Enclosed in Memory
For Real Poetic's Anniversary Acrostic Challenge
Anchorite: that's what I've become,
Nestled in the confinement of my
Nostalgia. I am not a stylite atop a tower,
Impressive heights grappled for and
Valiantly reached. Instead, I huddle,
Eating and drinking the sustenance garnered from
Remembrances my brain allows me, alms
Set aside for my days of sorrow when the
Arid present makes me long for the past, for
Regret-fueling respite. Yet I stay,
Yearning for vaporous memories added year by year.
About the Creator
Hannah E. Aaron
Hello! I'm mostly a writer of fiction and poetry that tend to involve nature, family, and the idea of growth at the moment. Otherwise, I'm a reader, crafter, and full-time procrastinator!
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What a beautiful acrostic with such rich imagery!! If I remember this challenge kind of fell through which is such a shame because this is just stunning!
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Beautiful poetry.
This is gorgeous. Congrats on the TS.
I agree with angela here, this is stunning. You have such a way with using very creative diction and having every idea flow together into a seamless flow...wow, yeah this is excellent. <3
Great closing line!!!
God, this was stunning.
Your poem captures the introspective and contemplative nature of being an anchorite, finding solace in the memories that sustain the soul, thank you very much for sharing, love your works, hope to read more, subscribed.