Rhyme and PUN-ishment Funny Short Shorts A project of Local Gems Poetry Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About Who says poetry and technology can't mix? NOT US! Starting Monday May 21rst 2012, we will be updating our twitter account at least once a day with funny short shorts! Then send it in to us and maybe you will make our funny short short poem of the day! We update our twitter account daily with our choice for funny short short--and publish them in our blog at the end of the week! Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 365 x per year Poetry Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Light verse, Short poetry. Excluding: Long poetry.Styles:Humorous.Topics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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 Rhyme and PUN-ishment Funny Short Shorts 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 ProjectsAllyance Anthology CLOSEDBalance Poetry CLOSEDBards Against Hunger Anthology Series DNQBayou, Blues & Red Clay CLOSEDBeat-Itude CLOSEDFlorida Bards Poetry Anthology CLOSEDForm Quarterly DNQFreedom Verse CLOSEDGeorgia Bards Poetry Anthology CLOSEDLand's End CLOSEDLocal Gems NaPoWriMo Poetry Chapbook Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsMassachusetts Bards Poetry Anthology Series CLOSEDMinute Musings DNQNorth Carolina Bards Poetry AnthologyNoVA BardsOhio Bards Poetry AnthologyPerspectives 2 Anthology CLOSEDPerspectives Quarterly BELIEVED DEFUNCTPerspectives: Poetry Concerning Autism CLOSEDThe Poeteer BELIEVED DEFUNCTPoets to Come: Whitman's 200th Birthday Anthology CLOSEDThe Poets' Epic BELIEVED DEFUNCTRecession Depression and Economic Reflection CLOSEDRemember When Anthology CLOSEDRetail Woes: Poetry From Both Sides Of The Counter CLOSEDRhyme and PUNishment: Comedic Verse BELIEVED DEFUNCTSounds of Solace: Meditative Verse CLOSEDStand Tall Poetry Anthology CLOSEDUnbelief CLOSEDY Poetry BELIEVED DEFUNCT 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