Call for Community Poetry Submissions

When I first dreamt up Heartsong Herbs, I never could have imagined the amazing community that we’d be supported by. The love, creativity, and devotion to the plants in this community is tremendous, and we are so grateful for each and every one of you for being here.

In the spirit of circulating these gifts, I’m excited to announce our first ever call for community poetry submissions!

Six poems/musings will be chosen to be featured in our newsletter, and if your poem is selected, you’ll receive a FREE tincture of your choice as a thank you. Poem and submission guidelines are outlined below:

ELIGIBLITY

  • Submissions are open to all individuals age 18+

  • Submissions must be original work, previously published pieces are also welcomed.

THEME

  • Poems and musings should revolve around the themes of personal experience with an herb or plant, connection to the planet, or more broadly how the practice of herbalism shapes the relationships between us and the planet, our communities, or one’s self.

POEM GUIDELINES

  • Poems should be no longer than 250 words.

  • Submissions should be written in English or accompanied by an English translation (to be published together)

  • You may submit up to 2 poems.

SELECTED POEMS

  • We’ll choose our 6 favorite poems that meet the above guidelines.

  • The authors of the selected poems will be mailed one free tincture of their choice from available supply.

TERMS

  • This call for submissions will be promoted via our community email newsletter and Instagram.

  • By submitting your poem or musing through the form below, you grant Heartsong Herbs permission to publish your work through our newsletter and social medial channels.

  • Please indicate in the submission form if you would like your name and social media profiles to be shared.

HOW TO SUBMIT

  • Subscribe to our email list—make sure that the sign up box is checked if you’re not on it already!

  • Submit your poem via the form below.

  • Submissions close October 16th 2023 at 11:59 pm EST.

If you poem is selected, we will reach out via email with information on how to choose your tincture and when you can expect to see your poem featured! 💛

Please email any questions to info@heartsongherbs.com

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