Seneca Review has long been a fixture in the landscape of American letters, published by Hobart and William Smith Colleges since 1970. The journal has a distinguished history of presenting poetry that is formally adventurous, intellectually rigorous, and emotionally resonant. Its pages have featured work by emerging and established poets alike, and it maintains a commitment to the art of the poem as a crafted object. The editorial vision is one of discernment: poems that reward close reading, that attend to the music of language, and that engage with the complexities of contemporary experience without resorting to easy sentiment or rhetorical flourish. Submissions are open to poets at any stage of their career, though the journal's sensibilities often align with those who have honed their craft through sustained practice. There is no theme or restriction on style; the editors seek poems that demonstrate a mastery of their own devices, whether in free verse, received forms, or hybrid modes. The reading fee of $3 is a modest contribution that supports the journal's operations and is standard practice for many literary publications. It does not influence the editorial decision, which is based solely on the merit of the work. What sets Seneca Review apart is its enduring dedication to poetry as a serious art. The journal does not chase trends but rather seeks work that will endure. Poets who submit can expect a careful reading by editors who are themselves practitioners and scholars of the craft. While the journal does not offer monetary prizes, publication in Seneca Review is its own reward: it places the poet's work in a lineage of distinguished contributors and before a readership that values poetry as a vital form of human expression.