PRISM International, based at the University of British Columbia, has long served as a vital forum for poetry that resists easy categorization. Its general submissions are not tethered to a single theme or occasion; instead, the journal seeks original work that demonstrates formal ambition, emotional precision, and a willingness to engage with the complexities of contemporary life. The reading period is year-round, but this call specifies a final deadline of November 15, 2026, after which the general poetry window closes. There is no submission fee, a deliberate gesture toward accessibility for writers at all stages of their careers. The journal's commitment to emerging and established voices alike is reflected in its explicit outreach to LGBTQ+, BIPOC, women, non-binary, disabled, and neurodivergent writers. This is not a niche call but a statement of editorial scope: PRISM understands that a genuinely international poetry landscape must include perspectives too often marginalized by mainstream publishing. While no monetary prize or residency component is attached, publication in PRISM offers significant literary visibility and the validation of a rigorous editorial process. The journal's curatorial vision favors work that challenges formal conventions and engages with the urgent questions of our time, without sacrificing emotional resonance. Poets are encouraged to submit their most ambitious and polished work, knowing that it will be read with care by an editorial team dedicated to the art of poetry.