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** T~ This is for all the great master poets of art. H~ Having the skills, the words, and the smarts. E~ Emotions you've captured, the thoughts you provoked. P~ Pouring your heart out with a pen in your hand, O~ Orchestrating your words like no one can. E~ Elizabeth Browning, Dickinson, Shakespeare, and Poe, T~ Twain and Frost - these great ones you know. R~ Reflecting on their works, that have brought us to tears. Y~ Yes, yearning for more, we felt all their fears. M~ Masterfully crafted their words - they can fool, A~ An artist on paper, their pen is their tool. S~ Strategy, playing with rhythm and rhymes, T~ Touching our hearts and enriching our minds. E~ Experts and masters, their poems live on. R ~Reflecting on your memory now that you're gone. S~ So, thanks for your poetry. I leave with this thought, "How do I love thee?" * Acrostic ~ Rhyme 4 - 19 / revised - 4-4-22 * How Do I Love Thee? is a Sonnet written by Elizabeth Barrett Browning Acrostic Poetry Contest ~ 4/19 Sponsored by: Family Friend Poems ~ 1st ~ The month of April is designated as National Poetry Month. This poem was written in honor of well-known poets.

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Date: 4/27/2022 3:50:00 AM
And masterful they were and some still are - their names will live on as long as we make it our business to bring people's attention to their outstanding poetry, they will. Created and crafted with a strong pride - thank you for sharing Debra, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 4/13/2022 10:28:00 AM
WOW!!! What an amazing Acrostic write. I Love This One. Have a Great/Blessed Easter............
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Date: 4/9/2022 6:21:00 AM
It was an excellent idea to dedicate this poem to the Masters in this national poetry month of April, Debra. "Masterfully crafted" I would say :) ~ Best regards // paul
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/9/2022 8:13:00 AM
Thanks, Paul, for you of encouragement and kind words. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/8/2022 10:27:00 PM
What a majestic acrostic! I enjoyed reading it! All the best! ^JCB
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/9/2022 3:36:00 AM
Thanks for your kind words, JCB. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/8/2022 7:40:00 PM
Wow this is excellent! Not only is it a wonderful tribute to the poetry masters but it rhymes perfectly too. Well done indeed. Cheers Anne :-)
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Date: 4/9/2022 3:35:00 AM
Thanks for your kind words, Anne. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/7/2022 11:59:00 AM
This is so gorgeously done! "R~ Reflecting on their works, that have brought us to tears. Y~ Yes, yearning for more, we felt all their fears."
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Date: 4/7/2022 2:02:00 PM
Thank you, Caren, for your words of encouragement. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/7/2022 7:33:00 AM
Lovely write, Debra; we stand on the shoulders of giants.... Great work!
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/7/2022 2:05:00 PM
Yes, Joe, Happy Poetry Month, I agree with you. We have been in influenced by the masters. enjoy your day. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/6/2022 7:07:00 PM
Debra, you've written a wonderful acrostic poem, replete with beautiful imagery. This tribute to the numerous poets who have left a legacy of words to brighten our lives was a pleasure for me to read.
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Date: 4/6/2022 7:48:00 PM
Sotto, I'm very humbled by your words. The masters have all touched us in some way and made us who we are as poets. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/6/2022 5:42:00 PM
This is a heartwarming tribute to the masters, Debra. It is in my faves, my friend. Blessings
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/6/2022 6:46:00 PM
Happy Poetry Month. Evelyn. Thanks for your kind words. I'm honored that you chose this poem as your favorite. I hope you have some time to read a poem by one of the masters. Hugs & Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/6/2022 5:02:00 PM
Debra, I so enjoyed this homage to the many poets who have enriched our lives with their legacy of words. I especially liked "An artist on paper, their pen is their tool" as will as your fitting ending. Frost is my all-time favorite. Happy Poetry month to you ~ John
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/6/2022 6:42:00 PM
Happy Poetry Month, John. Thanks for sharing your favorite poet. Robert Frost was an outstanding poet. My favorite poem by him was "The Road Not Taken." Again, thanks for taking the time to comment and for your kind words. Blessing Debra
Date: 4/6/2022 4:26:00 PM
Lovely poem, Debra. A great tribute to the gifts and talents of the greats. Smiles ~ Blessings, Bill Good luck in the contest!
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/6/2022 6:30:00 PM
Happy poetry month Bill, thanks for your kind words. I hope you take the time to read a poem by the Masters. Blessings ~ Prayers
Date: 4/6/2022 10:16:00 AM
Such a nice penned acrostic piece Debra, truly excellent with nice imagery too. Blessings,Gordon
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Date: 4/6/2022 11:59:00 AM
Thanks for your kind words, Gordon. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/5/2022 7:59:00 PM
Do consider two laureates: Tagore and Naipaul
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Date: 4/6/2022 12:01:00 PM
Thanks, Anil, for sharing your favorite poets, we all have poets that have influenced us though out the years. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/5/2022 7:58:00 PM
And thou, my sister, a Poet of Christian charity and Note, on life. Onecstage for drama
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/6/2022 12:02:00 PM
Thanks for your kind words, Anil, Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/5/2022 7:22:00 PM
A fantastic tribute to the classics. But I always feel a little sad that most Americans cannot name poets of rhyme from among all the great poets like at Soup or other websites. Poetry, the lost art.
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/6/2022 12:18:00 PM
I completely agree with you. Poetry is a dying art. Thanks for your kind words, and taking the time to comment Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/5/2022 3:13:00 PM
You've got some of my favorites here, Debra, a very fitting tribute to their poetic gifts~
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/5/2022 5:39:00 PM
Thanks for your kind words, Michelle. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/5/2022 11:55:00 AM
The first book given to me was, "The Best Loved Poems of the American People" which my daughter now enjoys. Congratulations on the thought and effort you have made! Aloha!
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Date: 4/5/2022 5:39:00 PM
Thanks for your kind words, Rico. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/5/2022 1:44:00 AM
Wonderful. Loved your poem and especially the ending. Elizabeth was a favorite of mine. Well done.
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Date: 4/5/2022 5:42:00 PM
Thanks for your kind words, Victor. Elizabeth was my favorite to. How do I love thee? is my favorite poem. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/5/2022 1:34:00 AM
Love this Debra. A fave for me. I have long been an admirer of the Masters. God Bless, JB
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Date: 4/5/2022 5:43:00 PM
Thanks for your kind words, Judy. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/4/2022 9:04:00 PM
Well researched tribute Debra, enjoyed reading...
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/5/2022 5:44:00 PM
Thanks for your kind words, Michael. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/4/2022 8:52:00 PM
What a wonderful tribute to the Doyens of poetry ! Your verse runs sweet to prove that you are a descendant of their tribe ! Great acrostic, my friend !
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/5/2022 5:44:00 PM
Thanks for your kind words, Vasal. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/4/2022 5:55:00 PM
Remarkable tribute to the 'masters' of the craft, Debra. Superb poesy. Thanks, Gershon
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/4/2022 5:57:00 PM
Thanks, Gershon, for you of encouragement. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/4/2022 3:22:00 PM
...wowza man....the picture you painted takes up a whole wall (sort of).....nice word craft.....stans sand
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/4/2022 5:15:00 PM
Thanks for your words of encouragement. Have a Blessed night. Debra
Date: 4/4/2022 3:10:00 PM
An amazing dedication, excellent work, Debra.
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/4/2022 5:14:00 PM
Thanks for your kind words, Harry. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/4/2022 1:25:00 PM
Wow, lovely tribute to the great poets Debra, a well written acrostic. Hope your day is going well. Tom
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/4/2022 5:13:00 PM
Hi, Tom, thanks for the kind words and for stopping by. Have a good evening. Blessings ~ Debra

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