Acorn is a dedicated journal of contemporary haiku, committed to the practice and appreciation of the form. It provides a platform for poets working within the haiku tradition and its modern evolutions, offering publication to both emerging and established voices. The journal maintains a discerning editorial eye, seeking work that honors the concision, imagistic clarity, and depth of the haiku while engaging with contemporary sensibilities. The journal publishes haiku, senryu, and related short forms such as tanka and haibun. Submissions are reviewed by an editorial team with expertise in the genre. Accepted work appears in the print or digital edition of Acorn, reaching a readership of poets, scholars, and enthusiasts. Contributors receive copies of the issue and gain visibility within the haiku community. Acorn's curatorial vision emphasizes authenticity, craft, and the resonant moment. The editors look for poems that capture the essence of an experience with precision and suggestiveness, avoiding cliché and sentimentality. The journal is open to traditional and experimental approaches alike, provided they demonstrate a mastery of the form's core principles.