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Hear Your Poem on The Poetry Vessel Podcast

Are you a poet looking for a new audience?

We invite you to submit your poems to be featured on The Poetry Vessel Podcast!*

For these special episodes, we’ll select 1 Featured Poem and 1-2 Poems from “The Mystery Box” to read aloud as a springboard for poetic discussion.

The featured poem will be read near the beginning of the podcast episode, and “Mystery Box Poems” will be randomly selected at…well, a mystery time during any podcast episode (see below).

Your poem could also be featured on our blog or discussed in other videos on The Poetry Vessel YouTube Channel. We'll reference your poem to educate listeners on the principles of poetry and to deepen our poetic conversations.

We look forward to your submissions.

  • If your poem is chosen to be featured, we will e-mail you in advance of the episode's air date.

    Please see our Terms & Conditions regarding instructions if your poem receives publication after submission.

  • If your poem is selected for The Mystery Box, you’ll receive a secret message (okay, an email) letting you know that your words have been carefully sealed inside the box—where they’ll await their moment of reveal.

    But beware: poems are drawn at random, guided by chance, intuition, and a touch of magic. They may surface in any episode. So keep your eyes and ears open…

    Please see our Terms & Conditions regarding instructions if your poem receives publication after submission.

    • 1. How will my poem be displayed?

    Poems will be read aloud with the original text from your poem displayed on screen in a creative manner at The Poetry Vessel’s discretion.

    • 2. How will I be notified if I’m selected?

    Due to the nature of our filming schedule, submission periods may be longer than a typical magazine.

    FEATURED POETS: If your poem is chosen to be featured, we will e-mail you in advance of the episode's air date.

    MYSTERY BOX POETS: If your poem is chosen for the mystery box, we will let you know via e-mail. Keep in mind, mystery box poems are drawn at random. They may surface in any episode. So keep your eyes and ears open!

    • 3. What happens if my poem is published after I submit to you?

    Please see our Terms & Conditions regarding instructions if your poem receives publication after submission.

Complete the form below for your chance to have your poem on the podcast.

*Currently, we offer free submissions for all poetry. While we aren't a paying market, we're dedicated to helping your work find a new audience through The Poetry Vessel.