Stress Acrostic Poems

Written: April 22, 2024 For Matt Caliri Acrostic Contest

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“Doing what you love is freedom. Loving what you do is happiness.”
 Lana Del Rey


Happiness with peace for the masses comes sporadically,
And at times it...

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Trudging exhausted, weary and spent
Revolving in an ennui which will not relent
Each step closer to nowhere, be it fast or slow
As days crawl by friends...

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Jump into your car or hop aboard a plane or train.
Allow yourself some fun! Even one weekend will do.
Unburden yourself of stress. Life can feel...

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He reassured with a kiss
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He reassured with a kiss
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 "Be happy in the moment, that's enough. 
                Each...

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In his arms it feels so warm and cozy.
Not a worry in the world have we.
Very happy and content, feeling life is rosy,
I cannot think...

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All the sorrow and pain
Breaking hearts, falling rain
Inspiring feelings so dismal
Dark doubts that are abysmal
It is almost like a sensation
Nothing alive in creation
Grieves like this...

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Chest pain grips as anxiety fills the room 
Or cornered I grasp a resting broom
Neck pain lingers and feelings of doom 
Sadness at times fills...

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S-ound of the waves are
E-ver so soothing
A-s the waves crash upon the
S-eashore taking my stress away 
H-ow beautiful is this scenery 
O-ver and over I...

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Leave Me Alone


L:  Like I don't need the hassel and I don't need to 
E:  encounter 
A:  all the grief that your...

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FEAR TO OVERCOME

    Fundamentally fear formed from forceful stress
     Enters mind endangering efficiency.
     Acts...

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Liberated and confident she stood there,
    Embracing the moonlight and fresh air.
    Tears softly running down her cheeks.

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Planet of Hers


Volatile hormones – cause of stress,
Enhanced by monthly PMS -
Naysayer symptoms it exudes,
Unleashing food cravings and moods,
Sustained by menopausal mess.


Planet of His


Male’s calm...

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