Verses From The Underground A project of Underground Press About Verses From The Underground is a free monthly poetry publication based in Philadelphia, Pa. We stand for the promotion of good quality, accessible poetry. The aim of 'Verses' has remained the same: to be an accessible voice for the poetic underground, regardless of topic, style, or technique– as long as the poems are good. There will never be a solid theme for any issues of this publication aside from the daily activities, thoughts, and desires that come about while living life in the underground. The current issue is always free and exclusively physical. Find information on our website for ordering current and past issues, or subscribing for monthly delivery of the publication (the best way to support us and our writers). Info for Philly locals to find a copy in town is also listed. Each monthly issue of ‘Verses’ is made up of submissions (we are always accepting and reviewing). Submissions are open to ANYONE, and accepted poems are those that display a love of poetry for poetry’s sake. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2023 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 12 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Verses From The Underground's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 55 lines; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Methods: Email. Online form. Postal. 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: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Instagram @versesfromtheunderground Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Verses From The Underground 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 Accuracy We have received 4 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 6 min | 52.3 mean avg | 61.5 median | 80 max days (33.2 std dev) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days. Most recent response reported was received on 09 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 21 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 21:27 UTC (less than a minute ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! 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: 24 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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