Publishing Fine Poetry, Prose and Art  

 
Cyclamens and Swords Publishing was founded in 2008 by Johnmichael Simon and Helen Bar-Lev. The name is taken from their illustrated book of poetry published by Ibbetson Street Press in 2007 the opening stanza of which appears below:

 
"Life should be sunflowers and poetry
symphonies and four o’clock tea
instead it’s entangled
like necklaces in a drawer
when you reach in for cyclamens
you pull out swords"

  

This issue contains poems by 27 poets, 12 short stories from 10 authors and an Artwork section containing work by 7 artists. 

Our poetry section includes poems on the theme "TICKLISH SUBJECTS"

 

About Us

Cyclamens and Swords Publishing, influenced by the dichotomy of beauty and conflict that characterizes the world we live in, presents this site as an outlet and home for poets, writers and artists from all countries and outlooks.

Our Online Magazine

We publish three editions of our online magazine during the year at approximate four monthly intervals.

Poetry competition

Every year we hold a poetry competition with prizes.

Serialized Novel

In this issue - chapters 13, 14, 15 of Susan's Story.

Visit Helen's website:
www.helenbarlev.com

Visit Johnmichael's website: 

http://johnmichaelsimon.webs.com/

Visit Voices Israel website: 

http://www.freewebs.com/voicesisrael/