John Hamilton Poet Acrostic

Touched By Terrorism

Touched by terrorism


T ortured, traumatized touched by terrorism
O utrageous onslaughts obliterate innocence
U nprecedented Ultra-extremist atrocities
C auterized consciences create cataclysm
H emorrhaging  humanity hopelessly held hostage.


John Derek Hamilton
June 27,2017

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White Wolf July 2, 2017 at 3:02 PM This is so clever and well done, John! John Hamilton July 2, 2017 at 5:34 PM Thanks WW I was thinking you would probably enjoy the alliteration, glad you did! Take care!

Andrea Dietrich June 28, 2017 at 7:04 PM wow, what a fantastic description for terrorism, John. This is called using one's head in a contest! (unique) John Hamilton June 29, 2017 at 8:46 AM Yeah, good to use the head once in a while,lol,thanks Andrea!

Alyssa Lorette June 28, 2017 at 11:36 AM Beautiful acrostic John! I hope you do well in the contest! :) John Hamilton June 28, 2017 at 2:08 PM Thanks Alyssa, welcome to poetry soup, I enjoyed your poem also!

Daniel Turner June 28, 2017 at 8:05 AM Great acrostic John. Great message and alliteration. Good luck my friend:) John Hamilton June 28, 2017 at 10:58 AM Thanks Danny, I always think alliteration goes well with acrostics, glad you liked it, take care buddy!

Charlie Smith June 27, 2017 at 7:51 PM Point well made, bravo John. John Hamilton June 27, 2017 at 9:06 PM Hi Charlie, thanks for the thumbs up, I do appreciate your visits and kind words!

Lin Lane June 27, 2017 at 5:35 PM The evils being committed are outrageous atrocities, and John, you and I are aware of some that are touching us very closely. Your alliteration adds to the symbolism of your message, and it was done with great tact. John Hamilton June 27, 2017 at 9:05 PM Thanks Lin I appreciate your positive words it is really horrible, but we know it will get worse before it gets better!

Nette Onclaud June 27, 2017 at 3:09 PM powerful verse that is thought-provoking as well, john, and highlighted with stark alliteration... winning wishes!..huggs John Hamilton June 27, 2017 at 3:47 PM Thanks Nette, it's so nice to have you visit, especially your kind words!

Heidi Sands June 27, 2017 at 3:07 PM Excellent Acrostic this is John. Filled with truth and so well presented :) John Hamilton June 27, 2017 at 3:46 PM Thanks Heidi, for your positive feedback, I do appreciate it!

Jan Allison June 27, 2017 at 2:36 PM Wow John not only a powerful acrostic but awesome alliteration too!:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx John Hamilton June 27, 2017 at 2:41 PM Thanks Jan, I think yours is the one to beat, but...that's just me!

Chris Green June 27, 2017 at 2:14 PM Well, to answer your question on my poem...you sure do know how to write an awesome acrostic poem that really is powerful in its message and in how you crafted this. So much truth is found in your words. Sharon is going to have a tough time judging this contest. Best wishes my friend. John Hamilton June 27, 2017 at 2:36 PM Thanks Chris, yeah hope your right, been a while since I did an acrostic, thanks for the confidence booster!