Abecedarian 2

A is for amber ambition and amethyst dreams
B is for believing in yourself and becoming
C is for creativity courage and celebrating 
D is for developing Deja vu and dancing 
E is for engaging and encouraging 
F is for fun flavor and fulfilling 
G is for greatness and God and gifting
H is for happy holy and having
I is for interesting introvert 
J is for joyful jokes and chicken that’s jerk
K is for kind kisses king kente
L is for love lavender and lake
M is for magic moon messenger music 
N is for noon night now do it
O is for onyx oxtails and onions
P is for purple peace pinky toes with no bunions 
Q is for queen quiet and quest
R is for red riot and required rest
S is for soul singing song
T is for Teal Taj Mahal tone
U is for Universe understanding
V is for violet  vote and victory
W is for winning wholeheartedly writing
X is for xenophobia isn’t that exciting 
Y is for yes yellow and you
Z is for Zulu people with eyes like moon
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Willy Avatar
November 22, 2025 at 8:35 AM
This looks like magi, how did you do it ? Am not ashamed of learning from you given a chance to.
Jones Avatar
November 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Rhyming comes easier to me but the challenge with this one was to add content or sequence of thoughts that merged. If you take your time and approach this line by line you can do it too. I appreciate you reading it!
George Avatar
July 3, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Well written..... Great idea for an abecedarian! Congratulations Caren on your POTD win.
Jones Avatar
July 4, 2024 at 3:16 AM
Thank you so much Valsa!
Buhagiar Avatar
July 3, 2024 at 9:27 PM
My belated congratulations on your POTD.
Jones Avatar
July 3, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Thanks Victor!
Lane Avatar
July 2, 2024 at 2:48 AM
What a challenge, Karen. Well written and congratulations on it being potd.
Jones Avatar
July 2, 2024 at 4:51 AM
Thank you Lin!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Huge congratulations to you, Dear Karen. Your version of this form is so creative! "P is for purple peace pinky toes with no bunions" - so clever! Best wishes to you ~
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Malabika thanks so much!
Nicole Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 5:05 PM
So clever and creative ! Your thoughts bring a smile to my heart. I like: ' magic, moon, messenger and music. ' Congratulations Karen, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Aw thanks Brandy!
Rone Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 3:15 PM
"With eyes like moon" OMG, brilliant!! Congrats on your POTD. Best - Ken
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Wooooah! I am NOT brilliant but I love that you think I am! Carefully minding my ego though lol Thanks Ken
Woods Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Wonderful! Congratulations on POTD! This form is so difficult but I love your version, how you've included a kind of alliteration as well! Very positive and uplifting. I've made a nonsense phrase from my fav lines lol...WHEN BIG CUPS!<3<3
Woods Avatar
July 2, 2024 at 6:59 PM
<3<3 xo
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 3:52 PM
How creative! I love your phrases! You don’t know how much your saying you’re uplifted means as I’m dealing with a family crisis! Thanks
Woods Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Oh wait! This one is better I think...NICE HUG P.S.B.W.(poetry soup big win);)
Bowring Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Many congratulations dear Karen for this amazing poem. So well written with lots to marvel at. Letter X really made me :) Love the letter M especially. Really enjoyed it. Hope you’re having a great celebratory day. Hugs and smiles to you :):)
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Christina I’ve had a busy day with a family crisis that overshadowed but wonderful comments like yours make the day festive! Hugs smiles returned and thanks!
Rodrigues Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Congrats on POTD, Karen!
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Thanks Kim!
Kauffman Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 12:33 PM
Really wonderful, Karen! Congratulations on your POTD honors. Love your lines filled with every color of the rainbow, music, love, peace, humor and "kind kisses!" So happy for you to receive this honor. Showers of blessings to you!
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Your comments make me smile thanks for that Sam! Blessings returned
Meadows Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 12:27 PM
Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 3:36 PM
Thanks Daisy!
Wolf Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 12:16 PM
How you had the patience for this, I simply can't imagine, Karen! Congrats on POTD, Gershon
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 3:35 PM
lol I guess sleepless nights are motivating! Thanks Gershon!
Elliott Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Very creative POTD, dear Karen, Congratulations Enjoy your special poetry day! :)
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Regina thanks I am!
Anaya Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Congratulations on your POTD Karen Jones! You do ABC's so creatively and filled with a touch of everything, humor too. My favorite line was Z of Zulu people with eyes like moon. Enjoy your day! xhugs~Anaya
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 3:30 PM
What a nice comment you made me smile! Thank you Anaya!
Rodgers Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 10:55 AM
Dear Karen, Congratulations on your wonderful Abecedarian!! We must have been on the same wavelength, because I have been working on one. I loved reading yours, and it is so creative!! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 3:27 PM
I can’t wait to read yours Daniel! Thanks and I will look for it!
Slaughter Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 10:25 AM
That's quite a list, Karen. Congrats on POTD, as well.
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 3:26 PM
It was a fun challenge I put on myself Jim! lol thanks!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 9:01 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your very creative/fun write. Great Job... Have a blessed day writing away.......................
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Have a blessed day as well and thanks Paula!
M  Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 8:38 AM
Hi Karen....what a joy to see your beautiful smiling face and your very clever poem up here at POTD! Congratulations!! Debx
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Aw thanks sweetie and I believe you see beauty because it is a part of YOU that you recognize! Thanks
La France Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 8:17 AM
Karen, beautifully written and congratulations on receiving THE POEM OF THE DAY honor, Constance
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Thanks so much Constance!
Roper Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 8:13 AM
Great Abecedarian, Karen, congratulations on POTD
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Thanks Eve!
May Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 5:41 AM
Congrats on POTD, Very nicely done
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 6:34 AM
I appreciate your saying that Joseph!
Kaufman Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 5:40 AM
Hi Karen, Your creativity and wonderful sense of humor came thru in this POTD. It looks like quite a challenging form of poetry. Blessings to you and enjoy the day.
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 6:31 AM
Thanks Nancy! I had fun writing it!
Sands Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 4:26 AM
Excellent POTD. Congratulations Karen :)
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 4:29 AM
I appreciate your support Heidi! Thank you!
Empress Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 4:01 AM
This is so lyrical and creativ of you to writ an abcedarian in this manner , so melodiously musical and uplifting too! Soulfully meaningful! I always enjoy reading your work and this is no exception. My fave line is B and also L! Pleasure reading your work! Congratulations on receiving POTD. Well deserved
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 4:18 AM
Inky your work IS brilliant so a kind word from you is appreciated and very exciting! Thanks for years of inspiration and encouragement dear poetess!
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