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FANTASY - - An Acrostic Poem

5/23/2023

Hello blog friends,

I've a new poem to share. This week Colleen Chesebro challenged followers to stretch a bit and write an Acrostic poem. I had never heard of this form before reading Colleen's post. Just in case it is new to you as well, Colleen explained that Acrostic poems are ones in which a word is spelled out vertically, and each letter becomes the first letter of each line.

She instructed us to choose one of these words: magical, charm, specter, fantasy, conjure, unicorn, imagination, oracle or malevolence. I decided to go with FANTASY. Additionally, she asked that we use a syllable count of 8, 9, or 10 syllables per line.

My poem has 7 lines, and each line has 9 syllables.

Whew! I did it, and I hope you like it.

Have a great day, my friends. 😊

41 Comments

Ange (AJ) link

5/23/2023 16:29:38

Well done captured brilliantly 🙌

Gwen M. Plano

5/23/2023 16:31:55

Thank you so much, Ange. 😊

Paula Light link

5/23/2023 22:14:25

Lovely flight of fantasy, Gwen :)

Gwen M. Plano

5/24/2023 05:01:17

I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, Paula. 😊

Annette Rochelle Aben link

5/24/2023 03:59:32

Defines the word you chose with the very magic it represents!

Gwen M. Plano

5/24/2023 05:01:46

Aww, so kind of you to say, Annette. 🤗

Joan Hall link

5/24/2023 04:55:16

A nice one, Gwen. I love the line, "Spinning with fresh hope for our future."

Gwen M. Plano

5/24/2023 05:02:20

Thanks so much, Joan. I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🤗

Vera Day link

5/24/2023 05:32:02

Aren't acrostic poems fun to write?! Cool poem, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

5/24/2023 16:52:00

Thank you, Vera. You're right, they're fun to write. 😊

Staci Troilo link

5/24/2023 05:56:56

For never writing (or hearing of) an acrostic before, you did a fabulous job, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

5/24/2023 16:52:29

Aww, thank you, Staci. ❤️

Harmony Kent link

5/24/2023 06:55:51

Brilliant response to the prompt, Gwen 💕🙂

Marcia Meara link

5/24/2023 07:08:18

As always, just beautiful, Gwen! And I love the form, too. I might even try one of these myself. (I've been thinking about putting together a new poetry book, since I'm sort of stalled on my novella.) Something different, and shorter to work on, perhaps. You've inspired me! 😊❤️

Gwen M. Plano

5/24/2023 16:54:16

You're a beautiful poet, Marcia. Novella or a collection of poems, I know I'll enjoy it. 😊

Jan Sikes

5/24/2023 08:10:28

Wow, Gwen! If that's your first attempt, I would say you are a natural. That is fabulous!!

Gwen M. Plano

5/24/2023 16:54:48

Thanks so much, Jan. 😊 I'm elated you liked it.

Yvette M Calleiro link

5/24/2023 08:29:08

I love it, Gwen! Your imagery is fantastic!

Yvette M Calleiro :-)
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

Gwen M. Plano

5/24/2023 16:55:13

Thank you, Yvi, 🤗

Karen Ingalls

5/24/2023 08:35:51

Your poem, photo, message...all are amazing.

Gwen M. Plano

5/24/2023 16:55:33

Thank you, dear Karen. 🤗

Balroop Singh link

5/24/2023 09:21:04

Wow! What an adventure Gwen! I am there with you on this flight of fantasy.

Gwen M. Plano

5/24/2023 16:56:13

Wouldn't it be fun? Thank you so much, Balroop. ❤️

John howell link

5/24/2023 09:32:23

Lovely poem and your description of the adventure makes me want to join.

Gwen M. Plano

5/24/2023 16:56:57

Aww, thank you. It seems like a fun adventure to take. 😊

Tim Dittmer link

5/24/2023 10:05:22

Great job of expressing a flight of fantasy, Gwen!

Gwen M. Plano

5/24/2023 16:57:18

Thank you, Tim. 😊

willowdot21 link

5/24/2023 10:22:56

This is glorious it's my idea of space .. it's wonderful Gwen 💜💜

Gwen M. Plano

5/24/2023 16:57:46

Thanks so much, Willow. I'm so glad you liked it. 🤗

Daniel antion link

5/24/2023 14:10:07

Very nicely done, Gwen. Brilliant expression of fantasy.

Gwen M. Plano

5/24/2023 16:58:14

It's fun to dream. 😊 Thank you, Dan.

Liz Gauffreau link

5/24/2023 18:15:00

I think the poem turns on "Spinning with fresh hope for our future." Here's hoping fantasy becomes reality.

Gwen M. Plano

5/25/2023 04:49:00

I hope so too, Liz. 😊 Thank you.

Smitha link

5/25/2023 04:06:04

This is such a sweet poem, full of hope. I love the line, 'Nose pointing northward, shepharding the way.'

Gwen M. Plano

5/25/2023 04:49:32

Thank you for your kind words, Smitha. 😊

Colleen link

5/25/2023 11:18:20

Gwen... wasn't this a fun form to try? I'm so glad you had fun. Your poem turned out perfect. 🦄

Gwen M. Plano

5/25/2023 16:21:26

Thanks so much, Colleen. Yep, it was a fun adventure. 😊

Jade Li link

5/27/2023 12:32:25

I like where your fantasy took you, Gwen. Star travel may be our only hope for humans to continue.

Gwen M. Plano

5/29/2023 05:52:35

Thank you, Jade. I'm so happy you liked the poem and its movement.

Selma link

5/28/2023 07:44:02

Shepherded by nose. I love that. A delightful and fantastic read, Gwen. Xoxo

Gwen M. Plano

5/29/2023 05:53:10

Thanks so much, Selma. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. 😊

FANTASY - - An Acrostic Poem

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