Heather Ober Poet Acrostic

Whiteness

Winter frost on willow trees  
     Weeping tears of snow.  
Halos 'round the opal moon,
     Hopeful, humble glow.           
Ivory keys collecting dust, 
     Itching to be played.   
Tresses bleached by age and time,
     Thinning as they fade. 
Empty pages bound in cloth,
     Ernest for a word.
Naked rows of birches -
     Noble and absurd. 
Endless skies of cotton clouds 
     Eager to unfurl.
Strings of sparkling diamonds, 
     Strands of subtle pearls.
Shovel, shiver - still, it falls:
     Snow subdues the world.

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Josh Roelink July 7, 2014 at 7:53 AM I have only just learned of the term acrostic, but I am delighted to come across a poem that makes use of the playfulness of the form without being trite or unnecessarily bound by the form. Nice.

Brittany Martin July 25, 2013 at 2:08 AM Beautifully written poem. I admired that it is acrostic and managed to have it flow with rhymes, have alliteration and create strong imagery. As I was reading it, it was like reading music. It might be shivering and shoveling season, but the winters sure are pretty. Nicely done.

Carol Sunshine Brown December 3, 2012 at 1:31 PM Congratulations on your win in Anthony's "Whiteness" contest Heather. Love, Carol

Sheri Fresonke Harper December 2, 2012 at 3:26 PM Hi Heather, fun form makes this vision of winter whiteness a unique read. Congratulations on your win, enjoyed my read of your poem!

Poet Destroyer A November 30, 2012 at 11:58 AM Heather, congratulations with your awesome win,, always~pd

Joseph May November 30, 2012 at 11:56 AM niceky penned Heather....congrats o your win

David Nickle Read November 29, 2012 at 11:23 AM Truly, winters words, beautiful. Read ;{>

David Williams November 28, 2012 at 1:13 PM Heather I love the rhytmn and flow of this, it rolls off the tongue, good luck...David

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl November 27, 2012 at 12:55 PM This is beautiful Heather, it truly is all the best in the contest but I don't think you will have any problem placing xx

Edward Orozco November 24, 2012 at 12:40 AM Beautiful piece :) - edwaard

Andrea Dietrich November 22, 2012 at 8:02 AM wowowowow, I LOVE this one. And how you did it as acrostic using short lines. It's awesome. FAVE

Sara Kendrick November 22, 2012 at 7:47 AM I like the presentation of this one..It also has great rhythm and rhyme..Enjoyed reading this morn..A Winner in my book..Good luck in the contest..Sara

Jon A Cavanaugh November 22, 2012 at 5:17 AM Absolutely wonderful poem. This is a winner in my book. I loved every line. I will be adding this to my favorites.

Gwendolen Song November 20, 2012 at 7:25 PM Outstanding images and emotion....a great entry for this contest! gwendolen