Pick up the pen (acrostic) (IK)

Post by **JASON** » October 3rd, 2015, 5:09 am

Wilfully, wantonly - waiting for change
reaching for something not easily gained
imbued with a passionate
tank full of zeal
enthralled by the prospects
ragged yet real...
Should inspiration be found in the dark of the night
below waters where there is no natural light
lofted high on the top of unclimbable peaks
or just out there suspended where nobody speaks...
come quickly to me oh indifferent muse
keelhaul and conquer this cancerous ruse.

Post by **songofmeadow** » October 3rd, 2015, 5:30 am

Yet, here you are writing brilliantly about the very thing that eludes, actually I am rummaging through old stuff for IK as I suffer similarly. Nicely metered and rhymed too, block or not!

Post by **riversidepoet** » October 3rd, 2015, 11:52 am

No writer's block here, I have found that I must might the fear that the inspiration will be gone and wait patiently for it to come, thus far it returns in sweetness, thanks for sharing , may God bless

Post by **TripleP** » October 9th, 2015, 10:43 am

A perfect description of what IK can be about! And yet, it is by doing it that perhaps more inspiration will come! Absolutely perfect IK entry!

Post by **Azfar** » October 10th, 2015, 9:12 am

I know, right! That writer's block, it feels irritating. Yet another relatable piece tonight. Thanks.

Post by **dornicks** » October 11th, 2015, 3:30 pm

I kind of know the feeling you describe,but we all seem to be on course. A great overall feel to your piece,which I thank you for sharing,

dornicks

Post by **Pipebomb Poet** » October 27th, 2015, 5:08 pm

Nice acrostic on writing and its obstacles. I really like the rhythm of this poem; it flows very well.
Nice write!

Post by **everhopeful** » October 28th, 2015, 3:16 pm

Well if this was you with writer's block you should have just kept rolling with it because this was a beautifully constructed piece. I always think the acid test of the acrostic form is that you shouldn't really feel like it's an acrostic from reading it, and this one passed that test with flying colours. I was particularly impressed with the 'I-t-e-r' lines, the use of enjambment and switch in rhyme scheme worked really well to keep the reader's attention on the lines which mattered, rather than the acrostic word.

Post by **Dew** » November 1st, 2015, 7:19 am

Fantastic closer to IK Jace!!! The topic is perfect for an IrricyKiplits write...the monster almost got me too...I loved the rich alliteration and relentless rhyme amid a couple nice line extensions that draw out your point...writers block is a royal pain because its like a pauper trying to get an audience with the queen! Marvelous, and thanks for all your hard work...especially all your awesome comments during IK this year! It was fun running with you! - dewjum

**My Sonnets** · Post by **Alan** » November 2nd, 2015, 2:21 am

Sheepish that I didn't find this before... love it! :D

That first line is so delightfully alliterative and the rhythmic pacing is great. Really fun to read and say out loud.

Post by **continuation** » November 5th, 2015, 8:16 pm

I absolutely loved the fluidity of this! The clever title and symbolic verbiage played to your favor...
Great write!
Quin

Post by **Ladywildalice** » February 21st, 2016, 3:48 pm

Your alliteration was an excellent way to begin, driving a nail into your reader's psyche, holding them fastened in place for the remainder. Excellent write, congrats on the spotlight. Much, much appreciated and enjoyed.

Post by **dwells** » February 21st, 2016, 10:06 pm

I really liked where this acrostic took your mind Jason and as others have said, the form was invisible too. Always enjoy hearing other's tales of woe for when the muse takes a vacation. Nicely done, congrats, and cheers my friend! Someday I'll get my I.K. chops too, maybe - Danny Downer :)

Post by **dornicks** » February 23rd, 2016, 2:59 pm

I remembered this from the I.K. challenge and feel it has found it's home. Congratulations on the Spotlight !,

dornicks

Post by **Mollie** » February 23rd, 2016, 9:53 pm

This poem is easy to visualise. Congratulations.I enjoyed the first line alliteration -- it swings one into the poem.

Post by **inflames** » February 23rd, 2016, 10:18 pm

The last line here is lovely; truly awesome! Thanks for penning this - makes a wonderful addition to the spotlight! :)

Post by **Forestdawn** » February 24th, 2016, 1:54 am

Jason:

The flow was truly singable. Awesome rapping poem! It was in great form, and the rhyming was splendid!
An overall great read.
Congratulations for being the Spotlight!!!

Blessings

Post by **AlzheimerDreams** » February 24th, 2016, 4:02 pm

Hello Jason,
What Excellent Lyrics Lovingly Done. Obscurely Nice Ending.

A well-deserved Spotlight.

Post by **linlin528** » February 26th, 2016, 9:37 pm

Absolutely magnificent! So clever and creative and beautifully easy on the tongue. Such a wonderful acrostic poem that took me a while to figure out what the acrostic word was supposed to be (guess I'm not much of a vertical reader). The spotlight is shining on such a well-written poem! Great job!

linlin528

Post by **IronHeart** » February 27th, 2016, 2:09 pm

You know, this poem can also be enjoyed reading it bottom to top? Well done Jason :)

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