Welcome to the PoCoChapMo ‘24 Poetry Submissions thread!
This is the place to share your finished poems for consideration in the official PoCoChapMo Chapbook. We are excited to compile a collection of the best works from this month’s event, showcasing the incredible talent and creativity within our community.
Submission Guidelines
How to Submit:
Post Your Poem: Share your finished poem in this thread with a clear indication that it’s for the official chapbook.
One Submission per Post: To keep things organized, please submit one poem per post.
Formatting: Ensure your poem is formatted clearly and as you would like it to appear in the chapbook.
Title: Include the title of your poem at the top of your post.
Eligibility:
Only finished poems created during PoCoChapMo ‘24 are eligible for submission.
You can submit multiple poems, but each poem must be posted separately.
Make sure your poem adheres to the community guidelines and is your original work.
Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: Submissions must be in by October 1st.
Selection Announcement: Selected poems will be announced on October 18th.
Note on Feedback and Workshopping
If you’re looking for feedback or want to workshop your poems, please use the Feedback Corner thread. This thread is strictly for final submissions only.
Example Post
Title: Whispers of the Night
Poem: In the stillness, shadows dance, Whispers weave a silent trance. Moonlight casts a silver hue, Dreams awaken, pure and true.
Author: Alex
Official Chapbook Compilation
At the end of the month, we will compile an official PoCoChapMo chapbook, featuring selected works from participants. This collection will be edited by Poet Laureate Adam Gary, ensuring a high-quality publication that truly represents the best of our community.
This is in addition to your personal chapbook poetry collection. We want you to succeed and we hope each poet will submit a 'final' poem for the collection. There is no requirement to submit, but we think it would be nice to include your poem.
Engage and Celebrate
Feel free to read and comment on the poems submitted here, but remember, this thread is strictly for finished submissions. Let’s celebrate each other’s work and look forward to an amazing chapbook!
Thank you for sharing your poetry and being a part of PoCoChapMo ‘24. We can’t wait to see the beautiful collection we’ll create together!
Good Grief
Grief carries with it the undone
Retrofitted into new experiences
Overtly cradled by second chances
Wherewithal the bounty is lonesome;
Trusting the process, while skeptic of patience -
Holding on is letting go, in equal and opposite directions.
NC