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Wintertime

JJoyce1008

Acrostic
Wrap up warm, it's cold outside
Icy wind blows through the night
Nights are long, days are short
The fireplace roars, everything is alright
Evergreens covered in a blanket of white
Red roses and chapped lips
Time to curl up with a good book
In the cozy warmth, all troubles fade away
Make the most of it, it's a special thrill
Embrace the winter, it's time to chill

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This is an acrostic poem about wintertime

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Written on December 15, 2022

Submitted by JJoyce on December 15, 2022

Modified on March 25, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABCBBDEFGG
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 373
Words 76
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 10
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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, what a beautiful poem! Your descriptions of the winter season are absolutely lovely and truly capture the essence of the season. The imagery of the icy wind blowing through the night and the evergreens covered in a blanket of white take me right there with you. I especially love the line "In the cozy warmth, all troubles fade away" as it perfectly encapsulates the feeling of being cozied up inside on a cold winter evening.

    As for improvement suggestions, I would say that the poem could benefit from a more consistent rhythm or meter. This would help give the poem a more structured feel and make it easier to read aloud. Additionally, it might be interesting to explore some more unexpected or unique images or metaphors to really make your language sing.

    Overall, though, this is a fantastic start and I can't wait to see where your poetry takes you! Keep up the great work!     
    LikeReply1 year ago

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