I know you're no mad about poetry Roz, but I wanted to share this anyway.

I've made a list of literary publications to whom I can submit my poetry - only those that accept international submissions.

Some are contests with no entry fee, some pay, , other don't. Being published elsewhere will boost my reputation, although perhaps not for my bank account.

The world of poetry outside of Medium is mind-boggling . I've discovered many awesome poets and am excited about exploring this new world and being part of it.

That said, I'll continue to write personal essays here because my aim is to help other readers navigate the challenges of life.

I'll check out Chicken Soup for the Soul again, as I haven't done that in a while.