John Michaels Poet Acrostic

Humanity

Harmonious co-existence vexes as
Ugliness of spirit overrides all sense:
Man, woman, young, old - locked in constant conflict.
Antagonistic leanings destructive, but
Nations are split by doctrine more than terrain;
Isolated, insular and self-serving.
Tempestuous relationships reign supreme;
Yawning chasm between status quo and potence.

Halcyon adventures wait amongst the stars:
Unite, Peoples of Earth... and ascend as one.
Majesty of universe lies before us,
Architects, wholly, of our own destiny.
Negative acts consigned to history books;
Inherent self-destructive urges shunned by
Transcending schisms and grasping conjoined purpose.
Years uncounted may pass, but faith shall be pursed*.

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* pursed = rewarded

11 syllables on every line - checked with howmanysllables.com
14 November 2017 - my first Acrostic poem.

For the "Humanity - Acrostic" contest, sponsored by John Hamilton.
(2nd Place)

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Paul Callus November 29, 2017 at 11:24 AM You have tackled this form with verve, John, offering us double helpings as a bonus! Content and deliverance extremely well done. Congratulations on this high-flying and deserved win. Regards // paul John Michaels December 2, 2017 at 9:29 AM Much appreciated, thanks Paul. Kind regards, John.

James Edward Lee Sr. November 25, 2017 at 12:54 PM Like this very much, Congrats on your win and placement in the contest. WHITE ON. ---James John Michaels November 27, 2017 at 2:10 PM Many thanks for the kind and supportive comments! All the best, John.

Andrea Dietrich November 20, 2017 at 11:27 PM yes, that poem of mine was a limerick but then I noticed we had to submit it as a rhyme for the contest, and well, limerick is a rhyme after all. haha!! Let me go find a poem of yours I have not seen yet. John Michaels November 25, 2017 at 8:37 AM Thanks for stopping by, Andrea!! All the best, John.

Connie Marcum Wong November 18, 2017 at 8:14 PM I love your insightful Acrostic John. Bravo! Congratulations on your well deserved win! : ) John Michaels November 25, 2017 at 8:34 AM Thanks very much for your kind comments, Connie! Kind regards, John. Connie Marcum Wong November 18, 2017 at 8:15 PM Wow, if this is your first you will become a master at them in no time!

Andrea Dietrich November 18, 2017 at 7:39 PM HEY< way to go. A well deserved win. Congrats, John John Michaels November 25, 2017 at 7:58 AM Thanks very much, Andrea!! All the best, John.

Sandra Haight November 18, 2017 at 7:13 PM Wow, John, two great, well-written Acrostics! Congratulations on your podium placement in the contest. Sandra

John Hamilton November 18, 2017 at 11:26 AM Congrats John on an excellent entry in my contest, you would never know this is your first acrostic, I can just imagine what is yet to come, nice win! John Michaels November 18, 2017 at 12:53 PM Thank you for the kind comments and for my placement! This was a really enjoyable contest and let me learn a new form. Kind regards, John

Gregory Richard Barden November 18, 2017 at 4:08 AM Congratulations on your fine win, John - you went above-and-beyond with two great stanzas - nice ... blessings to you, friend, and keep on writing! :-) John Michaels November 18, 2017 at 12:54 PM Thanks for the great comments, Greg - pleased you liked it!! All the best, John.

Andrea Dietrich November 15, 2017 at 3:29 PM You put a lot of hard and great work into this poetry, John.VERY well written. I hope it fares well for you in the contest. John Michaels November 18, 2017 at 12:56 PM Thanks so much, Andrea!! Yes, it did quite well, thanks! All the best, John.

Susan Ashley November 14, 2017 at 8:12 PM Wow John, a powerful and inspiring Acrostic so smoothly and seamlessly written You expressed very poetically the facets of humanity; the good the bad and the ugly.., and our need for faith. Excellent and good luck in the contest! John Michaels November 15, 2017 at 2:03 AM Hi Susan. Thanks for the great feedback! Really pleased you liked my first attempt at an Acrostic. All the best, John.