Enter natures kingdom, that
Calms internal struggles, where
Life's chaos
Is broken down and
Positive energy flows
Soothes the rebirth in order to
Exit exhilarated.
The prompt, " Write an acrostic poem using this word: eclipse.
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. An eclipse, a cosmic phenomenon and a word with multiple meanings, serves as the focal point of this challenge. We invite you to craft an acrostic poem using the word "eclipse." An acrostic poem is a form of poetry where the initial letters of each line spell out a word or message when read vertically.
The eclipse symbolizes not only the celestial event where one celestial body obscures another, but it also metaphorically signifies concealment, transformation, and even revelation."
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Babs Iverson
Barbara J Iversen, also known as Babs Iverson, lives in Texas and loves her grandkids to the moon and back. After writing one story, she found that writing has many benefits especially during a pandemic and a Texas-size Arctic Blast.
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This is far better than most of the winners
Phenomenal work! How inspiring! Go Babs go!
The picture is gorgeous and perfectly fits your poem 😄
Yes, definitely calming Babs. 😊
Beautifully written. Well done, my friend.
OH, I really love this one! The meaning is divine! So, so beautifully done, and super majestic 🥹❤️
Great walk through the forest for the challenge
Unique & lovely!!
That was so soothing. Aaaaahhhhhhh!!!
Beautiful 🌞
Well-wrought and lovely! Nature is a great neutralizer, its unconscious aim balance. So too have I found balance in simply being among it and accepting it as it is.
And breath....
This was extremely powerful! Loved your Acrostic!
Nicely done Babs. 💕❤️💕
Fantastic entry, Babs. I love your definition of eclipse.
Great entry Babs.
So beautiful!
Love it 🥰 love the last to lines
This poem is revitalizing. Thank you for sharing!