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At the beginning...

Vocal 'Silence' Acrostic Challenge, No.1

By Kendall Defoe Published about a year ago 1 min read
At the beginning...
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Semesters begin with an ambulance at my head...

(I think that they will be busy next door)

Leaky faucet adds to the hum of appliances...

(Everyone knows it; no one says it)

Nights fly with my thoughts...

(Cicadas come for the mornings)

Everything else comes to the quiet.

Truth...

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  • Joe O’Connorabout a year ago

    I like the contrast you’ve created with your use of brackets, and “(Cicadas come for the mornings)” is a line I really liked. September feels like a fresh start and a new school year!

  • Oooo, this was an excellent take on the challenge. Loved it!

  • Hyde Wunderli about a year ago

    Fabulous work

  • Kageno Hoshinoabout a year ago

    Wonderfully done

  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    Wonderful entry. Well done, Kendall.

  • RPabout a year ago

    Nicely done!

  • Lana V Lynxabout a year ago

    Hope it’s nothing serious, Kendall. Great acrostic.

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