Five siblings inherit a blanket. They lie beneath it, together, to stay warm.
          But arms and legs stick out and the siblings squabble and tug. They do
          not realize that they would all fit if they just moved closer together.

This is the Blanket Story. Poets, artists, and musicians have responded to this tale in creative ways. All poems appear here, our ONLINE POETRY SHOWCASE. Visit our main page to find out more about the project.

Poetry Guidelines

Eligibility: Open to anyone age 18 and older.

Number of Poems: You may submit one poem for consideration by our judges.

Specs:
  • Poems must be in the English language.
  • Poems must be original, unpublished digitally or in print, and a direct response to the recorded parable, Blanket Story.
  • The judges favor poems that can fit on one page, maybe two; do not submit poems that exceed 60 lines.
  • Poems with unconventional typography (text that forms a shape or features unusual spacing) are very difficult to print. To be chosen, these poems must be truly exceptional.
  • All submissions will be scrutinized thoroughly for originality; plagiarism will result in automatic rejection.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
  • Digital submissions only, in Word, PDF, or RTF format.
  • All entries must be sent to Ruth Zamoyta at poetry@blanketstories.net.
  • Email subject line: Include in the subject line your last name, first name, and name of your school or program.
    • Example: Smith, John, New York University
  • Include the following information in the body of your email:
    • Full name
    • Email address you wish to be contacted at
    • Title of poem (or first line if not titled)
    • Name of your school or program, if applicable
    • Short biography (100-150 words)
  • If you do not want your work showcased digitally, submit a written request.
  • Attach your poem to the email.

Agreement: By submitting your literary work, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and that the poem and all parts of the poem are your own original work unless the original authors are are referenced by name. You also grant Ragged Sky Press the one-time non-exclusive print rights to include your work in print publication. You also grant Ragged Sky Press rights to display your submission on our website as well as include it in a downloadable digital archive. You may opt out of digital or online formats by written request. Also, you grant Ragged Sky Press the rights to print your poem on promotional material such as but not limited to reading programs, handouts, and posters. You retain all future rights following publication in print. 

Fees: There are no fees.

Notification: You will be notified by May 1, 2014, how your poem will be included in the Blanket Stories Project.

Questions: Any questions can be directed to Ruth Zamoyta at poetry@blanketstories.net.
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