ABOUT US

Who Are We?

 

The Universes Poetry is a an emerging literary journal dedicated to capturing the experience of awe.  

 

Our Mission

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Science has shown that experiencing awe has enormous benefits. It increases feelings of humility and interconnectedness, strengthens social bonds, and activates regions of the brain associated with empathy and altruism. It can inspire innovation and creativity. It can even dilate our sense of time! We seek to harness the transformative power of awe through poetry.

 

What Do We Look For in a Poem?

 

We look for poems that are lucid, succinct and clear. Think Mary Oliver, Wendy Cope or Billy Collins. Leave us feeling as if we have pulled back the curtain on the human experience. You can interpret the theme of 'awe' in a broad way - sometimes a well written poem can be an awe-inspiring experience in itself! 

Who Can Submit?

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We work hard to promote both well established and emerging poets worldwide. In particular, we are committed to amplifying the marginalised voices. 

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For information on submitting your work to us, please see our submissions page. 

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Stay in Contact!​

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You can keep up to date with our work on our website or Instagram page.