Chris Green Poet Acrostic

The Fire Rages On

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Tempest flares of embers burning
Hell hath come this nearing town
Every vision fuels the turning

Fearful now of going down
In the glow, this caustic flaring
Reigns collapse as days prolong
Endlessly the souls uncaring

Reaching for the sainted wrong
All alone, midst throngs of people
Gathered ‘fore this destined mass 
East of here, the fractured steeple
Soon to be of those who pass

O’re the flames of truth appalling
None shall hear their mournful calling
 

9/3/19
Written for: Pick A Title, Vol 8 - Acrostic - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh

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John Hamilton September 4, 2019 at 6:35 PM What!!! no butterflies or daffodils, well...it's still pretty amazing when you reach for the dark side!! Chris Green September 5, 2019 at 6:56 AM They got burned up in the fire. : ) Thanks John, just stepping out for a bit.

Ann Foster September 4, 2019 at 11:16 AM So very sad, so very lovely. Excellent...Cheering quietly...Ann Chris Green September 4, 2019 at 11:28 AM Thank you so much Ann. I appreciate your kindness.

Kim Rodrigues September 4, 2019 at 8:26 AM A wonderful write! So different from your romantic ponderings! I love this! Chris Green September 4, 2019 at 8:47 AM Thanks Kim. Yeah, I reached into the dark side of my heart. : )

Elizabeth Kinch September 4, 2019 at 1:29 AM This is amazing Chris. I was contemplating having a go at this acrostic myself. I agree with Paul and Sandy, a winning write I feel. Chris Green September 4, 2019 at 7:03 AM Thank you again Elizabeth. I am thrilled you came by to read this one and enjoyed it so much.

Paul Callus September 3, 2019 at 4:52 PM An excellent Acrostic, Chris, both in content and technical ability. Sounds like a winner to me. Regards // paul Chris Green September 3, 2019 at 5:06 PM Thanks so much Paul. I appreciate your time and you leaving such a nice comment

Sandra Adams September 3, 2019 at 3:36 PM Wow now this one has winner written all over it. I love when acrostics read like free verse or verse. It makes them so much more superb in my opinion :) well penned my friend ... hugs Chris Green September 3, 2019 at 3:52 PM Thanks Sandy. Your comments always bring a huge smile to my face. I am happy you liked this one so much. And see...no butterflies or daffodils. : )