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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

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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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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!

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.................

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

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.

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

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! :)

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 :)

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

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.

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

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. ~~

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 :)

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

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

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