A project launched and curated by Galena’s Poet Laureate, Ted Williams, to bring the community together across the centuries and encourage a love of language and art.
The beauty and timelessness of Galena has inspired creativity in young and old alike, those who live here and those who traveled here.
Send us your poetry (or that of a loved one), written in or inspired by time in Galena to contribute to the project!
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When crafting a poem think about the unique stories, emotions, and moments that make our community special. Your inspiration could come from the experience of life in our town, the warmth of shared connections, the sights and sounds, or the history of Galena. You may submit work on behalf of historical Galena poets as long as you own the rights to the work.
All work must have been written in or inspired by Galena, IL.
The submission window is between April 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026.
All ages may submit.
Poems cannot exceed 200 lines.
Please keep all submissions brief, respectful, and suitable for all ages.
By submitting a poem below, you confirm that the work is your own original creation and does not infringe on any copyright or intellectual property rights.
Not all work submitted will be used or featured — we reserve the right to reject any work based on content or subject matter.
By submitting, you agree to your work being potentially published online and in print media.
March 31, 2026
Max file size: 2 GB
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