Strange Hope
An Acrostic Poem
Sublimity rarely struts, but often
Invites, meekly, those who already seek her, to
Listen earnestly to the misty sunrise
Each morning, yearning for that which is
Never to be bought, sold, owned, or lost.
Carry with me what is weightless, and hear what is noiseless:
Ever deeper and more real, the strange hope born in nature's silence.
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Gabriel Huizenga
Twas for love of words that I first joined this site:
Poetry, especially, and dear short stories too;
For to live one's best is to read, and to write!
So find me in words here, and I'll find you 💙
Thanks for stopping by! :)
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Learning about acrostic poetry. I love the silence of nature. Well deserved of placement.
Lovely hopeful poem and worthy winner, congratulations. Gave a feeling of something sublime.
Lovely poem. Congratulations on the win!!🏆
Congrats, Gabriel. Well done. 👏
Wooohooooo congratulations on your win! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
I love how you are playing with enjambment and using this opportunity to define a type of silence in nature, taking us somewhere distant and removed.
Congratulations on placing This is wonderfully written and such a peaceful read
Congratulations on placing in the challenge, Gabriel! I’m not surprised at all given what a fantastic poem this is!
Back to say congrats on Runner Up! Such a beautiful and deserving piece! Always so pleased to see your name on the winner list. Confirms that it's a good list!
Awesome!!! Congratulations on the runner up win!!!❤️❤️💕
Back to say congratulations on placing as a runner up in the challenge with this amazing acrostic poem.
This is one of those poems that I begin reading, and then restart, whispering it aloud to myself so that I can fully immerse myself in the words. I absolutely love it!!
Such an entrancing piece! Beautifully woven from start to finish! I absolutely adored “Carry with me what is weightless, and hear what is noiseless” as a descriptor of that hope! This is a real gem, Gabriel!
Another bloody marvel. Capturing the wonderful silence nature brings in a lovely acrostic, Gabriel. This really appealed to me.
Scotland is beautiful! I had no idea until I had walked around the lochs in Inverness, and it stunned me🤗. “Sublimity rarely struts”- how true! Something about quiet and nature seem to go hand in hand.
Oh, this is really good, Gabriel! Sublimity rarely struts is an absolutely stunning opening. And the rest of the poem follows suit right down to your final, wonderful finish! Fantastic challenge entry!
Incredible. Everything an acrostic poem should be!
Okay, I think this is my favourite of yours. Simply beautiful.
I love this poem!
Beautiful, good luck on the challenge!😊
Such a beautiful ode to nature and sublime tranquility found therein.
A very calming poetry. Inspirational. If you wish you can subscribe me as well I did to you 🥰