Acrostic Poems

Acrostic Poems

Definition of Acrostic Poems

An acrostic poem is a poem where the first letters of each line spell out a word or phrase vertically that acts as the theme or message of the poem. Sometimes a word or phrase can also be found down the middle or end of the poem, but the most common is at the beginning. A lot of people use these poems to describe people or holidays, and lines can be made up of single words or phrases. Acrostic poems do not follow a specific rhyme scheme, so they are easier to write.

41 Examples of Acrostic Poems

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  1. 1. Our Love


    • By John P. Read
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2015 with permission of the Author.

    L is for "laughter" we had along the way.
    O is for "optimism" you gave me every day.
    V is for "value" of being my best friend.
    E is for "eternity," a love that has no end.

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    This poem means the world to me. I have been with my partner for nearly two and a half years, and we have had some tough times, but we have always gotten through them. Right now we are going...

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  3. 2. B - Is For Birthday

    H - is for the Happiest of all days
    A - is for All the wishes and praise
    P - is for the Presents you'll open with delight
    P - is for the Party that will last into the night

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    Oh, how I love these birthday wishes. I can't wait to share them with my friend.

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  5. 3. Marriage

    • By Linda Harrison
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2019 with permission of the Author.

    M is for Making a future that will last.
    A is for Accepting both the present and the past.
    R is for Respect for each other every day.
    R is for Remembering those special things to say.

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  6. 4. Father

    • By Jodi M. Kucera
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2019 with permission of the Author.

    Forever in my heart,
    Always on my mind.
    Together again we will be, all in God's time.
    Heaven gained another angel the day you left.

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    I am so sorry for your loss. I was searching for words to add to my father's tribute. My sister sent me this poem. I would like to use it with your permission.

  7. 5. A F-R-I-E-N-D

    • By Vaish
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2010 with permission of the Author.

    A FRIEND
    F is for the fun we had together
    R is for the relaxing time we shared together
    I is for the interesting moments we had

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  8. 6. Hope In A Dream

    • By Adalia Medina
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2019 with permission of the Author.

    Hold onto your dream while mindful of time.
    Optimism required, let your light shine.
    Persistence prevails, while some may cast doubt.
    Expectation desired is what it's about.

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  9. 7. Grandma

    • By Ilona M. Blake
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2019 with permission of the Author.

    Grandma is one special angel, a
    Really gentle, beautiful soul.
    Angel of God, so pure and whole.
    Never leave me, stay close by.

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  10. 8. Friends

    • By John P. Read
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2019 with permission of the Author.

    F- Friends are precious gifts
    R- Rare and hard to find
    I- Invisible when life is good
    E- Ever near when your sun doesn't shine

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    Friends are everything you say in your Acrostic poem Brother John.

    Flowers that we gather along life's highway,
    are friends kept in memory's floral bouquet.
    When you've a good friend you...

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  11. 9. Love Stays Hopeful

    • By Katelynn A. Thacker
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2019 with permission of the Author.

    However many tough things we go through
    Or any regret we can't undo,
    Please know I will be here.
    Even far away, I will still be near.

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  12. 10. I Love You

    • By John P. Read
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2021 with permission of the Author.

    ​I- In this journey of my life
    L- Loving you kept me alive
    O- One day God called you home
    V- Visions of you still linger on

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    I'm sure your beloved wife will join you again. God bless you and your family.

  13. 11. My Father

    F is for Friendly; with him, fun times I share.
    A is for Amazing; his heart is full of compassion and care.
    T is for Truthful; his values have helped me stand tall.
    H is for Helpful; his generosity is valued by all.

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  14. 12. Summer Time

    • By William Wilson
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2019 with permission of the Author.

    Sun shines on your skin and mine
    Until it sets way after nine.
    Memories made with a cold drink in hand.
    Moments to cherish with feet in the sand.

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  15. 13. Sweet Dreams

    • By Rosemarie DiEmedio
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2019 with permission of the Author.

    S- You are so Special to me!
    W- You are a Wonderful man whom I love Wholeheartedly!
    E- I am in Ecstasy when I am with you!
    E- Every touch Energizes and Electrifies my body.

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    I fell in love with this sexy poems and I wish to read more because it lift my heart and I wish to share with someone I love. I want to feel what love is through this sexy poems, I want to...

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  16. 14. Spirituality

    Strength, awareness, comfort and awe,
    a connection to something greater than all.

    Pure song of the Spirit that brings hope to life,

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  17. 15. My Mother

    M-My life would be a mess without you.
    O-Of many sacrifices, I can remember you made and ever do.
    T-The selfless love and kindness is an abundant blessing.
    H-Heart of yours as beautiful as the view of a sun rising.

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  18. 16. Grandmother

    • By Shrabasti Batabyal
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2019 with permission of the Author.

    G for the Glamour of her wrinkled, old face.
    R for the way my mind she used to Refresh.
    A for her Anger, which knew no bounds.
    N is how she Nurtured us without a sound.

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  19. 17. Resurrection

    • By Eric R. Harvey
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2019 with permission of the Author.

    Ridiculed and mocked, nailed to a cross.
    Each of his followers mourning his loss.
    Set down from on high, placed in a cave.
    Unmovable stone in front of his grave.

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  20. 18. My Children Are My World

    • By Kathy Murphy
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2019 with permission of the Author.

    M...y life is good.
    Y...es, I'm glad to be me.

    C...hildren running everywhere,

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  21. 19. Celebrating Fathers

    • By Don Mathis
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 2017 with permission of the Author.

    Fathers are fun - and serious too!
    And you learn more from them than you do at school.
    Think of all the good times you've had.
    How would it be without your dad?

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  22. 20. Graduation

    • By Margaret A. Dworek
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2019 with permission of the Author.

    G is for the Grades that got you here.
    R is for the Recommendations from teaches back there.
    A is for the Attitude you had in class.
    D is for the Determination; your goal was to pass.

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    I was always told that anything can be taken away from you but your education. How true this is! You can lose your mate, your house, your job, your child, your parents...etc. I was always a...

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