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For the ''Vocal Acrostic Challenge'' by D.K. Shepard

By Kendall Defoe Published 8 months ago Updated 8 months ago 1 min read
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Here's a link to the challenge:

Very soon, as it will be clear,

Obvious notes must appear.

Can you think of the right words to use?

As I write this, a part of me will refuse...

Like a sound denied to my ears.

Brian Eno, y'know...

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  • Angie the Archivist 📚🪶8 months ago

    Congratulations! I like how it’s about Vocal and words refusing to appear.

  • Test8 months ago

    Love the added complexity of a rhyme scheme with the Kendall!! Congrats on second in the literal life (in the moment) category of DK's challenge!! 🎉

  • D.K. Shepard8 months ago

    Love the direction you took this and the rhyme gave it such a smooth flow! Wonderful work, Kendall!

  • Mother Combs8 months ago

    Great acrostic, Kendall. <3

  • Silver Daux8 months ago

    I loved how this was related to sound. Very cleverly written!

  • Yes, yes, with a jolt this brings me back into the Vocal world. And I hope this poem, like an invitation of sorts, also brings me some new inspiration.

  • Heyyy Kendall, I'm backkkkk! I can comment now hehehehhe. Loved your poem!

  • Matthew J. Fromm8 months ago

    Strong entry here! Excellent work

  • Susan Fourtané 8 months ago

    Great acrostic. And nice it’s sound-related!

  • Dog whistles & cat calls, one & the other all at the same time. Unending noise in my head surrounded by ubiquitous silence.

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