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Acrostic Memory

Acrostic Memory Acrostics introduced in fifth grade on a rainy winter afternoon Careful crafted choice of words written in lyric cadence hues Rhythmic flow like music class - songs of skaters waltzes spin Out of tumbling imagination’s chaos form corrals intention’s whims Shaping thoughts that rumble ramble like errant spitball pests Teacher’s encouragement gentle walks through rows of wooden desks Imaginations set on fire with a powerful surge Crafts of poems like spelling bees in alphabetic order emerge My favorite teacher – Miss Daly - guided my awakening muse Emerging in wide young eyes - life’s enigma puzzles to deduce - Many her gifts wrapped in surprises of creative lines, the prize Often I remember her stern but loving eyes Reminders to remember her guiding hand for wordsmith potential Yet I always wonder of her life’s acrostic in questions reverential 12-8-20 Contest: Nostalgia Sponsor: Line Gauthier

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John Watt

Date: 1/11/2021 10:52:00 AM

Thank God for the Miss Daly's of this world, seeing 'wordsmith potential'. Really enjoyed walking through your 5th grade classroom on a rainy afternoon to witness the sparking of lifelong fires. Wonderful cadence to this and the rhymes emphasize your craftsmanship. Wonderfully written, Sam, going in my faves. Congrats for your deserving win, my friend ~ John

John Watt
Date: 1/11/2021 10:35:00 PM

Thanks for remembering about my math teacher. Fun fact: his name was Mr. Rogers!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/11/2021 1:46:00 PM

I am so honored by your fav my friend! What a special way to start off the new year! Thank you. Everyone should have a Miss Daly in their lives. I loved honoring her. She really is the foundation of my lyrics and poems. And, I think about the math teacher you honored with your wonderful poem. So grateful for your beautiful message. Sending you blessings!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 1/10/2021 6:28:00 PM

How beautifully tender - those first two lines grabbed my heart! I love the details, like 'rows of wooden desks' and 'stern but loving eyes' - congratulations on your very deserving win, Sam!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/11/2021 1:40:00 PM

Thank you Michelle! Fifth grade, the classroom, Miss Daly and her encouragement are vivid, happy memories. It was an honor to honor her as a teacher and mentor. Have been enjoying your oh so creative, and inspiring, writes. Hope you continue to be well in the new year! All the best my friend!

Marilene Evans

Date: 1/10/2021 12:51:00 PM

Congrats on your win! We always remember the people who influenced us. Beautifully done.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/11/2021 1:37:00 PM

Thank you so much Marilene! I so agree with you. Fifth grade with Miss Daly left an indelible mark. When I think of that year I just feel happy. She encouraged me in new ways to achieve success as a student and person in many arenas. Hope you are having a wonderful new year! All the best to you.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/10/2021 12:24:00 PM

I see a congrats here, sO I hope it was a winner, and yes indeed, she just judged the contest. BIG congrats, Sam.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/11/2021 1:30:00 PM

Thank you Andrea! This acrostic took me back to that classroom and Miss Daly - a sentimental journey for sure. She loved poetry and music. We connected in that special way students and teachers sometimes connect. She demanded of us but I flourished in her classroom! All the best my friend!

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 1/10/2021 10:04:00 AM

Congratulations Sam. Happy New year. May this year bring joy, health and success to you. Take care Rama

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/11/2021 1:27:00 PM

Thank you Rama especially for your positive wishes - things to remember to remember as the year progresses. All the best and blessings to you and your talented muse!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 12/10/2020 4:44:00 AM

L O V E L Y!!! God bless you with many more. Such a gem

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/10/2021 9:11:00 AM

Happy New Year Gina! Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it my friend. Have always loved the acrostic form and this contest was a wonderful way to pay tribute to my teacher. Hope you are well - staying cozy and warm. Sending you prayers and blessings for the new year.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/9/2020 2:45:00 PM

this is so amazing how you spun your memory around the very form you emulate. I love it. I had a teacher who really inspired my writing but not till high school. anyway, this is a FAVE

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/10/2021 9:05:00 AM

Thank you Andrea! My memories of Miss Daly and learning about acrostics just seemed to blend together perfectly! So honored by your fav. Hope you are doing well!