Open Call - Shining Lanterns for Dylan Day 2025
- Poetryzine Magazine
- Mar 12
- 1 min read
Every May 14, literature lovers worldwide celebrate Dylan Day, honoring one of the 20th century’s most extraordinary poets, Dylan Thomas. This year, we invite poets, writers, artists, videographers, and songwriters to participate in Shining Lanterns for Dylan Day 2025, inspired by his evocative poem "Should Lanterns Shine."
A Call for Creative Works
Submissions are open to all and can be in any language. This year’s theme draws from Should Lanterns Shine and explores:
Light overcoming darkness
Nostalgia for childhood now lost
Welcome genres:
Poetry (up to 20 lines)
Short literary works
Artworks
photography,
video interpretations
Songs and music inspired by Dylan Thomas' poetry
You may also submit works as a "response" to Dylan Thomas’ words.
How to Submit
Send your work with a brief (4-line) biography to immagine.poesia@gmail.com
Email subject: DYLANDAY2025
Deadline: May 10, 2025
For more details, visit the official website:
Why Participate?
Dylan Thomas’ poetry is known for its lyrical intensity, rich imagery, and deep emotional resonance. Should Lanterns Shine captures the surreal beauty of childhood memories and the eternal struggle between light and darkness. By contributing to this project, you join a global celebration of poetic expression and creativity.
Let’s honor Dylan Thomas by shining our lanterns—through words, art, and music—into the night!
Submit now and be part of this luminous tribute!
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