Different styles of Poetry

Well I’m all excited about participating in this acrostic poetry competition!! For the benefit of those who don’t know what an acrostic poem is, here is an explanation!

Acrostic n. (uh-kroh-stic) A poem or series of lines in which certain letters, usually the first in each line, form a name, motto, or message when read in sequence.

I’m new to this style of poetry or should I say I didn’t know about this style till last December! Since then I have tried my hand at it and now I present (heehe.. ) my acrostic!

Bless you

Between survival struggles

Look for that

Enigmatic notion named

Spiritual quest to

Seek self enlightenment

Yielding ultimate truth

One reaches after

Unrelenting intricate pursuit

Participating at: Acrostic Only  http://acrosticonly.blogspot.com/

Haiku is yet another style of writing. A definition:

Haiku n.  A Japanese verse form that has three unrhymed lines of  5, 7, and 5 syllables on a subject of nature.

I have heard about it. Long time back someone in my family was discussing, saying that it is a short poetry, succinct and in the trend, then. I dont know about the trends but sure do hope mine makes a little sense! Heehee…

Ebb

Eventually perceptions change

Brilliant waves inadvertently fall

Brittle virtues adorn youth  

Participating at: Acrostic Only  http://acrosticonly.blogspot.com/