Bare Hands is an online monthly international journal of contemporary poetry and photography. We publish ten poems and five photographs every month for free. If you wish to purchase a copy of the stunning Bare Hands Print Anthology to celebrate our one year birthday click the buy now button above!

“The Bare Hands Anthology - full of energy and beauty - stands out among literary journals, online and off. The excellent mix of writing and image is perfect; each work is definite in its space and time; holding the eye, enriching the mind.” - Jessie Lendennie, Editor of Salmon Poetry 

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We seek work that is beautiful and different.

Write it with your bare hands…

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Editors: Kerrie O’ Brien, Sarah Griffin & Colm Keegan