The Acrostic

Spent a couple hours
On a puzzle from The Times,
An activity I almost like
As much as making rhymes.

I do the crossword daily,
Since it’s there in each edition
And work on it until my solving’s
Come to its fruition.

Yet on Sunday, in the magazine,
Some other puzzles wait,
Where varied types on different weeks,
In print, will alternate.

I tackled the acrostic,
Which is challenging and cool.
I usually finish 
With a few tries, as a rule.

But today I was determined
And kept at it ‘til I finished.
Supposedly, this will not let
My brain cells be diminished.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Rigoler Avatar
April 7, 2025 at 6:20 AM
I, too, enjoy doing acrostics, Ilene. Mine are mostly on famous people or places. Granted, they can be challenging yet rewarding. / Maurice
Andresen Avatar
April 6, 2025 at 6:13 AM
- Important to keep brain cells active, Ilene :) - Happy Sunday :) - hugs
Gorelick Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Acrostics are my puzzle faves! I do a NY Times puzzle daily, and look forward to Saturday's challenge. Puzzle Chums, Robert
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