This December, I’m trying to rekindle my love for poetic forms through my #BlogchatterProjects project titled “Poetic Matters”. The first form I’m trying is an Acrostic titled “Child Abuse”. Also sharing with Poetry Pantry.
Child Abuse
Cherished memories
Heinously ruined
In that one moment
Lust trumped love
Despite the pleas
And in silence after
Became lost, my trust
Understanding the
Scars that you gifted
Eternal reminders
So, what’s an Acrostic poem? Simply put, it’s a form where the first letters of each line in the poem spell out the title of the poem. It may read like a sentence, each line may stand on its own. And the poem has to be about the title.
So if you decide to write an Acrostic on the word Night, it’s a 5 line poem, the first letter of the first line is N, the first letter of the second line is I, etc. And you’ve to write about the night! Simple enough, right? Go ahead and give it a try.
Liked this? Maybe you can read some of my earlier poems.
(© Vinay Leo R. @ I Rhyme Without Reason,
9th December, 2017)
Vinay Leo R.
Poetry & writing are to me, a breath of fresh air in a life that is sometimes covered by the smoke of sorrow or self doubt. They also become the sweets I share to celebrate when life offers me a reason to. But most of all, they are to me, my life. For each word I write is a piece of my heart, a thought that just had to find its way into the world.
Painful to admit, but it is actually true! Every word you have written here is actually right… Be it child abuse or any other kind it is a heinous act 🙁
Yeah. Any act of abuse is heinous, and leaves a mark deeper than we realize, Keerthi. 🙁
Those scars and memories are “eternal reminders” indeed. Very sad when a child’s trust is lost in this way. The child pays forever.
Yes, Sherry. Eternal reminders, but the child realizes it longer and feels it deeper. 🙁 Wish it weren’t so, but it is.
I think my comment didnt post. Such scars and memories last a lifetime. It is very sad when a child’s trust is lost in this way. Well said, Leo.
It had gone to moderation, Sherry. Still there. It’s sad for the child, and the adult. Though the former realizes it more. 🙁
Oh, those scars do last a long, long time. Very strong writing here.
They do. They might be masked, but they’re definitely there for a long, long time. Thank you, Mary.
Oh this is so sad… so much that such acts can destroy.
Oh yes. More than the eyes can see, for sure. Thank you, Bjorn.
A lovely example of the poetic form, but words that touch the heart!
Thank you, Bev.
Strong, strong words. Those painful memories truly darken lives forever.
They do, and it’s sad that such memories have to be gifted. 🙁 Thank you, Corinne.
I would rate child abuse as the gravest crime, the most abhorrent. The pain is clearly portrayed through your words. I learned a new thing, Acrostic poem, neat!
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Yes, Kala. It is very painful and as you say, the most abhorrent crime. Thank you. Glad you could learn about Acrostic through this poem. 🙂