This Week’s Form:
Acrostic

Acrostic poetry is a unique form of expression that combines creativity, wordplay, and hidden messages within a structured format. In this type of poetry, the first letter of each line, when read vertically from top to bottom, forms a word or phrase that is typically related to the theme or subject of the poem. Acrostics can be found in various cultures and have been used throughout history as a means of conveying deeper meanings or conveying personal messages.

Rules of Acrostic Poetry:

  1. The first letter of each line will spell out a word when read vertically
  2. There is no set length of line
  3. There is no rhyme scheme

  • Prompt 135 – An Ode to your Favorite Author

    Prompt 135 – An Ode to your Favorite Author

    Write an acrostic poem using the name of your favorite author. 

    Example acrostic

    Wildlife and husbandry, writing from a
    Hilltop farm
    I’ve never seen the humor
    That he does—yet he taught me
    Everything is funny, happy, and bright

    Form of the week: acrostic

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  • Prompt 134 – What’s in a Name?

    Prompt 134 – What’s in a Name?

    Write an acrostic poem using your name. Use your first name, last name, or both!

    Example acrostic

    So my name has a long history. I was named after
    A cat
    My mom’s cat when she was a kid

    Form of the week: acrostic

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  • Prompt 133 – Gifts

    Prompt 133 – Gifts

    This one is all about gifts. Whether it’s about giving or receiving them is up to you.

    Example Senryu

    They say giving
    is the gift itself—but for me
    it’s getting a gift in return

    Form of the week: Senryu

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  • Prompt 132 – For Your Parents

    Prompt 132 – For Your Parents

    Write a senryu poem about your parents.

    Example Senryu

    They pass along love
    in a frying pan—I am grateful
    for each bite

    Form of the week: Senryu

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  • Prompt 131 – Black Friday Chaos

    Prompt 131 – Black Friday Chaos

    Write a senryu poem about your craziest black friday experience. If you haven’t had one, make it up!

    Example Senryu

    Rolling tide, strong current
    An ocean of men
    Laps at the sliding doors

    Form of the week: Senryu

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  • Prompt 130 – Glimpse into the Future

    Prompt 130 – Glimpse into the Future

    Write a senryu poem about what you think the future will look like. This could be one week into the future, or 1,000 years, up to you!

    Example Senryu

    Rolling fields of corn
    Vast, empty, and hot
    Indiana will never change

    Form of the week: Senryu

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  • Prompt 129 – In Your Neighborhood

    Prompt 129 – In Your Neighborhood

    Keep this senryu poem close to home; write about something or someone in your neighborhood.

    Example Senryu

    Summer smiles and rust
    My neighbor swings her legs
    On an ancient porch swing

    Form of the week: Senryu

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  • Prompt 128 – Best Friend

    Prompt 128 – Best Friend

    Write a senryu poem about some aspect of your best friend.

    Example Senryu

    He walks outside
    with a dog in one hand
    and love in his heart

    Form of the week: Senryu

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  • Prompt 127 – Horror Senryu

    Prompt 127 – Horror Senryu

    Use the senryu form the craft a horror poem. The definition of horror is up to you.

    Example Senryu

    The toilet paper
    in a public restroom
    is empty

    Form of the week: Senryu

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  • Prompt 126 – Your Fairytale World Is…

    Prompt 126 – Your Fairytale World Is…

    Example List Poem

    Always sunny
    but sunburn is non-existent
    always cool,
    and never windy
    & all the birds don’t fly
    away from you as you approach

    Form of the week: List Poem

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