mercury firs

is a journal of poetry, text, and whatevfir else—

with a special interest in translation,,, unclassifiable texts,,, innovative/novel/exploratory work that aims to expand the thinkable,,,

by giganticderangement of the senses,,,

inside the outside…

edited by Ian U Lockaby—

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Submissions are now closed… next reading period sometime summer 2026

TRANSLATIONS are always invited.

(especially interested in translations of contemporary poets or previously untranslated poets…)

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Submissions can be emailed to: mercuryfirs@gmail.com.

Please include SUBMISSION somewhere in the subject line.

Send ~3-8 pages of unpublished poetry/text (preferrably as Word doc) and a brief bio that can be used if selected for publication.

If sending translations, please note that you have received permission to translate/publish the work. Original text inclusion is your choice.