The Baltimore Review, a longstanding literary journal with a national presence, opens its general poetry reading period to all poets. The journal seeks work that resists categorization, stating a preference for surprise over adherence to any school or style. This call is for the standard submission window, not a contest; work submitted here will be considered for publication in an upcoming issue. Poets are asked to submit three poems in a single document, a format that allows the editors to encounter a small, cohesive body of work. The journal accepts poetry in both verse and prose forms, and explicitly welcomes prose poems. There is no submission fee, and the journal accepts one submission per reading period. Accepted work will appear in the online issues, joining a varied archive of contemporary poetry. The editors emphasize careful proofreading and recommend that prospective contributors read recent issues to understand the journal's aesthetic range. While no specific theme or form is required, the editors value clarity, intentional lineation, and a sense of discovery. This is an opportunity for poets at any stage to place work in a discerning venue that prioritizes the poem itself over biographical or promotional context.