Another day in the world of WordPress has provided another glorious opportunity to fine tune our art of expression, Writing 201, challenge number 3 is in play. The poetic form we have been given to play with today is “Acrostic”, spelling out a word, or words with the first letters of each line of our poem. The optional devise we can make used of today is the internal rhyme, and finally the prompt. Our poems have the option of addressing the topic trust, in any manner we see fit. This is my contribution. Enjoy!
Momentary truths are tested against forever,
Afflictions of affection, feeding a foul weather.
Summers of sweet escapes and serenading amore,
Quiver in moors, stagnant, stripped of any allure.
Unravelling vales falling, raising a stale wall,
Elaborate tales told, unfold to exhale all.
Roaring flames spasming, eating away the frame,
Attacking the strokes painted by pain of a known name.
Deceit is a small game in the dance of hidden intention,
Evading the truth for gain, only maims future ascension.
Beautiful
Thanking you 🙂
I like how “masquerade” fit the theme of trust (or distrust) and the poem seemed to show the decomposition of trust itself. Beautiful.
Thank you, was a tricky form. I’m glad you liked it.
My favorite was the Deceit line. This is awesome! ☼
Thank you 🙂 I wrestled with that line for a while. Im glad it paid off 🙂
Artistic flow and exacting words. Awesome 🙂
Thank you 🙂
This is a great take on the prompt!!! Masquerade was the perfect word choice for the trust theme.
A beauty to behold, your lines of eloquence. 😉
Thank you very much. I happy that you enjoyed it.
Well done. I can see this a soliloquy in a play of tempestuous love.
Thanks 🙂 that’s the feel I was hoping for.
Aha and I decipher that? hmm.
Thinking “masquerade ball” reminded me of Romeo and Juliet (Leonardo DiCaprio version) that kinda guided me.
I remember snippets of that version. When I read your poem, I felt Othello, Hamlet and even Wuthering Heights. *conflicting love*
That is a very generous compliment. I really appreciate that. I hope to get a bad grasp of this poetry thing with writing 201z
Honesty in words :D. You are doing fantastic so far.
Thank you very much 🙂
So wonderful! Have you entered any contests? Published a book?
Thank you very much. I’m world away from attempting a book, however I am flirting with the idea of competitions.
WOW! You have a wonderful way with words! I’m in awe. 🙂
Well done!! Lovely 🙂
Thank you 🙂
So well thought out and executed… masquerade, truth, lies… Bravo!
Thank you very much 🙂
You’re welcome!
Wow your language is so alluring, love your use of “masquerade” – fits with the theme very well. An amazing poem.
Thank you for stopping by and giving the piece a read. It means a lot that you were able to enjoy it
Elegant and beautiful and awesome photography. Couldn’t find a place to like because really wanted to.
Intricate thoughts here. I really enjoyed it. I really like the word Masquerade so you get bonus points for that as well 🙂
“Afflictions of affection, feeding a foul weather” – great alliteration!
Okay so don’t hate me but I have a tiny correction…
“Summers of sweet escapes and serenading amore,
Quiver in moors, stagnant, stripped of any allure.”
I think you meant “amour” to rhyme with “allure”. Amore means the same as amour but it’s Italian and would be pronounced a-moe-ray. Amore would work too, given the whole Venetian association but then would break your lovely end-rhyme scheme.
I’m sorry if I’ve misspoken. :-/
Keep ’em coming! 🙂
Thank you, I humbly accept the bonus points on offer. And you have not misspoken at all. I was having that debate with myself. I had no idea which one was the one to use in my piece. After a lot of deliberation, and focus, I picked the wrong one. I know google, in an adjacent tab, would have helped, but I slacked. Thanks for the correction. A quick edit is due here.
Haha! Been there luv. 🙂
Thank you again. I really appreciate your input
My pleasure. I am really liking your work. I can feel that you like words and that’s very special.
I really appreciate your input on my work as well.
I get more from this on every reread, love a piece of writing that can offer that… Bravo!
This is really good my friend. Great job…
You write really well. With words you paint the picture and its easy to tell the depth of each word and bring out the intended feeling. I love this poem.
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback. This challenge is brilliant way to learn new ways to convey so much. 🙂
True, I agree!