The Veena
A Journal of Poetry and Art Devoted to the Divine Song in Us All
The veena, often depicted as held by Saraswati, goddess of learning, music, poetry, and wisdom, represents the perfect tuning of mind, body, and spirit to achieve balance and understanding. The instrument symbolizes divine knowledge, creative expression, harmony, and the spiritual journey, with its strings embodying our emotions and the primordial sound of the cosmos.
A seasonal journal of poetry and art in digital and print form,
featuring a selection of work with a unifying theme.
The Veena seeks to offer insight, inspiration, and light in all its varied forms.
Submissions for Issue Three: Abundant Harvest will be open July 10-September 10, 2026.
During submission periods, please click on the SUBMIT button below to be directed to our Submittable page.
We only accept work submitted through our Submittable portal. Thank you!
Savor The Veena as a flip book e-journal as you might sip
a latte, or a specialty tea, for the same price: $5
or enjoy The Veena in print form: $14 plus shipping
Issue One
April–June 2026
Flower Power
Issue Two
July–September 2026
Healing Waters
Our inaugural issue busting with color, new beginnings, musings, deep memories, and so much more!
Our second issue flowing with renewal,
mystery, watery whimsy, murky
challenges, and more!
Contributors include: Kyle Acheson, Carol Alfus, Edward Baranosky, Virginia Barrett, A. C. Blake, Vincent Casaregola, Priya Sarukkai Chabria, Margaret Chula, G. M. Donley, Jeannine Clark Dunlap, Steve Evans, Joan Gelfand, Terri Glass, Rafael Jesús González, Patrick Cabello Hansel, Geoffrey Heptonstall, Carolina Hospital, c.l. lunn, Dave Malone, Sophia Mautz, Jonathan Memmert, Martin Middlewood, Tom Osgood, Renée Owen, Paulann Petersen, Andrea Potos, David Radavich, Dave Read, Alma Maria Rolfs, Cheryl Savageau, Willa Schneberg, Peter Dale Scott, Susan Slocum-Dyer, Susan Smereka, Katie Spradley, Steven Taylor, Patrick Trombly, Lee Varon, Anastasia Walker, Mobi Warren, Thena Westfall, Lorraine Walker Williams, Steve Wilson, and Duncan Wu and more. 89 pages
Contributors include: Claire Hsu Accomando, Carol Alfus, Adrián Arias, Lynne Barnes, Virginia Barrett,John Peter Beck, A. C. Blake, Iona Bless, Vincent Casaregola, Soheyl Dahi, Catherin J Pascal Dunk, Jeannine Clark Dunlap, Terri Glass, Rafael Jesús González, JC Henderson, Geoffrey Heptonstall, Carolina Hospital, Marilyn Kallet, Stella Klar, Jill Leininger, Andy McLean, Jonathan Memmert, Renée Owen, D. A. Pearisaeff, Andrea Potos, David Radavich, Alma María Rolfs, Cheryl Savageau, Moe Shapiro, Kim Shuck, Patrick Trombly, Leonore Wilson and more. 71 pages.