A Space in Time

It is time to make a switch. I’m in the mood to write a series of acrostic poems. I’ve tackled the task before, but I would like to explore this style of poetry again. It fits my challenge to select different forms of poetry that start with a certain letter during the month. I selected the letter A for January. The acrostic poem has been around for centuries. The first record of the use of this style was in the prophecies of the Sibyl. Legend implies that these poems predict the Trojan War and other historical events. Samples of this poetry also were discovered at Pompeii. I am not hinting that I am writing prophetic poetry. I simply enjoy writing in this style. This acrostic poem is called A Space in Time.

Definition of an acrostic poem and its relationship to A Space in Time

An acrostic poem starts when the poet uses the first letter of each line of verse to form a word, phrase, or sentence. The poem deals with the subject of the letters selected to form a stream of thought. The poem doesn’t have any rules concerning meter or rhythm. A poet may try to do both, but there is no rule regarding how the poem should be formed, except the first letter of each line must have a special meaning.

A Space in Time

A moment to inhale a single breath

Spontaneous combustion of the heart
Pleasure of loving you will be my death.
Against all odds, I dared to make a start
Caressing a dream that never came true
Effervescent fading image of you

In a secret sequestered space in time
Never remember what it took to climb

Trembling at the ominous heavy cost
Intimidated by the years behind
Mesmerized by the time we have lost
Evading the images that remind

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