Morning Muse

 This was a very special issue to work on for a variety of reasons, and I hope you all enjoy reading the issue as much as I have from these fantastic poets.  First and foremost, an enormous thanks to Patrick Connors, Anna Nieminen and Jeevan Bhagwat, Co-facilitators of the Scarborough Poetry Club,  who contacted many of their writers, members and friends to contribute to the Spring / Summer 2026 Issue which has made it all the more successful.  I'm pleased to present work by Paul Edward Costa (2019-2021 Poet Laureate for the City of Mississauga), Mostofa Haque, Natalie Fraser, Patrick Connors, Amit Karda, David Rayburn, Ayesha Bhatti, Dr. Mou Modhubontee, Mansour Noorbakhsh, and Honey Novick.  Also in this edition is a tribute to the poet Noor Rahim, who passed away this July. I also have the pleasure of putting forth an Album Review of Graffiti in the Garden, the third album from Free Under Fire that is making waves (Listen Live on Spotify !)  Spring / Sum...

 Fresh poems from Patrick Connors, Honey Novick and Bradley McIlwain. With the return art focus on Chris Fleet's works and his exploration of: The Elder Gods. Two reviews also grace this issue of Gail Murray's new poetry collection, "Reflections and Reveries" by Liz Torlee, and the novel, "On Isabella Street" by Canadian author Genevieve Graham, reviewed by Gail Murray. FOLLOW HERE

Happy to announce that our long awaited double header of Spring / Summer Issue 11/12 is now live, with groundbreaking literary poems by Honey Novick, Patrick Connors and Bradley McIlwain. While you're reading, check out the stunning, beautiful and macabre artworks featured by Chris Fleet. Read it all here:  https://morningmusepoetry.blogspot.com/p/spring-summer-2025.html

 I'm pleased to announce that a double issue of Morning Muse, Dead of Night, Issue 9-10 is now live, with some great contributions by poets Patrick Connors, David Brydges, Justin Paul, Bradley McIlwain and Codrina Ibanescu! Get into it, here:  https://morningmusepoetry.blogspot.com/p/autumn-winter-2024.html

This issue was completed with special thanks to my guest editor, poet, philosopher and singer-songwriter Justin Paul, who also provided the cover photo! It was with his hard work and passion that inspired me to put together an incredibly special issue. I'm grateful and indebted to him (especially for our conversations about poetics and the alchemy of the unconscious). It's times like this, I think the act of poetry might be the universal solvent in creating the Philosophers Stone. In our eighth issue, I have the privilege (and honour) of including Sergeant Robert MacLaren's poem, A Lament, where he openly shares himself and his search after his experiences as a veteran of the US Air Force after the Vietnam War. It was during my time as an undergraduate at Trent University, while I was researching a paper on Canadians in Vietnam, his daughter, Heather, was generous to share her father's original photos, medals, and memories from his time there. After reconnecting this su...

 Morning Muse Spring Issue No. 7, now live with frightening new eco-horror from Bradley McIlwain, haiku by Iustin Paul and heavenly verse from Lynn XU. Check out HERE.

 The new double issue is out, with some fantastic poetry by Justin Paul,  Connie Pompilii, Patrick Connors and Bradley McIlwain. Read the full issue here:  https://morningmusepoetry.blogspot.com/p/summer-autumn-2024.html

 Our Winter Issue #6 is Now Live!  Read fresh poetry from Natasha Frances Marie, Iustin Paul, Honey Novick, Mahmood Mustaffa with new artwork by G. Dru on the digitizations of humanity. Click Here for Full Issue

 Hi Everyone! I am excitedly taking submissions for Morning Muse, Issue 6! Please send submissions of poetry, prose, photography, artwork, and reviews. DM to inquire or submit by March 15th! Thanks!

Featuring fresh, creative and caffeinated content by Codrina Ibanescu, Iustin Paul, Patrick Connors, Mahmood Mustafa, Connie Pompilii, Richard M. Grove and Bradley McIlwain. This one promises to keep you up all night! Enjoy it here !

Seeking submissions for our double, Summer / Autumn issue of Morning Muse! DM or email directly to submit your poems, art, photography and prose by Saturday, October 15th! Submission Guidelines Morning Muse is published quarterly, in the Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis, year round. Poetry : Please submit between 1-10 poems. Fiction & Non-Fiction : Please submit between 1-3 stories. Art & Photography: Please submit between 1-10 pieces of original artwork or photography. We also consider photo essays. Please email bradley@roastedpoet.com for submissions and queries.

 Morning Muse Spring 2022, Issue 3 is now Live! Good Evening Poets and Coffee Drinkers! Pleased to announce that our long awaited Spring, 2022 Issue 3 of Morning Muse magazine is now live! Featuring fresh poetry by Codrina Ibanescu, Justin Paul, and Bradley McIlwain, with a review of Patrick Connor's groundbreaking work, "The Other Life." Enjoy with your favourite cup! https://morningmusepoetry.blogspot.com/p/morning-muse-issue-3.html

Excited to release our second issue of Morning Muse, featuring new and emerging poetry by Katie Paolozza, Justin Paul, Honey Novick, Codrina Ibanescu, Mahmood Mustafa and others, with literary fiction by Liz Jester and digital paintings by Gregory Dru (DruWorx). You will also find a review of Mahmood Mustafa's new selection of poems, The Bridge and the Bend (IOWI, 2019) reviewed by Bradley McIlwain.

Excited to open submissions for Morning Muse Issue 2, Winter 2022! We are looking for poems (1-10, any length) short stories (up to 1,200 words), photography (1-5 pictures, or photo essays), book reviews (500 words), and creative non-fiction (up to 2,000 words) by January 15th. Wishing everyone great writing over the holidays!

Welcome to Morning Muse. Let your senses guide you. Head on over to our inaugural issue, where great writing and inspiration awaits!