[OUT NOW!] Nothing Divine Dies: The Poetry of Nature (Vita Brevis Poetry Anthology, III)
What’s This Year’s Theme?
“In the woods, we return to reason and faith. There I feel that nothing can befall me in life, – no disgrace, no calamity…which nature cannot repair. Standing on the bare ground, – my head bathed by the blithe air and uplifted into infinite space, – all mean egotism vanishes. I become a transparent eyeball. I am nothing. I see all. The currents of the Universal Being circulate through me; I am part or particle of God.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nature
This volume is about experiencing nature, whatever that means to you. The quote above nicely approximates Emerson’s “Transcendentalism”: that the majesty of nature implies our own inner majesty, and that by spending time in nature, we learn about ourselves, our world, and (as Emerson would have it) “Creation.”
From a shaft of sunlight warming the floor of your city apartment to a lush forest by Walden pond, what is it about experiencing nature that pleases, fulfills, or enlightens us? There are no rules — write poetry that captures your unique experiences with nature, from a silent morning on the porch to a revelation at Yosemite.
Anthology Timeline
STAGE 1: Open Call for Submissions (October – November)
During this period, poets can send in their submissions.
STAGE 2: Proofing Accepted Poems (November – December)
During this period, poets will be notified of acceptance or rejection.Final revisions to bios and poems will take place.
STAGE 3: Publish the Anthology (December – January)
During this period, the anthology will be marketed and published.
Submiting Your Poetry
[Now Closed]
We prefer new work, but feel free to send poetry that has previously been published, so long as the rights reverted back to you. As a note, Vita Brevis tends to favor traditional poetry structure over those with highly complicated indentations and line breaks. Scroll through our past publications to get an understanding of the Vita Brevis style. Previously-published work is welcome.
For important dates, scroll to the bottom of this page.
HOW TO SUBMIT to VITA BREVIS POETRY ANTHOLOGY
Collect up to five poems that match the theme:Only submit poetry that clearly matches the theme. If you have poetry that doesn’t match this theme, you can submit it to our online magazine. Also, make sure you look over our Terms and Conditions.Compose an email to:-) Send an email to briangeiger@vitabrevisliterature.com
-) Please make the subject line “Anthology 3 Submission”Include the following information:1) Your author or pen name
2) A third-person bio shorter than 50 words
3) Up to five poems in the text of an email or a PDF.Optional: Share or DonateVita Brevis doesn’t believe in reading fees, so we need your support. If you’re able, please share this open call or donate to keep our poetry community alive using the button below. Most submitters don’t, but a handful do. Consider joining them. Let’s pay it forward, and keep art accessible.
For the first time in nearly five years, Vita Brevis is closed for submission. Read the full story here.
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A very topical and poignant theme Brian, and I’ll happily be submitting in due course .. Cheers from Geelong ..
Brian, thanks for answering my question: Do I understand submitting in the body of an email. . . or am I missing
a submittable management link? Kind regards, Nancy
Yes, in the body of an email or an attached PDF!
Vital topic for individual growth and for human survival, thank you.