2027 Poetry Calendar Submissions
Submissions Open: 4 August 2026
The 2027 Poem Stellium Poetry Calendar is now open for submissions.
This year’s theme invites poets to explore the inner world—the thoughts we don’t always say aloud, the emotions we carry, and the stories that shape who we are.
Theme
Mental Health & the Unconscious Mind
Memory. Healing. Reflection. Dreams. Silence. Survival. Hope. Fear. Growth.
We invite you to explore one simple question:
If your unconscious mind could speak, what would it say?
There is no right or wrong way to approach this theme. Whether your poem is hopeful, vulnerable, symbolic or deeply personal, we welcome honest and original creative expression.
Submission Guidelines
Please read the guidelines carefully before submitting.
To be considered, your submission must meet the following requirements:
- One original poem
- Maximum 9 lines
- A title is required
- Titles must be no longer than 2 words
- One poem per person
- Open to poets worldwide
- Poems must be your own original work
- £2.22 submission contribution per poem
Please note that submissions which do not follow these guidelines cannot be considered.
Why Is There a 9-Line Limit?
The 2027 Poetry Calendar has been created with a completely redesigned layout.
Every page has been carefully designed around a fixed composition to create a consistent reading experience throughout the calendar.
For this reason, all poems must be 9 lines or fewer.
Unfortunately, poems that exceed the line limit cannot be considered, regardless of their quality, as they will not fit within the calendar’s page design.
Calendar Design
The 2027 edition features a brand-new layout and an improved finish.
Selected poems may appear in different positions throughout the calendar, including centred, aligned or creatively placed to complement the overall design.
Minor formatting adjustments may be made where necessary to suit the layout, but your words will never be changed without permission.
If Your Poem Is Selected
Successful contributors will:
- Be credited by name in the calendar
- Have their poem featured in the final publication
- Receive an exclusive 5% contributor discount towards the purchase of the 2027 Poetry Calendar
Submission Window
Opens: 4 August 2026
Closes: 30 September 2026
Late submissions cannot be accepted, so please allow yourself plenty of time before the deadline.
A Note from Poem Stellium
The 2027 Poetry Calendar is more than a collection of poems.
It is a space for voices that explore the inner landscape of the mind—the memories we revisit, the emotions we carry, the dreams we have, the questions we ask, and the quiet truths that often remain unspoken.
Every selected poem will become part of a community project celebrating creativity, reflection and emotional honesty.
If this theme speaks to you, we’d love to read your work.
We look forward to receiving your submission.