Best Acrostically Poems
Big ripe Mcintosh apples found lying on the ground
Release sweet juiciness when their finders take a bite.
Ibises of scarlet stand elsewhere in the world without a sound
Gathered underneath a crimson sky awaiting night.
Hovering near bushes bursting ever rosily
Twin monarchs flutter; cardinals sit on a red-flamed tree.
Barns decorate the countryside always painted so
Easily to view in their typical bright red hue.
A patch of strawberries grows in summer row by row by row.
Utter deliciousness resides in raspberries grown there too.
Tempting are the garden's tomatoes, more treats colored red!
Inside an orchard, carrying a pail which holds small fruit
From a cherry tree, treads a freckled lad, hair like fire on his head.
Underneath a canopy of leaves, robin redbreast sings a tribute,
Lifting notes mellifluously in praise of nature’s grace.
Robust as chili peppers' flavor; radiant as a ruby gem,
Everywhere we see the passion in this color we embrace.
Delightful and dynamic too is this color most worthy of a poem!
For James Edward Lee Sr.
Acrostically I Stand Tall Poetry Contest
Dishearten me if that is your will
I have seen countless others dance in your shadows
Abandoned, alone within your grasp
Bested through your touch
Exhausted they fell
Too tired to two-step to the beat of their own hearts
Empathetic eyes closing before me for one last time
Silence replacing their laughter
I remember all too well
Have you come for me now?
Alas! I will not dance and fall to your touch!
Twirl around with the thoughts in my mind
Entertain yourself with my childhood pain
You etched those memories there
Obnoxious thief that you are
Unhand me, I don't care to dance
Acrostically I Stand Tall poetry contest
Sponsored by James Edward Lee Sr.
Meditation...
Is medicine for the soul. When you...
Navigate through the seven body chakras, and
Delve inside yourself, it gives you
Freedom from stressful thoughts and feelings, and
Unfettered exploration of the terra incognita. Your...
Lungs expand as you inhale, and your...
Nebulous mind becomes clear once again. So relax...
Exhale deeply from your mouth with each breath in, and...
Savor the soothing, quiet...
Serenity
ACROSTICALLY I STAND TALL Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: James Edward Lee Sr. (Winner: 1st Place)
Date written: 07/20/2019
Believe in yourself always, be brave always
Empathy and kindness be your muses
Young at heart, keep some giggles inside
Own failure, then rise up, be resilient
Unique, only one of you in the world
Thankful, gratitude are desirable attributes
Integrity is a solid base of character
Family, friends and god be your inner circle
Understand your purpose, live a meaningful life
Love yourself, love others, just love, love, love
Entered: "Acrostically I Stand Tall" contest
Sponsor: James Edward Lee Sr
Written 23.07.2019
Placed 3rd
Home sweet home, a phrase that warms my heart,
Once I reflect on what it means to me.
My home is like a magnet...draws me in.
Enough when I'm away; take me back home.
So full of comfort broken in with life
Well used and shaped where all fits like a glove.
Enhanced with family that comes and goes,
Endearing me with memories of great
Together times that transfer home to love.
Home sweet home, a phrase that fills my soul;
One piece of heaven filled with happiness.
My home, the only place for me to be.
Enough when I'm away; take me back home.
January 30, 2016
Contest: Acrostically I Stand Tall
Sponsor: James Edward Lee Sr.
A lmost always late (unless it’s for a movie);
N ight owl though I am, I love the sun.
D imples when I smile; to dance or drive a ragtop are two things I find groovy.
R ational and “real,” I tell it like it is to everyone.
E xuberant at carnivals or joking with someone;
A ware of all my flaws, and one of them is having too much fun!
D iligent and dedicated - words that well describe me.
I n things I love to do, I give my all.
E nglish is my forte. I’ve taught since 1983.
T hankfulness I feel, though now at 56, my bones could use an overhaul!
R egret I rarely feel. Most things I do - I know I’d do again.
I ntolerance, injustice and ignorance I hate to see.
C onscientious since a child I’ve always been.
H appy, kind, forgiving, and easy-going. Now you know more about me.
Written by Andrea Dietrich
for kristen bruni's contest:
"Love Me Why?"
Places of significance to me
Always lift my spirits for a while.
Regal settings depicted in books
Amaze me, but none can make me smile,
Delight me, like Heaven, as described
In God's Word--city of pure gold. There
Saints bask in the Savior's love. For all
Eternity, each is called His heir.
King James Bible Dictionary--Paradise: "Heaven, blissful seat of sanctified souls after death."
December 22, 2015 (posted)
entered in Brian Strand's Mid-May Premiere Contest on May 11, 2018
Date: July 17, 2019
Contest Title: ACROSTICALLY I STAND TALL
Sponsor: James Edward Lee, Sr.
BLUE MONDAY
B ereft of life bequeathed wIth loss for ware
L ove cAme, then vanished, like it wasn't THERE
U nder a Mask i Hide wherE no smile IS
E ach day Reliving past Events long STILL
M y inNer strength, it sEems, has lost all HOPE
O Verall i'm at the End...of my Rope
N othing's Left for mE, but: 'do i or DON'T'
D id hamleT still have anything to GIVE
A gainst the torment lanGuished...he gave UP
Y outh now is gOne and without love...so i !
1.12.2017©deborah burch
Form: acrostic (with several messages
acrostically placed within)
Theme: suicide awareness, hope
*note: bold not working so puzzle letters/words
are in CAPITALS !!
*to fellow poet readers, please note this is for
awareness only...I am fine;)
A monumentally tall, flame-resistant tree;
Sequoia can achieve heights of between 150 and 280 feet,
Elevations no other tree can reach.
Qualifying it to be the world’s tallest living organism,
Unparalleled in nature's kingdom.
One of the oldest life forms on the planet
Individual trees are known to be over 3,000 years old,
And it's believed some have lived even longer.
Taller than a 26-story building a
Redwood tree’s girth is what truly makes it a giant.
Expanding to over 35 feet across, its thick trunk is
Encased in a bark up to 3 feet thick!
(Acrostic)
07,18,2019
ACROSTICALLY I STAND TALL Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: James Edward Lee Sr.
Faithfulness* of the Lord along His compassion
Assures me His comfort and presence
Imparts to my heart His goodness
Triumphantly keeps me in His care
Helps me graciously midst trials
Forgives my confessed iniquities
Upon His pardoning blood’s power...
Leading me to His love’s light
Nurturing my spirit by His Word’s nourishment
Earnestly upholding me against hardships
Shaping me toward Christ-likeness
Strengthening my faith to please Him, my God.
*Psalm 89:5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
April 2, 2019
1st place, "ACROSTICALLY I STAND TALL" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by James Edward Lee Sr.; judged on 8/6/2019.
G golden motifs enamor a brown tapestry
I in galore of grace, a head is held high.
R resplendent glory of the tallest creation
A ascending in attitude, seeks a heavenly sky
F feeding on forage of leaves beyond reach
F farsighted big eyes, browse twigs on trees.
E emotions all silent, with no sound to screech.
S stature so lofty, elongated slender neck
T towering long legs, gallop free and wild
A ambling Savanna plains, predates of lions
N nose and tongue, both in length reconciled
D down to extinction, their numbers on decrease
S strong but enchanting, they are symbols of peace.
T tangerine patterns, in unique genes installed
A 'African Gentle Giant' that's how Giraffe is called
L lanky but charming, an evolution of hybrid soul
L Leopard spotted coat, perhaps a tall Camel stole!
20th July 2019
Sponsor James Edward Lee Sr.
Contest ACROSTICALLY I STAND TALL
Perhaps the tremor was a clue, but still my Doctor did not know
A year before I got to hear that hateful word that scared me so
Reality finally kicking in ~ downhill my mind was spiralling
Kindness and empathy from my Parkinson’s nurse
Instilling calm within me with her actions and her words
Not one day passes when thoughts of P don't come into my mind
So when they do I pass them through ~ no permission to stay behind
Only then can I live my life ~ for Parkinson’s will not define me
Now five years on since P crept in ~ stealing 75% of my dopamine
Since then I discovered PS and friends to liberate my muse and banish P blues
Written 25th July 2019
2nd PLACE
Contest: ACROSTICALLY I STAND TALL
Sponsor: James Edward Lee Sr.
Contest A BRIAN STRAND AUGUST
Sponsor Brian Strand
FIRST PLACE
I will not be bent, and I will not break.
No weapon or word will pierce through my skin.
Voices and swords cannot make mountains quake.
I'll remain firm as that mountain within.
None will diminish the hope that I hold,
Crush down my spirit, or darken my soul.
I am unchanging not cast in their mold.
Bedrock unbreaking, I still remain whole.
Let hatred strike me until it goes dull.
Eternal, my soul is INVINCIBLE.
7.26.19
Written for Acrostically I Stand Tall contest
F orever dreaming of mountains
E verest towering them all
E ven in daydreams I picture
L ong legged eager strides as I climb
I mpressive trails that are winding
N owhere to go but up and up
G ear in hand steady for the trek
E very step a meditation inspired
V agrant cares parked at ground zero
E nduring dwindling oxygen
R eality only a breath and courage
S erenity a state I believe of mind
O ften just slightly out of reach
T oday peace is on this mountain
A live and gloriously well
L oud is its chant as it echoes
L onging to soar Everest heights
AP: 2nd place 2021
Submitted on July 17, 2019 for contest ACROSTICALLY I STAND TALL sponsored by JAMES EDWARD LEE SR - RANKED 1ST
Acrostically speaking there is some confusion
Clear origin demands end of row execution
Rewritten meaning now calls for beginning
Of line emphasis for poetic underpinning
Start at the outset with succinct letter in mind
Then make form and message intertwined
In letters we trust because they begin and they end
Close disciples they are and all writers’ friend
At the heart of the matter lies imagination
Left aligned creations and no punctuation
Loo role lullaby and limestone are easy
Yankee however tends to make me quite queasy
In ‘the good old days’ the artist had a thesaurus
Supplanted by google because minds became porous
Titrating trivial knowledge is no inconsequential pursuit
As rules and strict order demand for the gems to permute
Never say never when you compose an acrostic
Deference to dogma is not for a truthful agnostic
To acrostic or not ‘that is here the question’
A liking for puzzles helps with harmonic progression
Let us be clear some poems are pure nonsensical tosh
Lo and behold though even loo roles can be rather posh
17th July 2019-07-15
Origin of the word Acrostic comes from Greek akrostikhis
From acron (end) and stikhos (row or line of verse)