Tuesday, April 24, 2018

April Activity Feature--Acrostic Poems--Hosted By--Jack Horne--Whispers’ Activity Feature Editor

It was delightful to read all your acrostics, and to see where your imaginations led you. Many thanks to everyone who participated.
                                                                        Jack Horne
                                                                        Your Whispers’ Activity Feature Editor

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Primroses 

Promising warmer days and
removing her flattering green wraps,
invitations are sent out to bees and insects.
Morning visitors arrive early
refreshments await
of overnight rain delicately
served in her centre piece, then as
earthworms helpfully clear away
she settles for a siesta in the sun. 

Annie Jenkin, England 

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WORDS

W onders
O  f
R  ichly
D  eserved
S  ignificance

Pat Geyer, United States

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I Love You

It was you who saved me from the ennui.

Languishing in a sea’s decaying lull
Oblivious, I, to your arioso –
Verses that waltzed on a floral leitmotiv
Each syllable soaked in love.

You sang to me by the moons bay
Over the waves that crashed in tempo
Under the stars where we bid solitude adieu.

Feby Joseph, India

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Spring

Sweet scented blossom
Perfume fills the air
Rejuvenating the world with colour
Irises wave in the wind like purple flags
New life everywhere
Get out and enjoy the spring sunshine!

Jan Allison, Isle of Man 

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Swan

So beautifully swims the fleet!
Webbed feet cut the water as oar.
And wings raise to the sky as sail.
Necks sway as hood of snakes. 

Partha Chatterjee, India.

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Easter 

Easter is a very happy time of year
As some celebrate Jesus our dear
So many will be resurrected clear
This Son of God, died with cheer 
Every human is now void of fear
Remembering He coved our rear

Yancy Lee Dalton, United States

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Impossible

Impossible is the day
Meandering in indecision
Proving I know little
Of what constitutes
Social mores
Supposedly not difficult
In others' estimation
But I dither
Lost in too much thinking
Empty of positivity

Isha Wagner, New Zealand

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Image

I’m trapped upon a field of white
My tears invisible,
Anchored here by light
Ghostlike, intangible;
Escape comes with the night.

Nick Spargo, United Kingdom

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Questions

Questions are not answered
Until fully answered by yourself.
Everyone is always
Searching for
Truth, but
Indeed, by the words 
Of others
Never will your truth be 
Satisfied.

Linda Imbler, United States

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Angela Lee

Angela is my life
No better friend in the universe
Greatest Love of all
Every Day I thank God
Love of my life
Angela My Soul Mate
Love of my long life
Everything I ever desire
Everything I ever needed

Jake Aller, United States

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Circle

Continuum of love
In joining our hands
Reaching out to God
Concerns shared in faith
Living in the light
Eternal spring of hope

Karen O'Leary, United States

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Whispers

Whispers breezing through the kingdom
Heard and understood by the wise
Insightful are words of wisdom
Speaking, quietly, without lies
Perchance a truth to set one free
Enslaved by chained conformity
Rebel against the status-quo
Special message so few may know.

James Dean Chase, United States

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SPRING

Spring sunrise through pink clouds
Pastel purples streak through
Rays of orange and reds
Into a sky - light blue
New day dawns - flowers bloom
Grand, the Earth's, rainbow loom!

James Dean Chase, United States

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Poodle

Paw prints
On my heart
Old dog
Delivers
Love
Endlessly

Barbara Tate, United States

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Touch 

Turning a blind eye was not the solution to
Overcome the drawbacks which life bestows
Upon its unwary innocent victims.
Creative communicative touch gave
Hope to the grateful followers of Braille.

Paul Callus, Malta

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Curiosity

C onfident little explorer
U sing her talent to sneak
R apidly and silently
I n her dominion
O f her eyes-wide-open
S acred territory
I ntolerant to all, who are
T he uninvited ones
Y es, that's my darling cat

Inge Wesdijk, The Netherlands

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Tapestry

The curtains on the window
Are interwoven,
Part of it is knitted.
Endless hours were spent
Sewing on the fringe.
Time has yellowed the colors,
Reminding me we are all
Yearning to connect.

Mary Bone, United States

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Whispers

When night time appears
Hope is nearby-
It overcomes my fears.
Shadows on the wall,
Permeate my mind.
Eerie sounds are just creaks,
Reverberating the walls
Silence prevails.

Mary Bone, United States

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Encore

Every time I’m on the stage,
Numbness overcomes me.
Catcalls in the back,
Or loud noises
Render me-
Enveloped and speechless.

Mary Bone, United States

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Thunder

The light fades and
Hundreds of birds seeking shelter
Under leaves and branches
Nature seems frozen in time
Dark and leaden clouds send lightning from far
Endless rain lets
Rivers rise and flood

Gert Knop, Germany

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Compassion

Considering the pain
Others may endure
My mind and heart cannot again
Pretend it doesn’t matter.
Against the wrong 
Standing strong
Speaking for the other
I offer self - I’ll not condone
 One attack against another.
 No one stands alone.

 Debbie Felio, United States

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Sanctuary

Somewhere safe
Accepting of all
None turned away
Care is the call
Theology is love
Understanding the fear
All could be lost
Regardless how dear.
Your brother, your sister, your neighbors are here.

Debbie Felio, United States

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Butterfly

Better to be a butterfly
Under a blue sky
Than to be a mole
That lives underground
Eating grubs and worms
Rather than luscious pollen 
Favored by hummingbirds
Loved by butterflies
Yummy!  Yummy!

Elizabeth Howard, United States

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Spring Snow

Silent
Prayers
Ring
Inspire
New
Growth

Still
Nights
Of
White

Kelley White, United States

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Luscious 

Love;
Unending.
Scintillating;
Crystalline;
Intrepid.
Overflows;
Unfeigned,
Subjugates.


Dr. Upma A. Sharma, India

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Sumitra

Saying that invisible and unseen is God,
Ultra divine powers I saw in my mother's lap,
Mannequins could turn alive with her one touch,
Inspiring and motivating is her immense love,
Tolerance and patience is she embellished with,
Reminisce the times she nurtured me in affection,
Admire His blessings for me on this earth !!

*Sumitra is my loving mother's first name, God bless her. 

Dr. Upma A. Sharma, India

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Tulips

Tulips on an April morning . . .
Unrivaled display of spring blooms
Little turbans topping tall stems
In the park, a sight to behold
People pausing in the moment
Scent mingling with the morning air.

Mary Gunn, Ireland

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Betrayal

By sole reference to self
Every senseless sense in my soul
Tells me to surrender them
Relocate them
Aid them out of this land
Years of their polite possessions
And loyal longings, by self
Love, I dispatch them.

Denis Barasa, Kenya

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28 comments:

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    1. Dear Jayantinath,

      I would like to invite you to share your poetry for consideration for publication at Whispers. The guidelines for current eligibility are at the top right of the main page.

      Thank you for considering this request. I hope to read some of your poetry soon.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  2. What a pleasure to read this strong collection of poems. Thank you everyone. Annie

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    1. Dear Annie,

      Thank you for heading the cast this month with your creative use of imagery and and personification. My hometown was Sauk Centre, Minnesota so I enjoyed this spelling of the word. Best wishes with all your writing endeavors.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  3. This is tantamount to a book's worth of poems! Gosh, I love acrostic. Great post.

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    1. Dear Michael,

      Thank your for you enthusiastic endorsement of those that participated in in the acrostic activity in April. You are such a encouraging and caring voice in the poetry community. Blessings always!

      In gratitude,
      Karen

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  4. What a lovely feature, such delightful across poems. Thanks Jack for your hard work in putting this collection of poems together.

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    1. Dear Jan,

      Thank you so much for contributing to this column which I agree is a wonderful collection. Jack did a great job!

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  5. Absolutely stunning how the imaginative and talented minds of Whispers poets created these Acrostics. I love the different styles, the way poets think and use their words.
    Thanks, Jack and writers, for the wonderful poetic harvest.

    Best wishes,
    Inge

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    1. Dear Inge,

      Thank you so much for your creative part of that "harvest." You last line has me smiling once again.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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    1. Dear Susan,

      Thank you for your kind words. I agree. Jack did a great job collecting poems from different parts of the world. I hope you will join us in next month's challenge.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  7. These are some great acrostic poems!
    David Fox

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    1. Dear David,

      Thank you so much for your kind words. You are such an uplifting voice here at Whispers.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  8. Such amazing, unique entries. I enjoyed them all.

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    1. Dear Linda,

      Thank you for sharing your insightful poem for this column. I agree that there are unique poems collected by Jack.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  9. These are all wonderful and a real tribure to the talent here on Whispers. I guess my submission accidentally got misplaced in the shuffle Jack. But no problem. :) I will just submit it again here.
    Principle of Rejoicing

    R emember His infinite atoning sacrifice.
    E xercise agency to believe His living word.
    J oin in His sacrifices by loving service.
    O bey from the heart what you've "heard".
    I ncrease daily, thanksgiving and praise.
    C hoosing virtue and holiness continually,
    E nter into the joy of the Lord all your days.

    Charlene McCutcheon / United States

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    1. Sorry, Charlene - yours must have been lost in cyberspace as I didn't receive it. So glad you posted it here. Lovely work

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    2. Your faith shines in this one, Charlene! Thank you for sharing it.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  10. Group of nice ones this time. Enjoyed reading. Sara

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    1. So did I, Sara. Thank you for your kind words.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  11. Dear Writing Friends,

    Thank you to all of you that shared a wide array of acrostic poems. Jack did a great job putting this column together. It is the coming together of many that make Whispers an artistic community. Best wishes to all of you with writing endeavors.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  12. Congratulations Jack and Karen. I am enjoying the wide menu of acrostics, thank you contributors.

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    1. Congratulations to you, also, Denis. I'm glad you shared you thought-provoking poem to close out this column.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  13. Amazing submissions from each of you. Thank you all for sharing. Thank you, Jack, and thank you, Karen. Continued blessings to all!

    -MJ
    (www.creativeinspirationspp.blogspot.com)

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    1. Thank you for your kind words, Maurice. Glad you enjoyed this wonderful column that Jack put together.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  14. What a delightfully inspired collection of poems! Thank you Jack for being the 'instigator'! Best regards // paul

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    1. Dear Paul,

      One of our neighbors has a rare genetic disorder. His brother is already legally blind and he has some vision problems too. Challenges are everywhere we look--he's a nice guy. Thank you, Paul, for sharing your poem for this column.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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