Iris

I wish I could rip the meanness from your spine, Rinse and let drip the pain from your eyes. In your heart there is one small door still open. Says it's for me and I'm yours forever.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/15/2021 3:48:00 PM

Just checking out your acrostic style and was so impressed with the poignancy of this one. A fave.

Eve Roper

Date: 2/2/2020 10:34:00 PM

Great acrostic, Matt, congratulations on your 1st place win. Hugs Eve

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/1/2020 7:12:00 AM

A poignant tribute. Well done. Congrats on your top win, Matt.

Matt Caliri
Date: 2/1/2020 9:36:00 AM

Thanks!

Juliet Ligon

Date: 1/30/2020 12:24:00 AM

There is a lot of emotion in this, and I like that you used "eyes" and a door (like windows to the soul).

Matt Caliri
Date: 2/1/2020 9:37:00 AM

Thanks! It was fun playing...

Jenish Somadas

Date: 1/29/2020 12:50:00 AM

Sweet acrostic.. Congrats on your placement..

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/24/2020 1:42:00 PM

Hello matt Caliri, you are feeling romantic. So nice to meet you. have a nice day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/25/2020 6:15:00 PM

Hello Matt Calin, your background is interesting. Hav a nice evening my friend.

Matt Caliri
Date: 1/24/2020 5:47:00 PM

Thanks, you too! I'm Dionysian at heart. Mostly Italian. As my dad might say, "I had no shot."