A Top-Shelf Poetry Anthology
“Poetry is not dead. It is a little lamp left burning for whoever is still walking through the dark.”
Sometimes, the right poem at the right time can be and enduring source of hope, encouragement, and light for someone finding their way through a difficult place.
Published by Top-Shelf Literary Magazine under CopperMoon Productions and CopperMoon Press, this anthology collects poetry that gives the reader hope, understanding, and inspiration. We’re drawn to grief that remembers, hope with weight to it, and the ordinary flames people carry through hard seasons.
We’ll choose 60 poets for the anthology. Submit three to five poems in a single document; from each poet we accept, we’ll select the two that fit best within the collection. Every poet will have their two poems in the book, and a short bio.
Submit to the Anthology:
Reading period — open now through August 31, 2026. No reading fee.
Lamps in the Dark: Submissions
Lamps in the Dark releases December 1, 2026. Top-Shelf Founding Members receive a physical copy as part of their membership. Become a Member
Contributors will receive a free PDF copy of the anthology.
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