General Mainstream Poems

3Elements began as a simple strategy to combat writer’s block. As an exercise, Marlon would select three words (elements), and Mikaela would write a story that used them. The writing that resulted was creative, often surprising, and very satisfying. The two decided they wanted to share their elegant technique to generate ideas with other writers and artists…
Genres:   Open to all/most genres, including: General.
Lengths: Poem.
Payment: No monetary payment.
Avg. Response: Faster than average responder. 4.8 days.
Acceptances: Approachable. 16.0% of poetry submissions accepted.

Our goal is to bring compelling, meaningful, insightful fiction and poetry to you on a regular basis. Something you can ponder and gnaw on. Something to bring light, or at least, growth and understanding to our readers on a regular basis. No frivolous pieces here. Your time is too valuable. We're serious about our words, and are selective in what we present to you, sifting through the mountains of words to pull out the diamonds…
Genres: General.
Lengths: Poem.
Payment: No monetary payment.
Avg. Response: Slower than average responder. 161.6 days.
Acceptances: Approachable. 21.4% of poetry submissions accepted.

Bristol Noir is an independent not for profit indie publisher of curiously dark fiction, poetry and dirty realism. Founded by Bristol-based author, designer and artist John Bowie. Bristol Noir evolved out of John’s constant need to write and create. Inspired by the writing of Bukowski, the grit of the city and a longing for the harsh landscapes of his Northumberland home, it finally arrived in 2017…
Genres:   General, Mystery/Crime.
Lengths: Poem.
Payment: No monetary payment.
Avg. Response: Faster than average responder. 12.4 days.
Acceptances: Approachable. 69.6% of poetry submissions accepted.

We believe that light verse is very far from being the poor relation of “proper” poetry. On this site you will find work by light verse specialists as well as by some of the many “proper” poets who enjoy it and write it and agree that light verse deserves a wider audience than it is normally given.
Genres: General.
Lengths: Poem.
Payment: No monetary payment.
Avg. Response: Faster than average responder. 42.2 days.
Acceptances: Approachable. 14.3% of poetry submissions accepted.

Founded in 2020, Pensive is an acclaimed online global journal housed at the Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service at Northeastern University. We release two issues per year featuring previously unpublished poetry, prose, visual art, and translations from a wide range of interfaith and cultural perspectives. In addition to publishing, we hold readings and collaborative events to foster a spiritually diverse community of creatives…
Genres: General.
Lengths: Poem.
Payment: No monetary payment.
Avg. Response: Slower than average responder. 172.4 days.
Acceptances: Unknown. None reported yet in poetry.

Sixth Finch is an online journal of poetry and art, founded in 2008. We are committed to bringing the best in contemporary art and poetry to our readers at no cost. Poems from Sixth Finch have appeared in The Best American Poetry, The Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net.
Genres: General.
Lengths: Poem.
Payment: No monetary payment.
Avg. Response: Faster than average responder. 19.8 days.
Acceptances: Challenging. 1.3% of poetry submissions accepted.