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Acrostic Only 2009 "Poet of the Year!"
Posted by Amias on Sunday, February 7, 2010 | No Comments
Maggie Lee Scott, who is an amazing poet, won Acrostic Only "Poet Of The Year Award" for 2009.
About Maggie ....
Maggie was born in South Carolina, but raised in Georgia. She comes from a military family. She joined the United State Air Force when she was nineteen, and it is where she met her husband. She is a mother and grandmother. She is also a widow.
"Some of my favorite things to do are to write poetry, travel and communicate with others on my computer. I am a fan of the Atlanta Braves baseball team and two of my favorite programs on the TV are Desperate Housewives and Baseball. Some of my favorite movies are The Good Earth, Gone with the Wind, The Color Purple, and Dr. Zhivago. Few people I admire are Mother Teresa, Rosa Park, and Gandhi," said Maggie.
Won't you join us in congratulating Maggie Lee Scott, who received this honor from the participants of Acrostic Only, as its first "Poet Of The Year"!
January's Poet Of The Month
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Choosing the poet of the month is always hard, as so many poems were very creative, inspiring, and touching. However, this month poet of the month goes to Saraswathan, who has a massive talent for writing acrostic!
Join with us in congratulating Saraswathan, winner of the "Poet of the Month Award" for the month of January 2010. In addition to winning this award, Saraswathan won several BAP badges, and posted eleven acrostics.
Most Active Poets - January 2010
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Congratulations to Amity and Melissa, who tied for "Most Active Poet" for the month of January 2010. To read their submissions for January go HERE and click on their names. Also, let's congratulate the following poets for thier efforts. Together they posted an amazing number of acrostics and should be recognized for their outstanding participation! Maggie (12), Amias (11), Saras (11), Leo (11), Vidya (10), and RDL (7)
Best Acrostic Story - January 2010
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Congratulations to the winners of "Best Acrostic Stories", Prompt - 13 for the month of January 2010.If you haven't read or would like to re-visit these amazing acrostic stories, go to Acrostic Only Short Story and click on the poet's name that corresponds with each winning badge.
Best Monthly Acrostic Winners - January 2010
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Congratulations to "Best Monthly Acrostic Winners" (BMA) for January 2010, Prompts 1- 12. If you haven't read or would like to re-visit these amazing acrostic, go to Acrostic Only and click on the poet's name that corresponds with each winning badge.
Prompt 8 - Summer Rain and Prompt 11 - Grandparents, according to the judges, it was impossible to chose one winner in each prompt. "The poets", said the judges, "are showing an astounding growth in their art of expression via acrostics, and we are very proud of their accomplishments."
December's Poet Of The Month
Posted by Amias on Saturday, January 2, 2010 | 7 Comments
Message from the Judges: "Choosing the poet of the month was hard, as so many poems were very creative, inspiring, and touching. However, this month we decided to chose the poet of the month by different criteria; perseverance and spirit. Also, this winner takes the time to go to everyone blog and leave very encouraging comments on their acrostic poetry. She has truly inspired us all."
Please congratulate Amity Me, winner of the "Poet of the Month Award" for the month of December 2009. In addition to winning this award, Amity Me won the "Most Active Poet of the Month Award", and she received three other badges.
Most Active Poet - Decemer 2009
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Congratulations to Amity Me and Leo, who tied for "Most Active Poet" for the month of December 2009. The winners will receive an autographed copy of Amias’ book, Mind Locks and LiquidPlastic. To read their submissions for December go HERE and click on their names.
Best Acrostic Story
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Congratulations to Melissa, winner of "Best Acrostic Story" for the month of December 2009.
Back Seat Driver (Acrostic Story)
Bethany had a way of irritating anyone she rode in the car with. Her endless chatter was distracting. By the time whoever had ridden with her got out of the car, they were digging through their purses looking for a bottle of Tylenol.
Against her better judgment Angie agreed to pick Bethany up for work. They each took turns driving back and forth to do their part in cutting back on pollution. Funny thing was when it come to Bethany's turn to drive she always scooted over to the passenger seat and insisted someone else drove.
Cautiously backing out of Bethany's drive, Angie flipped on the turn signal indicating her right hand turn. Bethany instantly made the comment, "You know you should have turned your signal on at least half a block before you were going to turn. Angie gritted her teeth and said nothing.
Karma had a way of making it's round when it was least expected. On this Angie placed all her hopes.
Seriously, thought Angie, how much longer she could stand to car pool with Bethany's back seat driving she didn't know.
Ever minute out on the freeway with Bethany was a little prick to her already throbbing head. Angie tried to employ the count to ten method of easing her frustration.
Again from the back seat Bethany made a comment. This time it was about Angie's speed. "Goodness Angie, where did you learn to drive? I mean can you go any faster, at this speed we'll get there next year."
Thump, thump, thump Angie's heart raced along with her blood pressure. Please she prayed, let Bethany get lock jaw or a sore throat.
Daring to look back in the rear view mirror Angie shot Bethany one of those go to blazes look and stuck her tongue out. She knew it was childish but at this point she didn't care.
Readjusting her mirror, Angie pretended she'd meant to do that, readjust the mirror that is.
Irritated at her apparent lack of helpful criticism Bethany, shut her mouth.
Valerie covered her mouth with her hand to prevent her laugh from escaping. She knew how Angie felt. Last week it was her turn to drive and Bethany had barked out driving instructions all the way from her house to work. Valerie swore she'd never offer to drive again after that week. A person could only take so much from a back seat driver.
Everyone sighed a breath of relied when Angie parked her car at work. Everyone jumped out fast to put some distance between Bethany and them. Patience was at a end with them all.
Reaching the steps to the building Bethany misstepped and took a fall. Hearing her call for help Angie and Valerie turned around and started laughing. I swear Bethany, you should tell us when you are going to make a spectacle of yourself, stated Angie. Yeah said Valerie the least you could do is give us some signal. Turning back around Angie and Valerie entered the building laughing with satisfied glee. Yep karma had a way of catching up with pains in the butt. There was Bethany at the bottom of the steps with her skirt up around her head. Good thing she'd wore underwear today.
© 12/03/2009 Melissa
Wrestling
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Congratulations to Saraswathan, the winner of "Best Monthly Acrostic" Prompt 1 - Wrestling. 
Wrestling (Acrostic)
Writhing in Hold
Resisting to Yield
Exquisite to Watch
Slippery to Catch
Try and Outsmart
Lie Low to Start
Intriguing as it Lasts
Never say Aye to Surrender
Great to win every Bout
© 12/02/2009 Saraswathan
Ice Skating
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Congratulations to Vidya, the winner of "Best Monthly Acrostic" Prompt 2 - Ice Skating. 
Ice Skating (Acrostic)
Incredulous
Curves,
Entwined
Swerves and
Keen
Artistic
Twirls are
Ignited by
Natantly
Gliding on ice.
© 12/11/2009 Vidya
Christmas
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Congratulations to Maggie Scott, the winner of "Best Monthly Acrostic" Prompt 3 - Christmas. 
Christmas (Acrostic)
Cookies in the kitchen
Happy children playing
Roasting many chestnuts
In open fireplaces
Snowing in some places
Trees are decorated
Mothers and dads hurry
As the children scurry
Santa will come today
© 12/02/2009 Maggie Scott
Bag Lady
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Congratulations to Melissa, the winner of "Best Monthly Acrostic" Prompt 4 - Bag Lady. 
Bag Lady (Acrostic)
Beautiful soul
Agonizingly alone.
Garbage digger
Life's cruel fate
Attacked you.
Dealing you no
Yuletide dreams.
© 12/02/2009 Melissa
Shot In The Dark
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Congratulations to Maggie Scott, the winner of "Best Monthly Acrostic" Prompt 5 -Shot In The Dark . 
Shot In The Dark (Acrostic)
Shooting blindly
Hitting indiscriminately
Often it happens
Targets are missed
Innocents are wounded
Near by the scene
They did no wrong
Harmed by guilty ones
Everyone tries to hide
During gun fights
After sun goes down
Residents shake with fear
Killers are roaming around
© 12/03/2009 Maggie Scott
Out House
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Congratulations to Maggie Scott, the winner of "Best Monthly Acrostic" Prompt 6 - Outhouse. 
Outhouse (Acrostic)
Odors ooze out
Underneath wood floor
The smells escape
Holes in door
Old and young
Understand one rule
Stay far away
Each stinking stool
© 12/01/2009 Maggie Scott
Poet's Choice
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Congratulations to Jim, the winner of "Best Monthly Acrostic" Prompt 7 - Lighthouse. 
Lighthouse (Acrostic)
Light shines brightly
Incandescent
Guide for sailors
Heralds the shore
Times of gone by
Home for keeper
O lonely place
Untold beauty
Seen so seldom
Enjoyable
© 12/06/2009 Jim
Congratulations to Amias, the winner of "Best Monthly Acrostic" Prompt 7 - Gifts. 
Gifts (Acrostic)
Giving
Irredeemable
Fervor
Tidbits of a
Sated soul
© 12//29/2009 Amias
Congratulations to Amity Me, the winner of "Best Monthly Acrostic" Prompt 7 - Directory . 
Directory(Acrostic)
Dialing would be easy
Instant access is breezy
Reaching contacts
Entails less task
Calling city services
Takes as easy as the rest
Over here over there
Right here right there
Year in year out!
© 12/25/2009 Amity Me