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Acrostic

All the initial words
At the left side margin
Are arranged in a way
A vertical word will
Appear before your eyes
Accent letters with bold
An easy form to write!

Pleiades 3 Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Joseph May

10/22/20

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2020

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/30/2020 7:58:00 PM I find it one of the easier forms too, Jan. You chose very well with this one. I will think and think on the skunk poem!! Congrats for your great win here. Login to Reply

Beata Agustin Date: 10/29/2020 6:11:00 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this poetic way to define an acrostic poem. God bless you. Login to Reply

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 10/29/2020 2:59:00 AM Back with congrats my friend, on your wonderful 1st win, I liked it from the first moment I read it. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/29/2020 10:07:00 AM thanks so much jennifer:-) hugs Jan xx

John Watt Date: 10/28/2020 8:09:00 PM Back to offer you congratulations, friend! Well done. Hugs ~ John Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/29/2020 1:05:00 AM Thanks John:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues Date: 10/28/2020 7:09:00 PM Nice! Congratulations, Jan! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/29/2020 1:05:00 AM Thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May Date: 10/28/2020 4:25:00 PM Very nicely done Jan, Congrats on your win Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/29/2020 1:02:00 AM Thanks Joseph... I tried to write on limericks and struggled lol-) hugs Jan xx

Sam Kauffman Date: 10/28/2020 10:45:00 AM A great description, Jan! I love acrostics. I remember I was introduced to them by one of my favorite teachers in fifth grade. Congratulations on your "a"-mazing win! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/29/2020 1:02:00 AM Thanks Sam I wish I had done the form at school:-) hugs Jan xx

Paula Goldsmith Date: 10/28/2020 10:13:00 AM Congratulations on your win. A "wonderful" write. I enjoy the ACROSTIC poems. I think they are fun to write and to read. Enjoy your win................. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/29/2020 1:00:00 AM Thanks Paula I enjoy writing the form:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. Date: 10/28/2020 9:16:00 AM Hi Jan, I’m just coming back to say congratulations on your 1st place win. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/29/2020 12:59:00 AM Thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 10/24/2020 8:52:00 AM Jan, you have ace'd this contest - I love your poem and the ease with which you brought your talent to it, is brilliant! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/29/2020 12:59:00 AM Thanks Jennifer:-) hugs Jan xx

John Watt Date: 10/23/2020 9:38:00 AM If this is easy for you, it speaks to your talent, Jan. Always enjoy reading your creative output, regardless of form, style, or tone. Your poetry always does it for me. Hugs ~ John Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/23/2020 1:34:00 PM You are too kind my friend:-) hugs jan xx

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 10/22/2020 8:04:00 PM This is an impressive entry for the contest, Jan. Good luck! :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/23/2020 1:33:00 PM Thanks Evelyn-) hugs Jan xx

Heidi Sands Date: 10/22/2020 11:10:00 AM Nice one Jan! Inspiring to write one :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/23/2020 1:33:00 PM Thanks Heidi:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta Date: 10/22/2020 11:06:00 AM You earned an "A" for this one! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/22/2020 3:23:00 PM Clever comment Rico:-) hugs jan xx

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/22/2020 10:45:00 AM Hello Jan Allison good luck in the contest. Enjoy your day my friend. Hugs. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/23/2020 10:41:00 AM Hello Jan, you are welcome. Enjoy yur day my friend. Hugs. Jan Allison Date: 10/22/2020 3:22:00 PM thanks Darlene:-) hugs jan xx

Regina Mcintosh Date: 10/22/2020 9:17:00 AM Beautifully done, Jan. I love it and it's sure to be a winner :) God bless you dear lady Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/22/2020 2:32:00 PM Thanks Regina:-) hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar Date: 10/22/2020 8:58:00 AM Well done Jan. I have never written an acrostic in my life. Don't know why. ~~ Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/22/2020 2:31:00 PM Give it a go Victor they are simple, more of a challenge if you try end rhyme:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/22/2020 8:11:00 AM - I think it can be difficult ... sometimes :) - But you manage most forms with style, Jan :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/22/2020 8:18:00 AM Thanks Anne-Lise I do enjoy the challenge of the form:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham Date: 10/22/2020 7:59:00 AM Perfect discription Jan, they're fun to write too. Good luck Tom Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/22/2020 8:02:00 AM I do like writing the form:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. Date: 10/22/2020 6:40:00 AM Hi Jan, This is such a good entry for the contest theme. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/22/2020 6:42:00 AM I tried to do one on limericks but hit a mental block, I may still work on it if time allows:-) hugs jan xx