"To elevate the soul, poetry is necessary." Edgar Allan Poe
To Elevate the Soul
The flames of Hell lick at my feet,
Oft form the blisters of defeat.
Emotions plummet in the depths,
Lost love deflowered by regrets.
Expectations have dwindled down,
Vexed by a face that bears a frown.
Assure you now those tides will turn,
The balm of poets eases burn.
Elucidate, so lyrical,
Transformation's spiritual.
Heavenward, as if buoyantly
Erasing scars of treachery.
Sweet sentiment so stirs a soul
One can't deny poetic role.
Until, when next a withered rose
Lets sulphur permeate my nose.
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Author Notes
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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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