Guidelines

Here's our working definition of the short poem: 4¼” x 5½”.

We edit our white space (or lack of it) as much as we edit the text. If your poem manages to do its work in that space, we'll consider it.

Please mail 3-5 poems (each on a separate page) with your name on each:

• write a brief cover note which includes the list of poems you sent;

• if you have an email address, include somewhere in your communication;

• Include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE).

Response time is 6 weeks to 6 months

Send submissions to:

Hummingbird: Magazine of the Short Poem
7129 Lindfield Rd.
Madison WI  53719
U.S.A

We will only consider snail mail submissions; however, if you haven't heard from us
and it seems like you should have, or if you'd just like to say hello, or ask a question about
our submission process, please do send us an email:

editors(at)hummingbirdpoetry(dot)org