Sunday 29 December 2013

Traditional Types of Poetry - Acrostic Poetry

I think it is quite obligatory for a poet to know the different types of poetry. A knowledge about these types, which are undoubtedly, an awe of words is must.
Let me elaborate. For example, a secret agent must know of the different weapons and tactics used against enemies. Only then he will get success in his missions. Similarly, poet must acknowledge the different types of poetry, because words are mightier than swords. Here, I start with Traditional Poetry. Traditional Poetry has a wide range of different types of poetry forms.
We are now starting with the type 'Acrostic Poetry'.
Acrostic Poetry has its origin through the Middle French and Greek languages, from the words 'acrostiche' in Middle French and from 'akrosticis' in Greek. This type of poetry was first composed in 1530 AD.
Acrostic Poetry is where the first letter of each line spells a word, usually using the same words as in the title.
For Example, read carefully this poem I wrote.
'Relationship'
Real and true, A bond;
Eternally for promised,
Love and affection as ingredient,
A relationship's vow till demise.
T's token of the feelings,
Intersecting and forming a duet,
Out of them emerges,
Noble-hearted artist, a painter, a poet.
Serene and spontanious a story;
Having him and her nurturing trust,
In between them lies this bond
Pure, divine; despising lust... 

Example #2:
'Heartbreaking'
He broke my heart
Every piece, shattered
All I wanted was his love
Real, as he promised
True, as mine for him
But he walked away
Right in the middle of paradise
Every beat of my heart
Aches for his love
Keeping the flame aglow
I will wait by the light
Never losing the hope
God will send him back to me
Copyright © 2000 Jody Kuperavage 

Example #3:
"TheOutlawTorn"
Torn from normal existence
Hunting for the one who is responsible
Embarking on his quest every morning
Only to come home empty handed
Under no circumstances will he quit
Truth is what he is seeking
Looking for the answers he may never find
Answers he may not want to hear
Wandering through life with one purpose
To find his saboteur
Only he can not understand
Realization of one thing is coming clear
No one is to blame other than himself
Copyright © 2000 Paul Sansone

Remember that you can also write double acrostic poetry.
Awesome, isn't it?
Give it a try today!

Still Want Help? Read this Acrostic Love Poem to know this traditional type of poetry better!

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