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ACROSTIC POETRY

by Julie

Jun 4

An acrostic poem is a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or phrase, which is often the subject of the poem. This word or phrase is typically displayed vertically at the beginning of the lines, creating a visual cue for the poem's theme. 
Key aspects of acrostic poems:
    • Word as Subject:
      The word spelled out by the first letters serves as the poem's main subject or theme. 
    • Vertical Arrangement:
      The letters are typically arranged vertically to spell out the word, often at the beginning of each line. 
  • Poetic Devices:
    Acrostic poems can incorporate various poetic devices like rhyme, rhythm, alliteration, similes, and metaphors, just like other forms of poetry. 
  • Versatile Format:
    Acrostic poems can be about any topic, and the length and complexity of the lines can vary. 
  • Educational Tool:
    Acrostic poems are a popular tool for teaching children about poetry, vocabulary, and creative writing. 
Example:
Let's say the word spelled out is "STAR." A possible acrostic poem could look like this:
Sky so wide, vast and deep,
Through the night, stars softly peep,
All around, they gently gleam,
Radiant light, a vibrant dream. 

Acrostic ~ Challenge

C~Challenged in heart, challenged in verse
H~Hail the many helpers that have immersed
A~All their lines, their verses have helped me focus on my way
L~Little by little I have travelled, happy in my play
L~Long at times the journey, writing through and through
E~Elevating consciousness, I lift above the blue
N~Never leaving loose ends and constantly gathering up
G~Going with the feelings, the refilling of my cup
E~Experimenting is the fire that frees things as they flow

S~Serendipity through desire, supported as I go!

Julie

April 2025

Image below "Daisy Days" ~ Julie

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    Julie

    Police Cars

    P ~ Posh Police in their stripy Rover cars

    O ~ Only a siren away from Venus and Mars!

    L ~ Laughing heartily as the cops gave them chase

    I ~ Irascible lads with a smile on their face

    C ~ Courting the law, they found their laughs

    E ~ Energetic youths rode up onto the path!

    C ~ Charismatic and carousing those lads got their dues
    A ~ Arrested and cuffed they sang the stripy blues
    R ~ Rested and jested they eventually calmed down
    S ~ Striped cars were the best ones, the best Jam Butties in town!

    Julie

    April 2025

    Jun 4