Memorial Day

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In June, I plan to explore writing the Acrostic Poem. I’ve played with this form of poetry in the past. I don’t know how I came up with the idea. It must have been a word experiment for me back in the day when I was playing with poetry. The definition of an Acrostic Poem is the first letter of each line should spell out a word or phrase vertically. This word or phrase plays the role of a theme or message. Also, this message can appear in the middle or end of the poem. My first attempt at this Acrostic style of poetry in June 2021 is called Memorial Day. I didn’t make the poem rhythm, but I did spell out the theme at the front and back of the verse.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day

More than a barbeque with green beans and haM

Embracing the recipe for a secret saucE

More than a day off work to watch the next grand slaM

Or hang with an old friend, your amigO

Remembrance of those fallen in a long ago waR

Images of a sad goodbye and yellow taxI

Arriving to carry you away like a striking cobrA

Laying you low was a little unreal

Do I remember your heroic deeD?

And do I miss your shaving lotions aromA?

Yes, forever and always and a daY.

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I am the author of Saving the Hen House. I didn't know when I started it would turn into a series. I love to ride motorcycles, the blues, my family, and going on adventures. This old hen rocks.

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