Poets:
Adaley June  
Akriti
Amanda Kay Burke
Bekah Halle
Carlo C Gomez
Caroline Shank
Chris Saitta
Dianali
Kalliope  
Khoisan
Lori Jones McCaffrey
Maddy
Marc Morais
Maria Etre
Melancholy of Innocence
Nat Lipstadt
Nishu Mathur
Nylee
Old Poet MK
Patty M
Peter Gerstenmaier
Pradip Chattopadhyay
Sable Nocturne
Sarita Aditya Verma
Thomas W Case
Traveler

Number of Poems: 10 original poems per poet
Word Count: Each poem should ideally not exceed 40 lines (unless agreed otherwise)
Themes: None
Title Format: Each poem must be titled and not labeled as "Untitled"
Author Bio: Include a 50–100 word bio, written in the third person

📄 Formatting Guidelines
Spacing: Single-spaced within poems
Alignment: Left-aligned or centered (unless the poem’s form demands otherwise)
One Poem Per Page: Start each new poem on a separate page

⚖️ Editorial Process
Light Editing Only: Poems will be lightly proofread for punctuation/grammar. Major edits will be discussed with the poet.
Sequencing: Final poem order will be determined by the editor(s) for thematic flow and balance. Each poet will submit preferred first and last poems selected for poem order.

📅 Key Dates
Submission Deadline: [01/05/2025]
Final Review/Proofing: [15/05/2025]
Estimated Release Date: [TBD]

📚 Publishing Details
Publisher: Self-published via Amazon KDP
Trim Size: 5.5" x 8.5" Most poetry collections for balanced layout
Royalties: Hello Poetry

✨ Extras (Optional)
Dedication: Poets may include a 1–2 sentence dedication at the beginning of their author bio page
Quote or Epigraph: Include 1 favorite line/quote if you'd like it (author bio page)

Some days I laugh,
other days I disappear.
Both are parts of healing,
I’ve learned not to fear

I don't want to be the last petal to fall
Don't want to be the only one at last call
I don't want to live over the hill
I don't want to be the last one that will

Don't want to be the last of my friends
Don't want to be the last to trend
Don't want to go in the out door
Don't want to go on about this anymore

When covered in darkness
Seek the light
Let it cover you like a coat
Protecting
When full of despair
Seek the light
It will warm you
When the mind is empty
Seek inspiration

When feeling lost
Seek the light
When overwhelmed
Trust yourself to see it through
One step at a time

When nothing seems right
Look to what you have
We all have treasures
Whatever they may be

When tired and fatigued
Try something new
It doesn’t matter what
When bored
Learn something

When the heart is empty
Seek art and music
Anything creative
Let it lift you up
Cleanse you

When you feel alone
Help another
Stand in the light
It will guide you
Always

You use is far better than the speech,
Use it gently and softly.
16/4/2025

I pray,
   to find a way.
To express,
    with success.
What I need,
     to say.

There is a moon up in the sky ,
another one that walks the earth.
I deeply love them both.

Is this what is hurting you ?
Is this why you are walking away in silence ?

If only the Moon had a voice ,
it would have smiled and whispered-

" He loves me only because
in me, he sees you."