Comments on: How to Write an Acrostic Poem: Examples and Forms

By: Announcing…our Poetry Contest Winner and Runner-Up! – The Write Attitude

Fri, 03 May 2024 17:52:39 +0000

[…] Writing Center was running a poetry contest all of last month! The theme: Spring. The format: an acrostic poem. And now…after a whole month…our team of Writing Center judges has put their heads […]

By: Joseph Mason

Joseph Mason — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:05:36 +0000

Origin of Acrostic Poetry?

A cross tick with an attitude …
Came rapping at Poe’s door …
Reciting rhythmic rhyme ensued …
“Only this and nothing more” …
Soon a smile adorned his mouth …
Tomes strewn ‘neath barren shelf …
Inspired tick pens north to south …
Creating poem to mimic ….. self?

Perhaps my theory has some holes …
Or maybe it’s the beer …
Edgar Allan – bless his soul! …
Thinks I’m onto something here …
Really, folks – can you not SEE? …
You need only study P
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By: Sean Glatch

Sean Glatch — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:53:36 +0000

In reply to Joseph Mason. Brilliant!

By: Joseph Mason

Joseph Mason — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 19:05:51 +0000

A cross tick on a fallen tree …
Called out as I drew near …
“Regale the forest canopy …
O’ Ye of proverbs dear …
So might I ask just this of thee …
To one who lends an ear …
If all mankind with eyes can see …
Can only Poets hear?”

By: omar

omar — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:47:17 +0000

In reply to Kiptoo kibet.

Part 2: Hospitality Acrostic Poem
Directions: An acrostic poem is a poem where certain letters in each line spell out a word or phrase. Typically, the
first letters of each line are used to spell the message, but they can appear anywhere. Complete the acrostic poem
below by writing words or phrases relating to the hospitality and tourism industry or that represent what it means to
have a “service spirit.”

By: Kiptoo kibet

Kiptoo kibet — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:29:02 +0000

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Kibet

By: Darrell McDonald

Darrell McDonald — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 20:38:19 +0000

I began to write acrostics, based on given names, more than 60 years ago. At the time, as an auditor, I traveled extensively (a new ticket every Monday morning) and I used this as a way to meet new people. Now, at 91, I have become interested in writing poetry once more. As before acrostics are attractive to me because they are short, they require discipline and they lead to potential friendships. I find that I no longer wish to “wing it” but rather to submit to the added discipline of proper poetical form. My verses will range from four to ten lines per verse. And most lines, I expect, will be only eight or nine syllables. I’d like to find som help and encouragement here.

By: Sean Glatch

Sean Glatch — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:41:50 +0000

In reply to Beverly George.

Hi Beverly,

Your comment has made my day! I’m ecstatic to hear these articles have helped you on your writing journey.

Warmest,
Sean

By: Beverly George

Beverly George — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:15:37 +0000

Dear Sean Glatch,
Thank you for your educational and inspirational monthly articles. I look forward to them and appreciate the thought and information you put into them. They offer so much to those of us who are seeking to improve our craft. With sincere thanks, Beverly

By: Free Verse Friday: June 2023 | Shoe's Seeds & Stories

Free Verse Friday: June 2023 | Shoe's Seeds & Stories — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:12:51 +0000

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