The Museum
of Human Hearts
a poetry anthology
Welcome to The Museum of Human Hearts,
where each exhibit reveals
a different facet of being human:
our imperfection, our longing,
what we hold, what we regret.
Share with us
the wreckage of heartbreak,
the growing pains of becoming,
how it feels to live in a body,
to run wild toward the face of hope.
All are welcome here.
What will you bring to the museum?
submission guidelines
-Submissions are open from April 17 to June 1, 2026.
-There is no fee to submit. An expedited response (3-5 business days) is available for $5. Otherwise, responses will be sent by July 1.
-You may submit up to 3 poems (in a single document).
-Submissions will be read blind. Please do not include your name within the document.
-Simultaneous submissions are fine, but please reach out if your work is accepted elsewhere and you cannot re-print it (thirdmoonpress@gmail.com).
-Previously published poems are accepted, as long as you retain rights and have permission to re-publish.
-All work must be written by you, the human. We do not accept AI-generated work in any capacity.
-Compensation: This project is a labor of love and unfortunately I will not be able to provide financial compensation or free books. However, contributors will receive a PDF copy of the anthology and an invitation to read their poem at a virtual launch party. Each accepted poet will also receive an Instagram feature to help promote their work.
-Follow @thirdmoonpress for updates, announcements, and glimpses inside the museum.