The Woodwork is Waiting
An Instructive Acrostic
I nner belief shapes outer form.
N othing matters— make that your norm.
V anity is an undeserved luxury.
I llusory value is demoralizing drudgery.
S hattered soul-shards silently slice.
I ndifference tastes like sugar & spice.
B ottle up and obliterate every precious drop of hope.
I dentity is a construct as insubstantial as smoke.
L imit or eliminate every independent tendency.
I nferior individuals survive only through dependency.
T ake what is given & go to bed grateful.
Y earning for more is rebellious & hateful.
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Comments (8)
This one’s wickedly clever—dark truths tucked neatly into each letter. The woodwork’s been listening longer than we think.✨
Your acrostic poem is fantastic!
The kind of poetry I’d love to hear performed in a bar. Great stuff
Exceptional work! Go Bill! 💪🏾🎉
Really lovely. I ❤️ acrostic.
"I dentity is a construct as insubstantial as smoke." I especially loved this line!
this was really introspective. great work
Brilliant! Well done!