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Acrostic poetry is a type of poem in which the first or the last letters of the lines form a name, topic, or word, etc. So, when reading acrostic poems vertically, the theme, phrase, or word is discernable. However, there is more to acrostic. What is an acrostic in poetry (complete definition)?
W-E-L-C-O-M-E-DWell come on in, I'll bolt the door,
Excuse the dog mess, on the floor,
Let's get this one bar fire to roar,
Coffee's still warm, so I'll just pour,
Oat meal biscuits? go on take four,
Money troubles? heard...
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Categories:
dog, fire, home, money,
Form: Acrostic
Heart
"I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart) I am never without it..."
E.E. Cummings
Heaven sent you to be with me
Even though I value being free.
As an unexpected turn,
Resistance was...
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Categories:
heart, love, metaphor, relationship,
Form: Acrostic
MamaM•ostly sugar with some cinnamon and everything nice
O•utstandingly created with sprinkles of salt and pepper too with cajun spice
T•he makings of this beautiful creation by the most high
H•er sweet soul essence is aptly displayed in...
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Categories:
appreciation, beautiful, blessing, for
Form: Acrostic
PopsD•isciplinarian and teacher extraordinaire
A man after God's own heart who is strict but fair
D•idn't go to college but he has a shed load of knowledge
D•oesn't have millions in the bank but he's far...
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appreciation, blessing, dad, education,
Form: Acrostic
WealthH•aving it is worth more than gold
E•ating to live and not living to eat nourishes the body and
soul
A•bstaining from deleterious things that are meant to
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Categories:
blessing, happiness, health, inspiration,
Form: Acrostic
Love JonesBefore my first kiss or chivalrous embrace
A throbbing pulse in my heart started to race
Sweetly my love for you began to grow
Knickerbockers I love to watch and I never miss The Lake
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Categories:
america, appreciation, art, basketball,
Form: Acrostic
The HelpM•any try to toe the line but somehow manage to go astray
Y•oung to old, so many, too many travel this way
H•arnessing spiritual power in this dimension is the aim and
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Categories:
allah, christian, faith, god,
Form: Acrostic
Sunrise
Smile while you can, with every given day.
Under this beautiful sky is your own paradise.
Nature welcomes you when you appreciate yourself.
Reach the top of your "Aura", don't fall into the emptiness.
Ignore the superficial and the...
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Categories:
allegory, allusion, blessing, creation,
Form: Acrostic
Too Close To The Edge
Time will serve us well if we wait
Omitting the obvious is not wise
Opportunities come slowly and go quickly
Choose carefully after counsel
Losing sometimes is good for winning
Obstacles are sometimes good for us
Size-up the situation before pursuing
Endurance...
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Categories:
character, confidence, courage, wisdom,
Form: Acrostic
A Kindled Fire
A kindled fire...
Keeps on burning
Inside of me
Never will it extinguish
Despite all forces against it;
Lingering fuel for determination.
Even I can't smother or
Dim it to a smoke.
Floods furiously rage within, yet
It keeps on...
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Categories:
endurance, meaningful, strength,
Form: Acrostic
Spring I Relish Your ShineInspired by :
"I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart). I am never without it."
E.E. Cummings
...
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Categories:
appreciation, beauty, seasons, spring,
Form: Acrostic
In My Heart"I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart) I am never without it..."
E.E. Cummings
If you remember the ecstatic emotions we experienced,
No unwavering obstacle could keep two of us...
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Categories:
love,
Form: Acrostic
Pets are Angels"God sends pets without wings so no one will suspect they are angels ..." Unkown
Pets are Angels in disguise
Endearing was my canine companion
There was no other pet in my life dearer than my...
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Categories:
animal, appreciation, friend, love,
Form: Acrostic
In My Heart"I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart) I am never without it..."
...
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Categories:
heart, love,
Form: Acrostic
LifeListen in silence
Inward reflection
Friendship with the Divine
Erase yesterday
May 17, 2024.
...
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Categories:
inspirational, life,
Form: Acrostic
Specific Types of Acrostic Poems
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Definition | What is Acrostic in Poetry?