Deep Shore
Written for Vocal's Moment of Silence Acrostic Challenge
Sleek-slowly I traverse the lake.
I find it wholesome to be alone.
Luscious quiet, the chill, the wake,
Envelop me, a blood-filled stone.
Now, still, I seek the deepest shore.
Cherish these, my freighted bones.
Each life, one day, moves never more.
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Addison Alder
Writer of Wrongs. Discontent Creator. Editor of The Gristle.
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Trying to learn about Acrostic poetry. I can see why you placed. Absolutely beautiful. Well Done!!!
Beautiful! ⚡❤️⚡
Well done! Perfectly matched to the images… incredibly tranquil 💙✅.
This is stunning work, Addison! I can feel the peaceful, still, reflective scene coming to life as I read and reread this wonderful piece. Congratulations on placing!!
Oh yeah, this is a good one! You truly capture the essence of ’silence’, Addison. Well done! Congratulations!
Incredible work. Congratulations!
Wooohooooo congratulations on your win! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
This is truly beautiful.
Melancholy!!! Congratulations on the runner up win!!!❤️❤️💕
Congratulations on placing as a runner up with this amazing acrostic poem. For some reason, I get vibes that remind me of Poe's masterpieces - and that's a huge compliment! Congratulations again - well done!
Beautiful
Beautiful writing. I love that it’s an acrostic, and the structure flows so smoothly, like a wake on the lake. Well done.
This was so melancholic and wistful. Loved your Acrostic!
I loved your first line - really set the tone for the whole poem. Fab.
Deep, foresighted and humble.
This is beautiful, even though a little sad. Such a nice rhyming job, Addison.
I wish I could live that life right now I need alone time so bad