The Acrostic Poem has been a long-standing challenge, mainly between B'Elana and PedanticBarSteward. However, we've decided to open up the idea to anyone who would like to take part, as a regular poetry challenge.

The word chosen each time is the Telegram Game's current word, so if you join in or subscribe to the telegram game you'll know as soon as it's announced. When you've completed your poem, submit it by posting to a new thread below, and we'll put the best of them together in the next issue.

Have fun!

Pina Colada, and Sex on the Beach

Are garnished with teeny umbrellas

Raspberry daiquiris, Harvey Wallbangers

Are mixed by some skilled cocktail fellas

Sip in the sunshine, rest by the pool

Or take a short stroll by and by

Look out for that pointy stick served in your drink

So don't let it poke out your eye!

Perhaps I'm mad, perhaps I'm a bum,

A mad dog who goes out in the midday sun,

Reclining on beaches with plenty of beer,

And sod all to worry 'bout, let alone fear.

Some say I'll burn - some say I will fry,

Others are certain that soon I will die.

Let all of those who auger disaster and doom,

Sit quiet in the shade, while I sunbathe at noon.

"Polka Dots are all the hype"
Anna told me via Skype.

"Retail sells them everywhere
And the price is even fair.
Still, if you go to the beach,
Or the pool, no matter which,
Lest you burn your skin so fair
Sunscreen and t-shirt you should wear."

Acrostic Poems Archive

PedanticBarSteward, Beatrice and Bel

12.07.10 Front Page

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