Acrostic New Arrival Poetry
Poetry Contest
For our newbie poetry contest we are looking for Acrostic poems. Create a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word (downwards).
Here is an example of an Edgar Allan Poe poem titled simply "An Acrostic":
- 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,
Breath it less gently forth - and veil thine eyes.
Endymion, recollect, when Luna tried
To cure his love - was cured of all beside -
His follie - pride - and passion - for he died.
The poem can be about anything but must be in the Acrostic format. Creative approaches are welcomed.
The purpose of this contest is to welcome new poets to the site. Entries accepted by new writers to the site only. Writers are welcomed to write other poems on the site (outside of the contest) to gain experience first.
This is a "New Arrival" contest which is designed to welcome new members to the site. You qualify for this contest and can participate. The winner takes away a $100 cash prize. All writers will receive feedback for their submission.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Sunday, December 13, 2015.
