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Acrostic
The A forms seem to be a lot of fun really
Acrostics basically involve writing a word down the page so that each letter starts a line of poetry. That's the only requirement -- they're also good fun to rhyme but it's not at all necessary.
No little man has grown so tall
As Bonaparte, a Corsican;
Poor Josephine, she feels his lack,
Or will he grow? Of course he can!
Little man with grandeur dreams,
Empires close within his grasp --
One Victory will change it all:
Nelson has just kicked his arse.
Laurie![]() from Cloud 9 Associate, 1452 posts | Leanne you truely are a dream come true!! AND I lovingly appreciate your willingness to share your poetic expertise with me. I am ready to soak up some knowledge. This is an excellent first assignment. I will get to work on an Acrostic this weekend. Thank you so much. |
Tracey![]() from Spanktown Associate, 1891 posts | After I've stopped laughing at this example, I'll see what I can do.
:D |
Leanne![]() from Just west of the lounge room Associate, 3019 posts | For further examples of really cool things to do with acrostics, have a look at Derma Kaput's work http://shakespearesmonkeys.com/sections/view.php/142 |
| White_Feather from Here and There 302 posts | Surf down the wind, jump through the sky
Until rushing air breathes me back to life
Rubbers burned, smoke the adrenaline high
Venturous sign it’s time to dare or to die
Icarus be damned, I am not such a fool
Vainly flaunting this right to be cool
Obscene fires fuel these wholesale schemes
Rebelling, I reclaim the revolution of dreams.
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| White_Feather from Here and There 302 posts | Dr. Seuss enough? |
Leanne![]() from Just west of the lounge room Associate, 3019 posts | Haha, no, Dr Seuss would say: Skydiving Sam (Dr Seuss don't do acrostics, mate) I like yours better |
Laurie![]() from Cloud 9 Associate, 1452 posts | Beginning to Evolve as a Novice writer Everyday I Visualize skills Of Linguistic Excellence and valuable New Talents! Thanks Leanne! On to the next form! |


