Wendy Van Camp
Published in Lothlorien Poetry Journal
April 11, 2026
https://lothlorienpoetryjournal.blogspot.com/2026/04/five-fantasy-themed-tanka-poems-by.html

Five Fantasy-Themed Tanka Poems:
[near the battlefield]
[wise woman comes to the]
[road to citadel]
[in ruined temple]
[winding forest path]

Wendy Van Camp has been published in Lothlorien Poetry Journal. All five tanka poems are available to read for free on the website.

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I’m happy to share that I’m published in the San Diego Poetry Annual 2026! My poem, “Sight Without Mercy,” appears on page 359. It’s a nonet inspired by Greek myth, shaped by both form and story.

You can read the full annual for free here: https://sandiegopoetryannual.com/order/free-pdf/

If you’re attending the San Diego Writers Conference, stop by their table to pick up a print copy.

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Submissions Open!
Anaheim Poetry Review 3
April 15th - July 15th
Unpaid Market

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Poetry Journal : Rising Joy

In shadows cast by life’s cruel hand,I stand alone on desolate land,
Lost, forsaken, my heart bereft,
In a world where bonds I once had left.

With weary steps, I tread this path,
Where laughter once danced, now silent wrath,

Isolation’s cloak tightens its hold,
As sorrow’s whispers pierce my soul, bold.

Longing for connections, lost and gone,
Yearning for love, yet feeling withdrawn,

But though the world may turn its back,
Within me flickers strength, never to lack.

In solitude’s embrace, I find my voice,
To rise above, to make a choice,

To seek solace in my own embrace,
And rewrite the narrative, with grace.

Embracing my essence, proud and free,
I discover strength that resides within me,

In self-acceptance, I find my worth,
A radiant spirit, embracing rebirth.

Through the open doors of vulnerability,
I find kindred souls, a shared affinity,

In diverse voices, a symphony of care,
Friendships blossoming, connections to share.

And as the echoes of laughter resound,
Love’s gentle arms wrap me around,

In chosen family, a haven of light,
Together we conquer the darkest of night.

The past may fade, but hope shall remain,
A beacon of love, erasing the pain.

So, let the wounds of yesteryear heal,
With each sunrise, a renewed zeal,

For in the depths of despair, I find,
Strength to rebuild, and leave pain behind.

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My author copies have arrived - what a joy to hold them. It was a deeply moving & sometimes difficult experience to read poems as guest editor, due to the subject matter. We were a team of 6 for this reason.

But, what a collection this is. I am speechless, these poets 🕯️🕯️

https://sidhe-press.eu/books/to-light-the-trails-poems-by-women-in-a-violent-world/

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NEW POEM: "On an August No One Knows, 2019" by Alba Sarria (@albasarwrites)

CW: Miscarriage, blood, and mourning.

"The ocean comes out in mourning now
and I wade out, tepidly.
At some point you ceased
but I stayed black-veiled
and waiting"

https://stonecirclereview.com/on-an-august-no-one-knows-2019/

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