Single Word Acrostic Poem
An acrostic poem is similar to an acronym. But rather than shortening
information, an acrostic poem is used to give additional information about a
chosen topic. It is a cryptographic form in which the initial letter of each line
spells out a word, often the subject of the poem or the name of the person to
whom the poem is dedicated. The lines do not need to rhyme, but they can
contain rhyme if you like. An Acrostic has no line or word limit, but for this
contest we are restricting it to ONE word.
Example: Elizabeth by Edgar Allan Poe
Elizabeth it is in vain you say
“Love not” — thou sayest it in so sweet a way:
In vain those words from thee or L. E. L.
Zantippe's talents had enforced so well:
Ah! if that language from thy heart arise,
Breathe it less gently forth — and veil thine eyes.
Endymion, recollect, when Luna tried
To cure his love — was cured of all beside —
His folly — pride — and passion — for he died.