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Acrostic:

Acrostic poetry is a form of short verse constructed so that the initial letters of each line taken consecutively form words on the left hand side of the page. The term is derived from the Greek words akros, "at the end," and stichos, "line."

An example would look like this;

Golden Handshake

Grand gestures scintillate
Opportunities between two
Lucid optimism achieved
Dynamic destiny acknowledged
Evolutionary journey cultivated
No contracts required

Honor of thought
Awareness arouses intuition
New venture confirmed
Decisions on faith
Spiritual connection successful
Heavenly oneness verified
Acceleration upward granted
Kindred spirits unite
Enlightenment propels humanity

Written by: Tracy Lynn Repchuk

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