Morning Muse

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.