Pirene's Fountain: A Journal of Poetry A project of Glass Lyre Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (April 2025). We provide the following information as an archive. About In the lore of Greek myths, naiad Pirene was grief-stricken by the death of her son, Cenchrias. She dissolved into a fountain of tears outside the gates of Corinth. It was said the essence of a naiad was tied to her spring; she could no longer exist if the spring dried up, as is often the case with inspiration and poetry. Pirene’s fountain was one of three springs associated with Pegasus, and was sacred to the muses, who drank of the waters for fresh inspiration.At Pirene’s Fountain, it is our hope that we can share of each other’s knowledge, and in the spirit of Ancora Imparo –"I am still learning," open our hearts and minds to inspiration. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2008 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year Poetry Closed All genres of poetry are accepted with no restrictions on length, style or form; however, free verse and shorter, more varied pieces are preferred. Creativity, imagination, and original use of language is encouraged, with a preference for lyrical and richly-imaged verse, and/or poems with an emotional focal point and narrative strength.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Free verse, Lyric poetry, Narrative poetry, Short poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.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. Go to publication's website Report: Correction/Update Pirene's Fountain: A Journal of Poetry 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe Aeolian Harp Series ON HIATUSCarrying the Branch: Poets in Search of Peace DNQGlass Lyre Press CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 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