Received my contrib copy of dream publication @prisminternational.bsky.social with my poem "Likeness". My brother Peter's been gone 25 years but grief remains fresh. Happy to see friends @rsitoski.bsky.social, Susan Wismer, @snehaskanta.bsky.social here. Thanks to Poetry Editor Ayda Niknami & team!

Major congratulations to the shortlist for our 2025 Grouse Grind Lit. Prize for V. Short Forms, as selected by our readers. We were presented this year with tough decisions, thanks to the outstanding quality of submissions. Winners' announcement forthcoming next week.

"...in Amber Dawn’s third solo collection of poetry and eighth book with Arsenal Pulp Press, constraint elevates and intensifies."-Teeth, Guts, and Growths: A Review of Buzzkill Clamshell by Amber Dawn. Read Margo LaPierre's review of Amber Dawn's new poetry book on our website, prismmagazine.ca

We’re seeking bold, original voices in Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Visual Art for our [unthemed] 64.2 issue, curated by our editors Zahra Mayeesha and Ayda Niknami. Deadline is September 15th, 2025. Check the guidelines and submit your work: prisminternational.submittable.com/submit