by franco | Mar 3, 2023 | Young Poets
The First Affair I rinse my hands of the way your skin felt, Brush my teeth thinking of how you tasted. The soap’s scent is reminiscent of your Intense fragrance, something I won’t forget In a hurry. I remember the sight Of you in that red dress, the slight gasps you...
by franco | May 11, 2022 | Young Poets
Withered church of Ormskirk God’s stone temple returns to weed brittle bricks of busted bones slant sideways a shadow of its former self, glass sockets empty, shrivelled foundations Green veins entwine brown vessels solid clots collect dust, splintery bones wither...
by franco | Oct 31, 2021 | Young Poets
Dragonflies Dragonflies are playing on the terrace; the pools reflect back jade-green and gold. Each one casts its gleam on the other. And if you asked me to describe the scene, I’d kiss you on the forehead and say never, for what is the use of this empty talk; Better...
by franco | May 12, 2019 | News
As you might have read in the editorial, Acumen has now become Independently Funded. We have a few Friends and Sponsors who are backing the magazine and in the coming months we aim to have an Acumen International Poetry Competition and also Friends of Acumen whereby...
by franco | Oct 25, 2018 | News
TEIGNMOUTH POETRY COMPETITION & FESTIVAL Are are delighted to announce the winners and commended poems for the 2022 poetry competition. Teignmouth Poetry (Mini) Festival from South Devon, – 28th/29th May 2022. Do please look it up and enjoy the weekend. Acumen...
