Acrostic Form~

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Acrostic Poetry is where the first letter of each line spells a word, usually using the same words as in the title.

 
Example #1:
Heartbreaking

He broke my heart
Every piece, shattered
All I wanted was his love
Real, as he promised
True, as mine for him
But he walked away
Right in the middle of paradise
Every beat of my heart
Aches for his love
Keeping the flame aglow
I will wait by the light
Never losing the hope
God will send him back to me

Copyright © 2000 Jody Kuperavage.






Example #2:


Shadow Poetry (Double Acrostic)

Summers’ gifts of sensational feelings,
Heaping happiness in poets’ path
Awarding praises for poetic data
Doses of episodes, where lived 
Original thoughts; orgasmic tempo 
Weavers of words; morning’s dew 
 
Prosing spewing from every lip
Operetta unions, written in solo 
Energy of many, sharing love
Tears touching every heart 
Rivalry forgotten, visions clear
You and I spreading peace and joy

Copyright © 2001 Amias.
Location: Keene, NH, USA

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