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:
- The first letter of each line will spell out a word when read vertically
- There is no set length of line
- There is no rhyme scheme
Example of the Form
Drifting
Among azure skies
Needle-like threads
Decry two-hundred wishes.
Eleemosynary prayers
Line the winds of spring
In a cloud of floral snow
One wish permeates the air—
No mouth go hungry, no thirst unslaked.
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