ONLY POEMS

ONLY POEMS is an independent, ad-free, reader-supported poetry magazine and community celebrating emerging and established poets. It connects readers and writers through daily poems, poet profiles, interviews, contests, workshops, essays, and live events. Readers can explore a large archive by poet or theme, discover a random poem, and enjoy a featured Poet of the Week and monthly Poem of the Month.

The magazine runs free themed poetry contests and offers awards and fellowships, including the Poet of the Year Prize, the Leonard Cohen Poetry Prize, and the Bob Hicok Fellowship for Poets. Its workshops help participants draft and revise poems, explore form, and learn about publishing, with live lessons available online. Writers can also access editorial feedback, guidance for MFA applications, self-paced creative programs, prompts, practical writing resources, and publishing advice.

ONLY POEMS publishes a magazine for stories and essays, accepts submissions, and features debut poets. Through memberships, readers can access exclusive perks, share their work, and connect with peers.