L'Nass Shango Poet Acrostic

The Will

When I am gone
When no more I deface the whitest page
With scrawls
Will you keep my words as my total wage
Withdrawn from life's bank?

I have nothing else to leave
Indigent all my life
Invested nothing but my love
Imparted through my words.
I give you all.

Let no silence or blindness break it
Little fragile flower
Lean your tongue against it
Ladening taste with desires 
Love templed in a tender tropic song.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

1 2

Jo Hayton April 5, 2009 at 2:31 PM This is just truely amazing L'nass, i just love the last line, and how you bring it to the reader, 'Love templed in a tender tropic song',, absolutely wonderful, thankyou so very very much for your comments on my last poem, I am still in tears, from your kind kind words and comparison to Dylan Thomas, I still cannot read those words without crying.. Thankyou thankyou... love jo xxx

Pawlu Pascarawlu March 31, 2009 at 5:36 AM Excellent writing and wonderfully described, all the best L'nass and thanks for your comments.

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire March 24, 2009 at 1:17 PM Dear L'nass, A Beautiful variation of Acrostic Poetry I bow to YOUR POETIC GENIUS ALWAYS...HG -- L'nass Thank-YOU for YOUR Gracious Comment on "Broken Heart" It is actually 3 POEMS in 1 Read left side then right side Finally both togrther ALWAYS...HG

Deirdre Omaidin March 24, 2009 at 9:07 AM Congratulations on such a heartfelt and meaningful acrostic. You write so much beautiful poetry, cellebrate it and be proud of it. As regards worldly possessions, all the richest people in the world have, at the end of their days is 6' X 6', Thanks for such kind comments on my haikus. Regards: Déirdre Ó Maidín

Iolanda Scripca March 22, 2009 at 1:08 PM Let no silence or blidness break it !!! I agree. Clever use of this poetic format. Thank you for your comment on my The Spring And I. Love, iolanda

Christina Jackson March 22, 2009 at 11:35 AM omg! that was such a good poem!..i don't know how to say all those fancy words to compliment it properly....but that was GOOD...=)

March 21, 2009 at 4:56 PM Nice use of alliteration and creative use of the acrostic form with a unique variation. Nice way to provide interest. Thank you for your kind words on my poem. Keep on writing! Karen

Autumn Rose Wood March 21, 2009 at 11:10 AM Totally unexpected and lifechanging. Your talent is wisely "invested." Love your use of alliteration and the acrostic form. Thanks for posting this poem.

John Robert Bones March 21, 2009 at 2:50 AM hi there ur words of encouragement are helpful thank you

K K Iloduba Jnr March 20, 2009 at 5:05 PM love the way the opening line began.it is scented.tnx for ur commentary on midnight lady.

John Robert Bones March 20, 2009 at 3:33 PM hi thank u for ur kind words my friend from john

Jo Hayton March 20, 2009 at 2:41 PM This is really wonderful L'nass, I just adore the line 'When no more I deface the whitest page'... The whitest pages need to be defaced by absolutely inspiring writers like you...

Jay Loveless March 20, 2009 at 2:08 PM I dont know what to say to this but i had to write something...nice job...i really like this its powerful and sweet and...well like i said i cant find just quite the perfect words i would like.... ~jese

David Smalling March 20, 2009 at 10:38 AM You are a very prolific writer, my friend, how do you find so many appropriate words for all your feelings? Your poems leave me drunk with their texture and beauty, and I am a Christian ... I am not supposed to get drunk so often (laugh). Indeed your poetry is all Love templed in a tender tropic song. God bless you

Christopher Higgins March 20, 2009 at 7:08 AM Read your soup mail when you can.

Carolyn Devonshire March 20, 2009 at 6:51 AM The "will" you leave, your poetry, is worth far more than money, Shango. This is a cleverly structured, unique acrostic that is not confined by the first letters in each line. It is always a delight to read your work. Love, Carolyn

Amy Swanson March 20, 2009 at 6:05 AM Beautiful acrostic and very originally done, our words are the true life and love we give to others, such a wonderful message in this word art you have created. Thank you for honoring me with your beautiful comments on "Death of a Dream", it meant a lot. :) Have a wonderful weeked and be blessed. Love, Amy

Sangam Giri March 19, 2009 at 11:31 PM simply loved it

Robin L. Gass March 19, 2009 at 4:29 PM This is a very beautiful Acrostic. I have never seen it done this way before. Very creative work. Love is the most wonderful thing we can give and receive. Excellent poetry! Thank you for your thoughtful comment! Love, Robin

Elaine George March 19, 2009 at 3:20 PM Dear L' nass, This is a masterful Acrostic poem - very touching and moving. I apologize for taking so long to respond to your very kind comments on my sonnet 'The Rose and the Thorn' - I have been away from the soup for awhile working on a novel . Elaine (Lainie)

Christopher Higgins March 19, 2009 at 1:37 PM This a masterful write that just dug deep..investing nothing but love speaks volumes..your writes are always captivating and or on another level...great writing from the Shango!

Debbie Guzzi March 19, 2009 at 10:20 AM So fantastic! fantasmegorical! yet, for all the high quality of the verse I KNOW you are valued for yourself as a soul; do not undervalue you!!!! Ma's nagging now, sorry. Light & Love

James Marshall Goff March 19, 2009 at 6:59 AM very cool!! L'naas! I think we all are feelin' it! great work! love the last line!!!! Jim

Hana Ryusaka March 19, 2009 at 6:40 AM This poem is just beautiful. I love the last stanza especially -the images you evoke. ¨Lean your tongue against it Ladening taste with desires...¨ Thank you for your encouraging comment on Only You.

Frank F. Atanacio March 19, 2009 at 6:05 AM wow wonderfully done-- another good read a gem

1 2