Learn to make your own name or word poetry with these acrostic poem examples and a handy template. An acrostic poem is a poem where certain letters in each line spell out a word or phrase. Typically, the first letters of each line are used to spell the message, but they can appear anywhere. These examples will help you see how you can use this form in different ways.
One of the most common types of acrostic poems is where you use the first letter to spell a word or phrase. You can have a lot of fun with this format. Here are some examples.
Crunchy chewy
Awesome
Nice and sweet
Delightful and delicious
Yummy treat
Cuddly
Acrobatic
Tenacious and terrifying
Softly purring
Frightening
Eerie and strange
Anxiety rises
Ready to flee
Sunny days
Plants awakening
Raindrops on the roof
Interesting clouds
New flowers
Gray skies
Home
Open and inviting
Universal
Safe and warm
Everything
Although an acrostic poem often uses the first letter of each line, it doesn’t have to. You can also make one using letters at the end of the line or in different places in each line. This creates a kind of “code.” The letters that spell out the word are still capitalized.
Pick uP a pen
Think of a tOpic
Be crEative
Use your iMagination
Chicken or beeF
Rice or potatO
Broccoli or tomatO
White wine or reD
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UmPires and refs
Defending yOur goal
ScoRing goals
A real Team effort
Crowd goeS wild
Shines and twinkleS
In the nighT
There is a plethorA
Forever and eveR
RowS of desks
TeaChers explain
Pencils sHarpened
Going Over the facts
Writing pOems and essays
The belL rings, finally
If you’re thinking of writing an acrostic poem for kids or trying to illustrate an acrostic poem definition with real-world examples, nothing beats writing a poem with someone’s name. Kids can choose their own names to write, or you can pick one at random. For inspiration, check out these acrostic poem examples where the letters spell out someone's name.
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Alluring, so attractive
Reliable, a buddy you can count on
Interesting, truly fascinating
Obliging, willing to accommodate
Nice, a sweet soul
Beaming, so joyful
Elegant, so graceful
Tantalizing, thrilling the senses
Thorough, attentive to details
Yearning, a drive to succeed
Serene, a calming quality
Organized, you always have it together
Picturesque, strikingly beautiful
Honest, so genuine
Imaginative, a creative mind
Alluring, so attractive
Rebellious, going against the grain
Oomph, you have a magnetic draw
Buoyant, abound with energy
Enchanting, a charming presence
Reassuring, a comforting presence
Trustworthy, your word is good as gold
Obliging, willing to accommodate
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Illustrious, bright and accomplished
Lively, the life of the party
Light-hearted, you have an easy laughter
Inspirational, the ability to motivate
Approachable, people turn to you for help
Merry, abundant joy
Several famous authors have written acrostic poems over the years, and these can be great examples of what you can do with this unique type of poem. Some even use a rhyme scheme in addition to the acrostic form.
Elizabeth it is in vain you say
"Love not" - thou sayest it in so sweet a way:
In vain those words from thee or L. E. L.
Zantippe's talents had enforced so well:
Ah! if that language from thy heart arise,
Breathe it less gently forth - and veil thine eyes.
Endymion, recollect, when Luna tried
To cure his love - was cured of all beside -
His folly - pride - and passion - for he died.
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Enchanted has it been the Lord knows where;
And may it taste to you like good old wine,
Take you to real happiness and give
Sons, daughters and a home like honied hive.
Little maidens, when you look
On this little story-book,
Reading with attentive eye
Its enticing history,
Never think that hours of play
Are your only HOLIDAY. (Lorina)
And that in a HOUSE of joy
Lessons serve but to annoy:
If in any HOUSE you find
Children of a gentle mind,
Each the others pleasing ever. (Alice)
Each the others vexing never-
Daily work and pastime daily
In their order taking gaily-
Then be very sure that they
Have a life of HOLIDAY. (Edith)
Anemones you brought back from the path
Nod in a glass beside our rumpled bed.
Now you are far away. In the aftermath
Even these flowers arouse my sleepy head.
Love, when I think of the ready look in your eyes,
Erotas that would make these stone walls blush
Nerves me to write away the morning's hush.
Nadir of longing, and the red anemones
Over the lucent rim-my poor designs,
X-rated praise I've hidden between these lines.
