Poetry type: Variation of Acrostic poetry.

A poem consisting of a word or words which follow an ordered part of the alphabet.
For example,HIJKLM, is a section of the alphabet, so a word or words must follow each letter.

Directions: Write vertically a section of the alphabet, for example,LMNOP. The letter on each line is the first letter of a line of poetry. Any section of the alphabet may be used, or the letter order may be reversed, such as "PONML." The length of the poem is up to the poet.


Sample: LMNOP
L Living on Earth is an honor
M Many call her home
N Never will I harm her
O Only strive to make her more beautiful.
P Please don't let her die.


The vertical alphabet letters are removed when the poem is completed.


Additional Information:

In some versions, any letter may be used for the last line.