The Road Not Taken: A Journal of Formal Poetry is a literary magazine dedicated to the craft of formal, metric verse. In an era where free verse dominates many journals, this publication carves out a distinct space for poets who work within traditional and innovative formal structures. The journal's commitment to formal poetry suggests a curatorial vision that values technical precision, musicality, and the tension between constraint and creativity. It is a venue for poets who understand that form is not merely a container but a generative force. The magazine operates online, making it accessible to a global readership and submitters. It charges no submission fee, reflecting a democratic ethos that prioritizes artistic merit over financial barriers. While the exact contents of each issue are not specified, the focus on formal poetry implies a discerning editorial eye: expect to encounter sonnets, villanelles, sestinas, ghazals, and other received forms, as well as metrical experiments that push the boundaries of tradition. The journal likely seeks poems that demonstrate mastery of rhythm and rhyme, but also freshness of language and depth of feeling. For poets, this call represents an opportunity to place work in a dedicated forum where formal concerns are central, not marginal. The absence of a reading fee and the extended deadline (December 31, 2026) suggest a generous window for submission, but also indicate that the editors are building a substantial body of work over time. The journal's title, echoing Robert Frost, hints at a curatorial interest in paths less taken—poems that surprise within the constraints of form, that make the old new again.