Acrostic

Acrostic down the side.

A letter starts the new word.

Akrostikhis Greek word.

As hymns by St. Ephrem.

ABC  acrostics. 

Any letter will do.

A fun way to write poems.

 

Date Written: 10/21/2020

2 place     Pleiades 3  Contest Judged:10/28/2020 Sponsored by:Joseph May
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Dietrich Avatar
October 31, 2020 at 5:17 PM
very nice, Paula. Congrats for your win. You chose a great form to describe.
Goldsmith Avatar
November 4, 2020 at 9:53 AM
Thanks, for your note and for your congratulations. Glad you like it. It was an honor to have a win. Have a wonderful day..................
Proxenos Avatar
October 29, 2020 at 3:29 AM
Paula I loved this Greek based poem and at the end of it all I read the rules wrong - maybe I was thinking in Greek and writing in English. Congratulations my dear friend beautiful write and excellent win. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Goldsmith Avatar
October 30, 2020 at 12:55 PM
Thank You, for your note and for your congratulations. So glad you like this one. It was an honor to have a win. Have a wonderful day with hugs and blessings..................
Watt Avatar
October 28, 2020 at 8:24 PM
I agree - they are fun to do. Nice write, Paula and congrats on your win. Enjoy the rest of your week ~ John
Goldsmith Avatar
October 30, 2020 at 12:53 PM
Thank You, for your note and for your congratulations. It was an honor to have a win. Glad you like it. Enjoy the day...........
Y. Avatar
October 28, 2020 at 7:37 PM
Hi Paula, Congratulations on your winning write. Have a wonderful evening:-) Alexis
Goldsmith Avatar
October 30, 2020 at 12:38 PM
Thank You, for your note and for your congratulations. Glad you like this one. It was an honor to have a win. Enjoy day..............
May Avatar
October 28, 2020 at 4:43 PM
Very nicely written Paula, Congrats on your win
Goldsmith Avatar
October 30, 2020 at 12:37 PM
Thank You, for your note and for your congratulations. So glad you like this one. I enjoyed writing it. It was an honor to have a win. Have a wonderful day...............
Proxenos Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 8:03 AM
Hi Paula, good luck in the contest dear friend, A great Acrostic which i'm sure Joseph will like. Hope you are well and keeping safe Paula. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Goldsmith Avatar
October 27, 2020 at 4:57 PM
Thank You, for your note and for your good luck. So glad you like this one. Have a wonderful day with hugs and blessings...........
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 3:51 PM
Hello Paula Goldsmith, this is great! Enjoy your evening my frend
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 23, 2020 at 10:51 AM
Hello Paula you are welcome. Yes I enjoyed this poem. Enjoy your day my friend.
Goldsmith Avatar
October 22, 2020 at 3:25 PM
Thank You, for writing. Glad you like it. Have a wonderful day...................
Roper Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 12:23 PM
Well done, Paula, good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve
Goldsmith Avatar
October 22, 2020 at 3:24 PM
Thanks for your note and for your good luck. Have a wonderful day with hugs...................
Andresen Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 12:11 PM
- Great written, Paula :) - Yes, a fun way to write ... but can be difficult to get a good flow throughout the poem - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Goldsmith Avatar
October 22, 2020 at 3:23 PM
Thank You, for writing and for your best wishes. Have a wonderful day with hugs...................
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