The Itch Lit: Poetry Gold Star Program Gold Star Free Some stories entertain.Some stories explain.The stories we love most do neither.They linger.They follow us into grocery stores and waiting rooms. They wake us at three in the morning. They demand another draft. Another reading. Another look.The Itch exists for writing that refuses to leave.We publish work that burrows beneath the skin—flash fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and hybrid forms that surprise, unsettle, delight, or haunt.If we're still thinking about it tomorrow, we want it.Category: PoetryFile types: .doc, .docx, .pdfNumber of Pieces: 1 pieceAnonymous submissions are required (no identifying information in files).Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Reprints are not allowed.Multiple entries are not allowed.AI-assisted works are not allowed. Return to overview / See other calls You are not logged in. You need to log in before you can submit. Sign up if you haven't already. (A subscription is not required to submit.) Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only