American Society: What Poets See Anthology

FutureCycle Press is planning a new anthology of social and political poems entitled American Society: What Poets See. What do we mean by social and political poetry? Anything except preachiness and diatribe. You know the rule: "Show, don’t tell.” We want highly crafted poetry, not a soapbox of prose shaped like poetry. We do not require a political stance for or against any school of thought. You may take any position you like as long as the poem is not overtly didactic. Some social poems may not present an obvious political posture, so please send what you think is appropriate. We are interested in creating greater social and political awareness and a better understanding of what makes the American society tick, or not tick in some cases. America has fallen on hard times, so show us why; show us what to do and not to do. Show us with history, with prognostication or prophecy (science fiction ok), with idealism or common sense, with pessimism or with great hope for the future. Nostalgia is also welcome as it portrays a way of life gone by that we should remember and cherish. Primarily, however, impress us with excellent poetry.

Country of Publication

United States