ACROSTIC POETRY

[Julie]

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

[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