Innisfree Poetry Journal About Innisfree Poetry Journal welcomes submissions of original, previously unpublished poems. We accept poems for consideration from both established writers and new writers whose work is excellent. We publish well-crafted poems, whether in free verse or in traditional forms, poems grounded in the specific, which speak in fresh language and telling images. And we admire musicality: we welcome those who, like the late Lorenzo Thomas, “write poems because I can’t sing.” Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2005 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterInnisfree Poetry Journal's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableInnisfree Poetry Journal's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveInnisfree Poetry Journal's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Poetry Open Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 31 January 2027* (approx. 147 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Formal verse, Free verse.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial Platforms:None known For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Innisfree Poetry Journal Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 69 reports from 61 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 12.7 mean avg | 9.0 median | 77 max days (14.3 std dev) Responses 98.55 % Acceptances: 11.59 % of submissions accepted (5.8 avg. days per acceptance) | 13.11 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 86.96 % (14.1 avg. days per rejection) | 11.7 % personal, 63.3 % form, 25.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 1.45 % (0.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 9 responses are pending (5 min | 34.3 mean avg | 28.5 median | 64 max days waiting | 352.9 std dev) from 9 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 01 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Jul 2026. 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