Acrostic on Humour

by cassie hughes   Aug 12, 2016


How is it, when I see your face
Under the spotlights telltale glare
My skin grows cold, my heart does race
Off and away my legs would hare.
Unleash my fears, bring darkness down
Reveal yourself, dread whitefaced clown.

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  • 7 years ago

    by Em

    Cassie this is a fabulous acrostic and there's nothing funny about clowns, I for one are scared of them lol so this is really relatable to me and I'd leg it too if I saw one.
    As the others have said acrostics aren't easy but to rhyme them too makes it much harder but you did a fantastic job.
    Well done, Em

  • 7 years ago

    by Mr. Darcy

    Hello Cassie,

    Humor - I love your interpretation on this word. Being fearful of clowns, I think?

    As well as the acrostic rules you have used rhyme too - this doubles the difficulty, but you have made a good job. My favourite line is this:
    Off and away my legs would hare.
    ^
    A unique way of saying I'd run away. The imagery of the flailing hare legs is magical and effective.

    Well done,

    Michael

    • 7 years ago

      by cassie hughes

      Thanks Mr D.
      I am not really fearful of clowns but they do send shivers down my spine and I know a lot of people are frightened of them.
      I really appreciate your comments.

      Regards

      Cassie

  • 7 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    Hello Cassie

    This is a very accomplished little acrostic - a form that's not half as easy as people think when done properly.

    Well written,

    Sl

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