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Acrostic Poems

Acrostic poems, when writ in verse, Cause some who dabble thus to curse. Relentless rules that cramp one’s style, Over time, may prove a trial. Surrendering to failure might Tempt those where patience’s taken flight. Ironically, such poems inspire Challenge-freaks to climb much higher.

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Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/27/2014 8:01:00 AM

Yes, You can not ask a black pregnant woman to give birth to a red-headed child, brilliant thoughts, ilene

Robert Johnson

Date: 8/26/2014 8:00:00 PM

Acrostics have both pro's and con's. First letter dictate can spurn or spawn. I find them fun if I'm not busy. Anyway, they're not worth getting in a tizzy. :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/26/2014 6:29:00 PM

Oh, Ilene, I love what you said here at the end. I guess I am a challenge freak because the more limits placed on me "sometimes" the better I often do!! Thanks for your wonderful comment to me last time. I really appreciated those words.

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/26/2014 2:56:00 PM

clever .i had a thought to write an acrostic about acrostics the other day urs blew mine away.very cool

Ilene Bauer
Date: 8/26/2014 3:47:00 PM

thanks, casarah! it was actually a bit of a challenge, but i enjoyed writing it. i appreciate your comment...

Christine Costello

Date: 8/26/2014 2:39:00 PM

Ilene- this is very clever. I thoroughly enjoyed it. :-) Christine

Ilene Bauer
Date: 8/26/2014 3:46:00 PM

thank you for reading and commenting! much appreciated...