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 Breathe Easy.
Definition of an acrostic poem and its relationship to Breathe Easy
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.
Breathe Easy Bizarre, intense interaction Rapid exhale of a breath. Every nerve at full attention Aware of collision with death Time to stop your reaction Healing balm applied to your heart. Every bad act that brings you pain Announces a red dragon slain Safe at last, you can breathe easy Yoke of healing salve remains.
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Thanks for sharing this. Definitely caught my attention. Anita