single document.
There is no line minimum or maximum.
Please start all poems on a new page.
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.
Any spacing and margin size are accepted, as long as the text is clearly legible.
Please do not write any text that can identify the poet (name, awards, etc.) on the submission.
Please have the submission in a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.  The filename should include the title of the entire piece.
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.

Art Submission Guidelines  

Any and all mediums of art may be submitted.
Up to three pieces of art are allowed on a single submission.
Please do not write any text that can identify the artist (name, awards, etc.) on the submission.
Please compile and submit the works in a ZIP file. The ZIP filename should be the title of the entire collection.
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.

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