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"To elevate the soul, poetry is necessary." Edgar Allan Poe (1809 - 1849)

Edgar Allan Poe (1809 - 1849) is known as the "Macabre Poet." Since his reputation is mired in the macabre, I chose to reflect this mood in my acrostic poem. His famous poem, "An Acrostic," is posted below:

Elizabeth it is in vain you say

"Love not" - thou sayest it in so sweet a way:

In vain those words from thee or L. E. L.

Zantippe's talents had enforced so well:

Ah! if that language from thy heart arise,

Breathe it less gently forth - and veil thine eyes.

Endymion, recollect, when Luna tried

To cure his love - was cured of all beside -

His folly - pride - and passion - for he died.

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An acrostic spells a word or phrase by using the first letter of each line.

Author's special note: No hearts were broken in the writing of this poem. :) Thank you for joining me in celebrating National Poetry Writing Month!

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