Definition of an acrostic poem and its relationship to Malaise
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.
Malaise Melancholy darkness settles on my soul. And dreary days of winter play a role Listening for birds singing in the tall trees And finding silence instead of a song Is sufficient to make me bend my knees Sometimes the emotion is so strong. Elegant when it is vague and belongs.
Who is Molly Shea?
Molly Shea is an accomplished fictional short story writer from Indiana who writes short stories and novels about a fictional town called Tecumseh. To read more of her short stories and adventures, click here.
Be sure to follow Molly on Twitter!