Contemporary Rhyme

This project is believed to be defunct. (March 2010)

About

Rhymed poetry only. I take a liberal view of "rhyme": assonance, slant rhyme, etc. are all perfectly acceptable. Traditional and modern styles are both fine. No restrictions on content. Contemporary Rhyme is unlike many other poetry journals in that it is truly a "freedom of speech" zone (perhaps the fact that I'm a librarian has something to do with that...). I am interested in the full range of the human experience. You do not have to keep to a particular ideology or possess a certain outlook on life or write in the latest popular style to have your work valued and accepted here. If it rhymes, and if I think it's really good, I will accept the piece.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 4 x per year

Poetry Believed Defunct

Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known.

Poetry Forms:

Rhyming.

Styles:

Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026