IMAGINE

My first acrostic poem If you are on TikTok follow me @Quietstormpoetess for more poems/ videos I rarely post here

I magine everything you've experienced actually happened in reverse
M oments that matters to you most may seem cursed
A ccepting things as backwards as they may come
G azing upon what we consider to be a stable reality, yet there is no harmony
I llusions we only imagine to be real, may be a misrepresentation of how we actually feel
N ectar of life being water, flowing constantly, formlessly emerging.
E mpty your mind at times, enjoy your present moment and Just Be.

Reviews

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Dear Lady-Poet … Happy Autumn! 🍂

It's just Richard come to read some of your unique penmanship, deep and intriguing as it is.
IMAGINE, indeed! It's been such a long time since I've composed an Acrostic poem (typo: "acoustic" you hit the "o" instead of the "r"), and never one as creative or meaningful as yours. What an imaginative mind you have to reverse life, that could be so bad everything is made into a dream; or, as you've so clearly and concisely turned all good upside-down onto its ugly head … except, for the wonderfully shared wise advice, dancing so eloquently out to us from your final line.
Perhaps, you are writing and posting on a cellphone or tablet and cannot make your presentation single-lined, but if possible, it would make your work so much brighter to the mind's-eye appeal and bring it more together. One of the most outstanding aspects of the Acrostic form is recognizing that the first letter of each line stands out as a word or message. Normally, each line would begin with a BOLD capital letter to accomplish this; lacking this capability on a cellphone or tablet, it should suffice to add a space after each capitalized letter, as illustrated below:

I magine everything you've experienced actually happened in reverse
M oments that matters to you most may seem cursed
A ccepting things as backwards as they may come
G azing upon what we consider to be a stable reality, yet there is no harmony
I llusions we only imagine to be real, misrepresentations of how we actually feel
N ectar of life being water, flowing constantly, formlessly emerging.
E mpty your mind at times, enjoy your present moment and Just Be.

By virtue of your impacting word choices, smoothness when read, metaphor, and emotional imagery, I found myself captivated from top to bottom.

My first of your poems, and I'm so glad to have selected this intriguing little gem.
Thank you ever-so gratefully! ⁓ Richard 🌾

[Quietstorm]

Yes, I do have a big and unique imagination. I've read some acrostic poems where the first letter of each line was more than just one word, I've read some that states a message. I'm not to big on following rules when it comes to my writing lol but I'm starting to challenge myself a bit more. Thanks for reading and for your prospective

[Richard🖌]

You're so very welcome … it's been a distinct pleasure!

Most wonderful corrections. 👍
It is such a pleasure offering critique to another who actually takes it to heart and uses it.

You're a surefire winner in my book. : )

[Quietstorm]

Thanks for your kind words!!! And I'm quite fie with my craft being critiqued

[Richard🖌]

This is why I say, "You're a winner!"
One of the special few who can accept and use honest, helpful critique to learn, grow, and excel in their craft.
One cannot stay the same and improve at the same time, as I know you know.

You'll become one of the rare few who masters their craft. 🎖
Unwillingness to bend, remold, and grow, will never win at poetry (or, much of anything), eh?

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Love the message here! Wonderful.

[Quietstorm]

Thanks for the review.

[Davey Payne]

This has a great, natural rhythm and feel like it's written to be read aloud and deserves to be heard

[Quietstorm]

Thanks for reading and yes I like it more when I read it out loud

[Brad Dehler]

Very good. I like the flow of this poem. Do you ever do poetry readings, in person, in a performance?

[Quietstorm]

Ty. And yes I've done 4 thus far, trying to get more comfortable on stage and u?

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you. Yes, I've done three poetry readings. Then stopped for years. I should get back in I am thinking. "Yeah, I'm thinking I'm back". Though nerve wracking, it is exhilarating.

[Quietstorm]

Ok. For me it is a bit of nervousness & excitement, but I'm gaining my comfort on a physical stage

[Brad Dehler]

Just keep at it, you will be a pro!

[Quietstorm]

Thanks alot! I will

[John the Baptist]

The last line makes the poem. It describes something that should be done daily, but precious few do it.

[Quietstorm]

Indeed. Sometimes people get so caught up in "what ifs", "daydreaming " "wondering about the future", and " lingering in the past" that they can't enjoy the "present moment"