seeks inspirational (not religious; not sentimental), positive poems; focus on the seasons, mostly free-verse. Haiku welcome and well-done humor. Publishing most familiar small-press names to first-timers.
Professionally printed; perfect-bound, now biannual publication, October and April.
Deadlines: August 15 and February 15.
Acknowledges submissions and sends proofs. Asks one-time rights only. Simultaneous submissions and previously published poems OK if noted. Guidelines available with SASE. No e-mail submissions. Submissions must be accompanied by SASE. Cover letter suggested. Pays 2 copies per poem published (up to five per issue). Featured Poet receives 10 copies and one-year subscription.
Encircle includes book design, the Unrorean broadside and poetry workshops as well as The Aurorean.