Jean Murray Poet Acrostic

Self Actulisation

S ince I have been separated a year                  
E ventually I have come to see                  
L ife can be lived large, not small.                  
F orget about being left on the shelf.                  

A ctually, I now sing Alleluia.
C hoir practice I find cathartic.
T he poetry has been absolvent.
U nleashing deep hurts in haiku.
L aughter rises often, I'm cheerful. 
I appreciate my friends in literati.
S kip along at work with a buzz.
A nd I am ready for any fiesta.
T hankful for this wonderful gift.
I nspiring, empowering, stimulating.
O ffering me a chance I hitherto
N ever had for self actualisation.

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Sandra Haight November 6, 2016 at 12:51 PM A wonderful write, Jean, using such a difficult form! You've done it so brilliantly! Many good wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra Jean Murray November 6, 2016 at 1:13 PM Hello Sandra. So nice to see you. I feel a little self conscious about this one because it was a little harder to pull together. All the more reason to thank you for taking the time to comment.

Holly Bohto November 5, 2016 at 7:01 AM Creating your own full rich life. great write. I'm starting to understand the structure in acrostic. Thanks. Jean Murray November 5, 2016 at 9:58 AM Thankfully, there is not usually a mirror effect Holly. I admit it is one of my favourite forms of poetry.

Paloma P November 5, 2016 at 7:00 AM Bravo Jean, these are not easy to write, and I love the word 'hitherto', extra points for that! :) 7 Paloma P November 9, 2016 at 11:43 AM Still my heroine Audrey, just a softer version. And I totally get it figuratively speaking. Jean Murray November 5, 2016 at 9:56 AM That can't be Audrey this time? It's wasn't easy because I hate being tied down. Figuratively speaking.

Probir Gupta November 5, 2016 at 6:37 AM Lovely self actualization indeed ... Jean Murray November 5, 2016 at 9:54 AM Thank you Probir. I was determined to stick with it.