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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