The Oral Tradition

Unfortunately The Oral Tradition is going on hiatus. Apologies to all readers and writers.

The Oral Tradition pushes for the return of poetry as a meaningful, accessible and popular art form. We believe that poetry should echo in your mind long after the reading is completed. It should haunt your dreams and your nightmares. Poetry is meant to be read aloud, to pull you into an enchanting half-world and let you slowly return, a little different.

In the past, crowds would gather to hear poetry performed. Today, The Oral Tradition will provide a forum for crowds to gather and appreciate Art that speaks. Although our focus is on poetry, we welcome submissions of short fiction and plays: all writing that sings when it is read.

Please take a look at our About page for more information.

If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please contact the editor at: editor@theoraltradition.ca