Light a journal of light verse See other projects related to this listing. We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About Founded in 1992 by John Mella under the name Light Quarterly, it’s the oldest and best-known journal of light verse in the U.S. My fellow volunteers and I are proud to be building on John’s mission to “restore humor, clarity, and pleasure to the reading of poems” by publishing some of the wittiest poets around. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1992 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Light's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ApproachableLight's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveLight's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Light verse.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @lightpoetrymag.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookX (Twitter) @lightpoetrymag For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Light 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 Include related projects Accuracy We have received 17 reports from 13 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 10 min | 102.8 mean avg | 94.5 median | 232 max days (66.9 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 11.76 % of submissions accepted (73.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 15.38 % 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: 88.24 % (114.5 avg. days per rejection) | 20.0 % personal, 60.0 % form, 20.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 5 responses are pending (20 min | 62.4 mean avg | 70.0 median | 86 max days waiting | 806.0 std dev) from 5 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 150 days. (35.3 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 150 days.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 09 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 05 May 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 17:31 UTC (3 hours, 58 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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