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From: "Birgitta Jonsdottir" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 11:39 AM
Subject: Call for submission of political poems by women from all over the
world
> Dear fellow human being and creative soul
> i would like to introduce to you a project that i find of great
> importance
> it is NOT my project, i am just helping out spreading the word
> so here we go....
>
> If you are a woman (or know women poets) and you write poetry about
> contemporary political issues, be a part of a new and unprecedented
> anthology! There is little documentation of this current voice, yet a
> great deal of political poetry is being written from women around the
> world.
>
> This is a project sponsored in part by the University of Colorado's
> Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program. We are hoping to publish
> this anthology in the spring of next year, pending additional funding.
>
> We are looking for submissions of poetry with a political emphasis from
> previously unpublished authors (small publication are fine, we just do
> not want famous authors). Submissions from women outside of the United
> States are highly encouraged. Please include a short biography unless
> you wish to remain anonymous. There are no hard deadlines or length
> requirements, but submitting as soon as possible, via email, would be
> greatly appreciated so that we can move on to further phases of the
> project.(If email submissions are not possible, let me know).
>
> Help spread the word! If you know of anyone who might be interested,
> please forward this email.
>
> Many people have asked about the meaning of the term, "political
> poetry." Any poems addressing government, politicians, war,
> oppression, privilege, patriarchy, capitalism, imperialism, pollution,
> borders, the body...etc. are welcome. I encourage all views on these
> topics.
>
>
> Please contribute to the collection or send your questions to Jessica
> at [log in to unmask]
>
> Sincerely,
> Jessica Newman
>
>
> Birgitta Jonsdottir
> in New Zealand
> 13 Joyces Road
> Paihia, Bay of Islands
> http://this.is/birgitta - Womb of Creation
> http://this.is/poems - Beyond Borders
>
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