Global Poet : Francesco Favett

Poet Francesco Favett of Italy

The poet Francesco Favetta, born in the enchanting town of Sciacca, Sicily, has cultivated a lifelong passion for poetry, writing, and culture. His devotion to verse and the arts is rooted in a profound belief that culture is the nourishment of the soul. To Favetta, culture represents freedom, the essence of a liberated spirit, and the movement of the soul. He fervently believes that culture should remain unrestrained, a sentiment that resonates deeply in his work and ethos.

In recognition of his literary achievements and contributions to cultural enrichment, Favetta was honoured in 2018 by the Academy of Sicily with the prestigious title of Academician of Sicily. This accolade serves as a testament to his commitment to the arts and his influential role within the literary community.

Favetta’s poetry has been widely celebrated and published in numerous anthologies and literary magazines, earning him international acclaim. Among his notable publications are contributions to The Poet, an esteemed international magazine, and Revista Azahar, which curated the first anthology of poems in Spanish, Encantamiento y Palabras como Plumas. His works have also appeared in The Silk Road Anthology: Nano Poems for Africa, Galassia Poetica Atunis, WorldSmith International Editorial, and OPA The Poetry Journal. Additional publications include Innombrable magazine, Magazine Polis, and Octobermania, where one of his lyrics was featured.

Favetta’s poetry has reached global audiences through various platforms, such as the international literary magazine Kavya Kishor in Bangladesh, Petrushka Nastamba in Serbia, and Namaste India. His literary contributions have also been recognized with a certificate of appreciation from Namaste India. Other notable appearances include the social journalism platform Different Truths, Cisne Revista Digital, and Humanity Magazine in St. Petersburg. Favetta has actively participated in prestigious events, including serving as a delegate for Italy at the Fourth Panorama International Literature Festival in Spain.

Beyond his literary pursuits, Favetta has made significant contributions to the cultural life of Sciacca. He founded the theatre company Theatrum Socialis Sciacca, enriching the local arts scene. Additionally, he established the Lions Club Sciacca Terme, further demonstrating his commitment to community engagement.

Favetta holds a profound belief in the transformative power of poetry. He envisions it as the ultimate weapon through which humanity can liberate itself and embrace life’s true essence. To him, beauty, as revealed through art and poetry, is an eternal truth—impervious to the trials of time and the challenges of daily existence. Poetry, in Favetta’s eyes, is not merely an art form but a beacon of hope and freedom that will continue to illuminate the human spirit for generations to come.

Poetry by Francesco Favett

It’s always life-loved!

It’s already tomorrow
and it’s a better day
it’s the right time to breathe
and to love everything
it’s the season of flowers
the day after the rain
it’s the dance of the sun
and then again, it’s
the time for beautiful words
in the crazy song of the heart.
It’s always life loved
and every night
already drowned in the dream
then the light of dawn will be born in the world
and it will wear in silence
the sails of the sun
every color
and its lives
eternal warm emotions.

Delicate petals in the wind

That it is not possible
the breath of bitter love
dissolved in silence
and then again
the song of love
in the desert of the heart
is not finished.
And that the roses
withered by pain
do not die silent
inside the stories
and do not remain
delicate petals in the wind
at the mercy of fate.
And that they are not
empty feelings
like those confetti
scattered in the rain
and in memories
even after the sunset
of the sun on the horizon.

Always rebellious!

Live this life
even if sometimes
it doesn’t smile at you
and even when
then it drowns you
in its sudden
destinies
you live it man.
It’s not outside
of the crazy sea
of everyday life
the fire that burns
and blazes
but it’s inside
this novel
to navigate with courage.
That wind
always rebellious
still today
is alive
in the blood man
and you live it
live it man
without ever retreating.

The fire of life

It is love still
a song inside the heart
that suddenly steals
every breath from the mouth
and tears from the eyes
the fire of life.
He is a rushing river
drags everywhere
with his tides
and his passion
and then the blood drowns
in his deep abysses.
The love that implores
and is life inside life
is alive in the flesh
is a dance between souls
is rain that wets
and then explodes in the veins.

Inside me

You don’t know
how much it costs me
to stand still
in my silence
like a drum
that doesn’t beat
immersed in mud
and blood
inside my teeth
and in my eyes
rebellious spirit
still alive
inside me.

I believe in life

I believe in the wind
in the rain and the clouds
I believe in incredible dreams
in the arms of a child
in the silence of the earth
I believe in a flowery desert
and without making a sound I believe
even in the silent prows.
I believe in life
timeless space
and infinite light in the divine path
I strongly believe in the stars
bright eternal trails
I believe in the heart of a child
and I still believe in the future
and in the truths that do not die.

I breathe slowly!

I am listening
in the silence of the earth
in this din
and in the desert of life
my warrior heart
opens its doors to the sky
singing the beloved verses.
I breathe slowly
and every cross is a word
in my eyes the truth
stripped by pain
is deeper than tears
and thought is a sharp blade.
In this song of mine
freedoms do not remain silent
because they are not locked
in the inner prisons
and where a thousand invisible chains
are never the fears rooted
in flesh and blood.

The ways of beauty

The night
has fallen on thoughts
and beyond the darkness
in the silent silence
the darkness envelops everything
is a warm blanket
spread over human lives.
In the silences of the night
around the dormant breaths
they remain eternal
next to the heart
the ways of beauty
and every love born
from the crazy sea of ​​life.

Copyright@Francesco Favett