#PenandPendulum

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[penandpendulum]

Are you guys open to international submissions?

Absolutely! We welcome all submissions written in English. Whether you’re practicing it as a second language or speak it natively, we want to hear your voice.

The magical part about being digital is that we can reach artists far and wide. We’d love to reflect the diversity in our anthology that we see in our community.

We cannot promise any writer a place, of course. The selection process is handled by our curation and editing team. But, that being said, submit away!

[penandpendulum]

let's get you published, and let's give back. This holiday season, Pen & Pendulum is accepting submissions in collaboration with Riza Press. Accepted poems will be published in an athology this coming summer. All proceeds will be donated to Beyond Blue. → CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A POEM! All rules and guidelines can be found through that link. More details can also be found there! Please reach out if you have any questions on submissions, timeline, or all related matters. Submissions will only be accepted through Submittable. There is no charge for submission.

[thesuperpumpcam]

Keep Going.

It’s okay to mess up when you’re trying something new. It’s okay to not be perfect the first time you try it. It’s okay to not get it right the first, second, or even third time. Don’t worry so much.

I’m starting to experiment with makeup. The first time, I thought I did an amazing job. I looked (and felt) like a super start. The second time (a few days later) it was all wrong. I somehow blended it into my top lip. I looked so silly. I laughed though. I wasn’t going anywhere, so, it didn’t really matter to me that much.

Today, I tried again for the third time. Even though I was still a bit nervous, I went for it. It turned out great! I am so happy right now.

As many of you already know, this is just the first step for me. I plan to do other things with makeup. I want to learn as much as I can. I know that I’ll make plenty of mistakes along the way. I know I can’t give up though. I know that if I give up, I will never get better. I just have to keep at it.

Please never doubt yourself. Please don’t give up on your dreams/hobbies after a couple (or few) failed attempts. You will get better. It just takes practice. You are amazing. You just have to believe in yourself. Just keep going. I know you can do it.

[travisliebert]

sand

[ra-ashby]

I don’t know how to fall in love again, especially when I have so much of us still left in me.

@ra-ashby (via ra-ashby)

[travisliebert]

When I Love You Won’t Do

(available on amazon)

[fernandocobelo]

the connection

[riffatmatinpoetry]

I’m going to stay positive. I’m going to stay focused. I’m not going to let these dark thoughts trap me. My mind has power.

Affirmation of the day. (via riffatmatinpoetry)

[scarlettsunshine]

I’m in love with this boy (but who am I to even say what love is). I’ve had feelings for him for over a year now and we were going to date but I called it off. I regret that now. For a calendar year I haven’t been able to get him off my mind even though he has a girlfriend. I made out with him while he and his current girlfriend weren’t exclusive. Last night he texted that he missed me and that we could’ve been good together. I’m not about to wreck someone’s relationship but I love him. I hate it

[penandpendulum]

Absolutely beautiful work.

[thepersonalquotes]

[kaasbolletje]

[alnaika]

[soulized]

there is no time between your arms

no seasons, stars or fears

cause in your embrace

I found the infinity,

I found myself.

~Agath.

[zariest]

ig: maw_reads 🍂

[zariest]

ig: maw_reads 🍂

[hermiones-studyblrr]

if anyone knows some good ya books of literally any genre then let me know :)

i’m a book worm and i want more to read 🥺🥴

[penandpendulum]

here are some suggestions! The Golden Compass Girl, Interrupted Anything by Neal Shusterman!

[solaris-lazuli-moon]

Relax and read a good book

[penandpendulum]

i've never wanted anything more in my life.