Mark Toney Poet ABC

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My first poem written in 1994.

Poetry Form: ABC Poem - In this example, a poem in which every word begins with a successive letter of the alphabet. The first word begins with A, the second with B, the third with C, etc. 

A Baby Cries

 
A Baby Cries,
Demanding, Emphatic,
Forming, Growing,
Having Intelligence, Joy, Kindness, Love.

Mounting Neuroses, Outrageous Propaganda,
Quickly Remove Simple Truth,
Unleashing Violence- Wanton, Xenophobic.
Youthquake Zeitgeist!






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December 11, 2019
F F I series 33 a to z 
Brian Strand, sponsor

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Andrea Dietrich June 28, 2026 at 3:53 PM Wow you first poem, huh? This type is challenging. Well done Mark Toney June 28, 2026 at 6:58 PM Thank you, Andrea.

CayCay Godwin October 10, 2025 at 3:32 AM This is profound and dramatic, I think you were divinely inspired while writing this gem. There is only one appropriate word I can think of right now, WOW! Poem shows love and talent for/with words. A-Z poems take time, and I love the challenge, you, too? Mark Toney October 10, 2025 at 5:24 AM Yes! I love the challenge, too! Thank you for your thoughtful and gracious comments that are very encouraging to me, CayCay. I appreciate your kind stroll through my old poems today. :)

Samuel Otieng July 29, 2018 at 9:13 AM This is a nice ABC poem. Well done. Mark Toney July 29, 2018 at 11:07 AM Thank you so much, Samuel.

Eve Roper July 22, 2018 at 5:06 PM Enjoyed reading, Mark, a lot of impack feeling in this poem.. Mark Toney July 22, 2018 at 7:11 PM I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Eve.

Paris-Maree Boreham June 4, 2018 at 8:58 AM HaHAA Love your work, well done =D Mark Toney June 4, 2018 at 10:13 AM Hello, Paris-Maree. I appreciate your taking time to send some encouragement my way :)

Barbara Barry-Nishanian May 2, 2018 at 10:18 PM ABC...now I understand. Good job! Mark Toney May 3, 2018 at 8:12 AM Thanks, Barbara! Say hi to Peter for me :)

Funom Makama April 28, 2018 at 7:43 AM This is lovely and incredible. Your pen overflow with creativity and wisdom. Wishing to read more of your works... Mark Toney April 28, 2018 at 9:18 AM Thank you for your encouraging words, Funom. They are much appreciated.