The Pocket Poet – An International Poetry Journal is a quarterly publication dedicated to short-form poetry.  

The Pocket Poet – An International Poetry Journal is a quarterly publication dedicated to short-form poetry. We welcome poets from around the world and publish work that is concise, creative, and memorable. Alongside our journal, we produce special poetry anthologies celebrating diverse voices and poetic traditions.

​The Pocket Poet celebrates the art of brevity in poetry. Our mission is to provide an international platform for poets who express powerful ideas and emotions through short-form verse. We welcome diverse voices, styles, and perspectives while fostering a global community of readers and writers.
 
What We Publish
We seek original and engaging poetry, including:

Short Poems

Haiku

Senryu

Tanka

Micro Poetry

Short Free Verse

Short Prose Poems

Experimental Short Poetry

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Submission Requirements
Submit up to 5 poems in a single document.

Poems should generally be 15 lines or fewer.

Work must be the author's own original creation.

Submissions must be in English.

Simultaneous submissions are accepted; please notify us immediately if a poem is accepted elsewhere.

Previously published work is not accepted unless requested for a specific anthology.

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Formatting
Submit files in .doc or .docx format.

Use a readable font such as Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri (11–12 pt).

Include page numbers if submitting multiple pages.

Place your name and email address on the first page.

Each poem should begin on a new page when possible.

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Author Bio
Include a brief third-person biography of 50–100 words. You may mention previous publications, awards, current projects, or relevant literary interests.

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How to Submit
Email your submission to:

thepocketpoetjournal@yahoo.com

Subject Line: Poetry Submission – Your Name

Attach:

Poetry manuscript

Author bio

Optional author photograph (high resolution)

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Response Time
We aim to respond within 4–8 weeks. Response times may vary depending on the volume of submissions received.

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Rights
Authors retain copyright of their work. Upon publication, authors grant The Pocket Poet:

First electronic publication rights.

Non-exclusive archival rights to display the work on our website and associated digital platforms.

After publication, rights revert fully to the author. We request acknowledgement of first publication in The Pocket Poet if the work is republished elsewhere.

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Editorial Policy
The editors reserve the right to decline submissions that do not meet our editorial standards, formatting requirements, or publication needs. Minor editorial changes may be suggested before publication.

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Payment
At present, The Pocket Poet is unable to offer payment. Contributors receive publication credit and promotion through our journal and social media channels.

We look forward to reading your poetry and discovering new voices from around the world.


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The Pocket Poet 

<b>Call for Submissions: The Pocket Poet (Inaugural Autumn Issue 2026) </b><div><b><br></b><div>We are thrilled to announce the launch of The Pocket Poet, a new international poetry journal dedicated to powerful poems in small spaces. We are officially opening submissions for our Inaugural Autumn 2026 Issue and invite poets from every corner of the world to share their work with us.</div><div><br></div><div><b>What We Seek</b></div><div>We are looking for original, engaging poetry that thrives in brevity. This includes:</div><div><br></div><div><ul><li>Haiku, Senryu, &amp; Tanka</li></ul><div><br></div><ul><li>Micro Poetry &amp; Short Free Verse</li></ul><div><br></div><ul><li>Short Prose Poems</li></ul><div><br></div><ul><li>Experimental Short Poetry</li></ul></div><div><br></div><div><b> Submission Guidelines:</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><ul><li>Capacity: Submit up to 5 poems in a single document.</li></ul><div><br></div><ul><li>Length: Poems should be 15 lines or fewer.</li></ul><div><br></div><ul><li>Originality: Work must be your own original, unpublished creation.</li></ul><div><br></div><ul><li>Language: English-language submissions only.</li></ul><div><br></div><ul><li>Simultaneous Submissions: Accepted; however, please notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.</li></ul></div><div><br></div><div><b> Formatting Requirements</b></div><div>To ensure a smooth editorial process, please follow these guidelines:</div><div><br></div><div><ul><li>File Type: .doc or .docx only.</li></ul><div><br></div><ul><li>Font: Use a standard, readable font (Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri) at 11–12 pt.</li></ul><div><br></div><ul><li>Layout: Include page numbers. Please start each poem on a new page when possible.</li></ul><div><br></div><ul><li>Contact Info: Clearly state your name and email address on the first page of your manuscript.</li></ul></div><div><br></div><div><b>Author Bio</b></div><div>Please include a brief, third-person biography (50–100 words). Feel free to include details on previous publications, awards, or current literary projects.</div><div><br></div><div><b>How to Submit</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><ul><li>Please email your submission to thepocketpoetjournal@yahoo.com.</li></ul><div><br></div><ul><li>Subject Line: Poetry Submission – [Your Name]</li></ul><div><br></div><ul><li>Attachments:</li></ul><div><br></div><ul><li>Poetry manuscript</li></ul><div><br></div><ul><li>Author bio</li></ul><div><br></div><ul><li>Optional: High-resolution author photograph</li></ul></div><div><br></div><div><b>Response Time &amp; Rights</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>Response Time:</b> We aim to respond within 4–8 weeks.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Rights:</b> Authors retain full copyright. Upon publication, you grant <i>The Pocket Poet</i> first electronic publication rights and non-exclusive archival rights. Rights revert to the author after publication; we simply ask for acknowledgment if the work is featured elsewhere later.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Policy: </b>The editors reserve the right to decline submissions that do not meet our standards or requirements. Minor editorial refinements may be suggested prior to publication.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Payment:</b> At this stage, The Pocket Poet is unable to offer monetary payment. Contributors will receive full publication credit and promotion via our journal and social media channels.</div><div><br></div><div>We look forward to discovering your voices and building this community together.</div><div><br></div><div>The Pocket Poet</div><div>Small Poems. Lasting Echoes.</div></div>

Seeking small poems with big impact: Open for Autumn 2026 submissions!

Call for Submissions: The Pocket Poet (JANUARY 2027 Issue ) <div><br></div><div>We are thrilled to announce the launch of The Pocket Poet, a new international poetry journal dedicated to powerful poems in small spaces. We are officially opening submissions for our JANUARY 2027 Issue and invite poets from every corner of the world to share their work with us.</div><div><br></div><div>What We Seek</div><div>We are looking for original, engaging poetry that thrives in brevity. This includes:</div><div><br></div><div>Haiku, Senryu, &amp; Tanka</div><div><br></div><div>Micro Poetry &amp; Short Free Verse</div><div><br></div><div>Short Prose Poems</div><div><br></div><div>Experimental Short Poetry</div><div><br></div><div> Submission Guidelines:</div><div><br></div><div>Capacity: Submit up to 5 poems in a single document.</div><div><br></div><div>Length: Poems should be 15 lines or fewer.</div><div><br></div><div>Originality: Work must be your own original, unpublished creation.</div><div><br></div><div>Language: English-language submissions only.</div><div><br></div><div>Simultaneous Submissions: Accepted; however, please notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.</div><div><br></div><div> Formatting Requirements</div><div>To ensure a smooth editorial process, please follow these guidelines:</div><div><br></div><div>File Type: .doc or .docx only.</div><div><br></div><div>Font: Use a standard, readable font (Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri) at 11–12 pt.</div><div><br></div><div>Layout: Include page numbers. Please start each poem on a new page when possible.</div><div><br></div><div>Contact Info: Clearly state your name and email address on the first page of your manuscript.</div><div><br></div><div>Author Bio</div><div>Please include a brief, third-person biography (50–100 words). Feel free to include details on previous publications, awards, or current literary projects.</div><div><br></div><div>How to Submit</div><div><br></div><div>Please email your submission to thepocketpoetjournal@yahoo.com.</div><div><br></div><div>Subject Line: Poetry Submission – [Your Name]</div><div><br></div><div>Attachments:</div><div><br></div><div>Poetry manuscript</div><div><br></div><div>Author bio</div><div><br></div><div>Optional: High-resolution author photograph</div><div><br></div><div>Response Time &amp; Rights</div><div><br></div><div>Response Time: We aim to respond within 4–8 weeks.</div><div><br></div><div>Rights: Authors retain full copyright. Upon publication, you grant The Pocket Poet first electronic publication rights and non-exclusive archival rights. Rights revert to the author after publication; we simply ask for acknowledgment if the work is featured elsewhere later.</div><div><br></div><div>Policy: The editors reserve the right to decline submissions that do not meet our standards or requirements. Minor editorial refinements may be suggested prior to publication.</div><div><br></div><div>Payment: At this stage, The Pocket Poet is unable to offer monetary payment. Contributors will receive full publication credit and promotion via our journal and social media channels.</div><div><br></div><div>We look forward to discovering your voices and building this community together.</div><div><br></div><div>The Pocket Poet</div><div>Small Poems. Lasting Echoes.</div>

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