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Poetry Space Spring 2021 (Part 1) – HIGHLIGHT
We’re delighted to present the first Poetry Space of the Spring. Please enjoy, and, as always, feel free to send us your new work! The Spaces Between I love the spaces between things The sky between branches, The still between breaths, The quiet between sleep and wake, The crowded wine bar of ... continuePosted May 14, 2021 by
Poetry Space Fall 2020 – HIGHLIGHT
Fall is upon us, though the earth still burns. Such a confusing and groundless time for us all. For this edition, we’re delighted to bring you two poets new to Poetry Space, and two poems that we think travel well together. Please enjoy, and send us your ... continuePosted October 20, 2020 by
Poetry Space, Summer 2020 – HIGHLIGHT
In this edition of Poetry Space, we bring you a poem of harm and healing. Generally, we let the poems stand on their own; but in this instance, the author shared a short note on the background of this poem, which we’ve elected to include below. May ... continuePosted August 30, 2020 by
Poetry Space, Winter 2019 – HIGHLIGHT
Moving into winter now, fallen leaves and early snow. In this edition we feature four poems from writers both new to us, and some not so new. As a reminder, for the time being we strive to publish most, if not all, of the work we receive, ... continuePosted November 22, 2019 by
Poetry Space, Early 2019 – HIGHLIGHT
After a considerable absence, we are delighted to offer a new edition of Poetry Space. This edition includes both previously submitted work, and some more recently submitted pieces. We invite all of our readers to submit their work. To submit, simply email your work to [email protected]. ... continuePosted May 13, 2019 by
Poetry Space – HIGHLIGHT
Reflections from the Coordinator by Jeff Fink In 2013, I was approached by the then-editor of the Times, Sarah Lipton, about possibly organizing a poetry column for the Shambhala Times. This grew out of an Enlightened Society Assembly conversation, so how could I say no? With the help ... continuePosted September 2, 2018 by
Poetry Space, Summer 2018 – HIGHLIGHT
Poetry Space – Summer 2018 Sometimes, it seems as if the world is literally and figuratively on fire, and this is certainly what it feels like in the kingdom of Shambhala right now. Also, we’re very late in responding to our most recent set of new submissions, ... continuePosted August 21, 2018 by
Loyalty and Joy – HIGHLIGHT
2018 Shambhala Day Poetry Contest, Winner and Runners Up We were honored to coordinate the annual Shambhala Day Poetry contest again in this, the year of the Earth Dog. As in years past, we enjoyed entries from the United States, Canada, and several European countries. The “prompt” for ... continuePosted February 17, 2018 by
Shambhala Day Poetry Contest Call for Entries 2018 – HIGHLIGHT
We are delighted to announce the Annual Shambhala Day Poetry Contest for 2018. The theme of this year’s poetry contest is “Loyalty and Joy.” As in past years, the editors of Poetry Space will select one winning poem to be read aloud as part of the Sakyong’s ... continuePosted January 18, 2018 by
Poetry Space, Late Fall 2017 – HIGHLIGHT
Winter is upon us across the North country. What better time to settle into some new work. With gratitude for all who support our modest efforts here at Poetry Space… continuePosted December 1, 2017 by
Poetry Space- Short Pieces of Late Summer – HIGHLIGHT
It’s Summer, when our submissions slow and our massive volunteer staff, Shambhalians all, head off on retreat. For those who might have wondered if we’d ever publish again (or for that matter, respond to a submission…) our apologies! In any case, we’re delighted to offer three ... continuePosted August 19, 2017 by
Poetry Space for Winter 2017 – HIGHLIGHT
It’s full on winter everywhere in the Northern Hemisphere now, cold and snow and snow and snow. We had a number of interesting new submissions, and we’re very pleased to publish the following two poems, both from poets who are new to Poetry Space. Huge Reminder- we’re ... continuePosted January 18, 2017 by
Poetry Space – Summer 2016 – HIGHLIGHT
It’s spring moving into summer, retreat time in the Shambhala kingdom. This month, we’re delighted to welcome two poets new to Poetry Space. By the way, we’re always reviewing new submissions, so please send us yours! (Previously unpublished work only, please…) continuePosted June 7, 2016 by
Poetry Space- Shambhala Day Poetry Contest Special Edition – HIGHLIGHT
The theme of this year’s Shambhala Day poetry contest was The Shambhala Lineage manifesting in the world today, and we received many entries from around the world, each a unique expression of the theme. But one entry touched us all deeply, so deeply that despite the ... continuePosted March 17, 2016 by
2016 Shambhala Day Poetry Contest – HIGHLIGHT
This is the third year that Poetry Space has had the privilege of coordinating the annual Shambhala Day Poetry Contest. Sadly, it’s also the first time that we blew it, failing to get the winning entry to the Office of the Sakyong in time for inclusion ... continuePosted February 20, 2016 by