Rhoda Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Welcome to the Writer's Discussion... A C R O S T I CHALLENGE See that there? Took me all of 5 minutes. As it happens, I'm always keen for a bit of a laugh and a joke in Writer's Discussion, and I'm all for little games to spice things up. Evidently, so was flicko, who came up with this wonderful idea for a topic. For those who don't know what an acrostic poem is, where have you been? the answer is easy. An acrostic is a poem, which uses each letter of a word to start a sentence, and therefore make a little ditty or poem. For example, the word "EAR" could be... Everyone's Audio Receiver Generally, an acrostic's subject or theme is knitted together with the given word, as you can see by the example. This time however, things are a little bit different; the word you'll be using is... A C R O S T I C Think you can do it? At the moment, it's a free-for-all, meaning neither me or flicko are going to be setting a theme. At least, not for the time being; if this picks up we may challenge you further by pigeon-holing you into a theme! If you want to take part, don't fanny around with forms and applications, just write one and post it. Simples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicko Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) Nice one! Suppose I'll go first.. A night of passion one would prefer to forget Creeks from up above soon turned into footsteps Robert was onto me On the eve of my celebration, of all nights Sedated was the word that best described my alcoholic state Two minutes into the house and they were on top I knew what was going on, but couldn't prevent it Cold, Callous bastards didn't even wipe their feet! Edited January 22, 2009 by flicko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhoda Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Ah! Craig seems to be having a go at writing an acrostic. Reading examples seems to help... Or it could distract you. Sounds tend to be a distraction too, yeah... There! You hear that one? It was a bird or something. If only I could find my headphones I could concentrate on writing my acrostic! Craig may try again tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iminicus Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 All I think about Can't mean anything Really, do you believe Obama will save the world? Such optimism surprises me The Man is now Black, don't despise me I honestly don't care, I wish him the best Crack open the 40 and we'll get some rest. My attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhoda Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 A careless whisper lead to love Crows cawing loud, they replace the doves Release the cage that dare encroach Of all things free, it's your love I approach Steps echoing, you can't hear a word Those that leave my lips may sound absurd I know you're cooling, but you may not leave my eye Crust or no crust, I want a slice of that apple pie Bad attempt at rhyming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochie_old Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 And, Could this be it, our own Real world where we can Orphan small children called Sam and Tom I Can't really do arostic's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iminicus Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 At the moment life seems pointless Children are dying and lying lifeless Rain falls down onto their broken bodies Over the world, we all turn away Staying alive demands all of our time Tragedy occurs while we all pretend It doesn't happen to you and your friends Come together, we will in the end. Meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxidizer Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Annie Chapman's Rings Of brass Stolen Thieved by her killer In Cold morning air I am not a poet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayden Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Avidly Craving Ravishingly Ostentatious Substances Titilates Inconceivable Consideration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Garcia aka NjNakedSnake Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Already dead Chilled to the bone in my grave Ready to haunt the living Overseeing their lives Seeking to break their spirits Tempted to torment Inclined to harm them Crazy are the dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicko Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Accustom to the fact that your reign is over Cling onto the precious memories you hold dear Reminisce in the good times, the times you changed things for the better Oh that's right, there weren't any Since that's the case, I wish you the best of luck in the future Take life day by day In the comfort of knowing, that you... Completely f*cked up at attempting to take charge of the United States of America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Bagger Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 All Craig's Remarkable, Oustanding, Side-splitting Topics Inspires me to Create comic strips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJonesy Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) And how do I exactly do this? Can acrostics really be this easy? Right now I can't think of anything. Oh, these things do not please me. So in order to sound fancy I'll Try to rhyme some lines. I'm not exactly as good as others, Could just give it some tries... An explanation I can't give Cold feelings I can't describe Ruptured in my broken heart is Overwhelming pain of Susie passing So what can I say other than To elaborate the site I'd seen I stared at my girlfriend's head and it Coldly staring back at me And I'll end my acrostic Cordially and enlightening Right after this statement On something I must confess: So I went on the internet To do research on a swan I ended up watching hot videos Courtesy of Oxidizer's mom! Edited January 24, 2009 by TheJonesy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhoda Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) And it begins, in Africa Cerulean streaks of glistening water Running through the thick knots Of a mighty foliage king, it's orders clear Sunlight dents the precious leaves The moisture runs free It's nourishment strengthening precious veins Come and savour... Alas, it has begun! Canute; his orders are clear Rue the day when the seas rise up! Of course, nature is omnipotent, but I am Canute! Seas will not dare touch my toe! The moment it doth hit me I'll recognize such a thing is free Canute... Canute... it whispers! Edited January 24, 2009 by Masterkraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicko Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 AllCraig's Remarkable, Oustanding, Side-splitting Topics Inspires me to Create comic strips! Ahem! Craig's Remarkable, Oustanding, Side-splitting Topics? I'll have you know, the idea was Completely composed by yours truly! Alas, your noble spirit embiggens you Cowardly foundrels, had they no faith...? Rattled by the common misconceptions firmly lodged inside their minds? Only I knew what courage you had within you Stick to the plan, and you'll be there in no time Tread where no noble man has ever tread before Into the dark, gloomy, crime ridden place, known as, dare I say it? Croyden! Sorry Mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Struff Bunstridge Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Acrostics do my head in. Coldly mocking my inability to define them. Racy, edgy, genre-defining acts of literary genius? Or simply an exercise in prose-based wanking? Surely anyone can knock one of these out? That wasn't meant to be a pun, by the way. I apologise for any unintentional humour I may have caused there. Cause acrostics, like the internet, are serious business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playstation_Loyalist Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 A bit of curiosity got me in this thread Couldn't prevent myself creating my own poem Robust ideas popping in my mind Obviously just a novice at creating a poem Sitting in front of my laptop typing this nonsense Together let's feast I thought of it for a while; Challenge accepted by each of everyone of us. A new beginning is coming Could it be a sign of an uprising? Relieving the pain of defeat On the path to success Slumber is now nearing Thanks for my long-time friend Incomparably the best Compliments for my handy toilet. Job well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanted Assailant Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Acrostics are Crappy Readings On Silly Tedious Internet forums and Crackers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickstick Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Aaaarrgh! Cursing bouncing off the white tiles Rollocking in the bathroom Of course, it would have to happen now. Straining to get the job done Tensing myself for the finish Is it odd that this occurs so often: Constipation? Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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