Acrostic Poems

In this School of Poetry you learn by practise. I will begin with the different types of poetry I have written- giving you the definitions and examples. I will encourage you to try it yourself and post your work hear for an honest opinion.

At a later stage I will introduce poetic songs and poems for special occasions and creative use of poetry.

Great to have you here!



Types of poetry

1. Acrostic PoetryAcrostic Poetry is where the first letter of each line spells a word, usually using the same words as in the title.
Christian 1
Created in the image of God,Gen.1:26 candle of the Lord Prov.20:27
Heaven-bound,Eph3:20, John14:2
Royal priesthood1Pet2:9
In-Christ 2Cor5:17
Seated with Christ in heavenly places Ephe1:6
Threat to the devil 1John4:4
In-filled by the Holy Spirit Rom 8:9,1Cor6:18
Accepted in the belovedEph1:3
No more condemned Rom.8:1

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Christian 2
Citizen of Heaven,Phil3:20 co-worker with God Eph 2:10, 2Cor6:1
Heirs of God, join-heirs with Christ Ro.8:17
Redeemed of the Lord Ps 107:2,Representative 2Cor5:18
In-dwelt by the Holy Spirit 2Cor6:16
Saved by Grace through faith Eph.2:8
Temple of the Holy Spirit1Cor6:19
Increasing in the knowledge of God
Assured of the unfailing love of God Ps103:11, Rom5:5
New creature in Christ 2Cor5:17

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Christian 3
Created for good works, Eph 2:10 consecrated, chosen in HimEph.1:4
Healed 1Pet.2:24
Redeemed from the curse of the law Gal3:13
Inheritance of God Col.1:12
Soldier of the Cross, saint 2Tim2:3, Eph.1:1
The hands and feet of God Eph.5:30
Intertwined with Christ 1Cor 6:17
Apple of God’s eyes Deut 32:10
Never alone Matt28:20

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Christian 4
Conqueror, more than a conquerorRom.8:37 changed, covered
House of God 2Cor6:16
Redeemed of the Lord Ps107:2 rescued Col.1:13
Introduced to God the Son
Sanctified Acts 20:32,
Tuned to a heavenly frequency
In Him 2Cor5:17
Able In ChristPhil4:13
Never forsaken 2Cor4:8-9

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Christian 5
Child of God;Jn1:12 City on a hill;Matt514, complete in Christ Eph2:10
Has boldness and access to God Eph3:12
Reconciled, reflection of Christ
Infused by God
Salt of the earth Mat5:13
Trust God Heb11:6,Isa 26:3,
In training for reigning Rom.8:17
Alive to God, dead to sinRom6:11
Near to God

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Now translated into the Kingdom of God Col1:13
Empowered by the Holy Spirit Acts 1:8
Winner in Christ Ro 8:37-39;1Cor2:14

Carved on the Palm of God Isa49:16
Risen with Christ, Righteous Matt2537,46 Eph1:6, 1Cor5:21
Endowed by the Holy Spirit 1Cor12:8-12
Addicted to God, anointed
Turned from darkness into LightCol1:13
Upright, Ps7:10unconditionally forgivenPs103:12,Eph4:32
Regenerated 1Pet1:3,,2Cor5:15
Elect of GodActs9:15,Matt24:22,31

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All glory and Honour
Be to our God, Who
Cares for us and
Does great wonders. He is
Ever merciful and
Faithful in all His ways. and
Gracious beyond measure.
He rules from sea to sea and
Infinite in wisdom.
Just and true are His ways. He is
Kind, generous, gentle,
Loving superabundantly. He is
More than enough, pre-eminent and
No one compares to Him. He is
Omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent;
Pervading and presiding heaven and earth.
Queens and kings must adore Him and
Rise and bow before Him.
Saints and sinners owe their lives to Him.
Thanksgiving we ascribe to Him- the
Unchanging changer Who is
Victorious, invisible, yet invincible;
Without injustice, good, great, glorious,
Xalted above all, excellent
Yesterday, today and forever.
Zion’s Lion, Zion’s King of kings.


Now you try yours and post here.

An extension of the acrostic is when you expound on each of the letters in a meaningful way to inspire your reader as shown below.




Christ(1)

Captain of Salvation, (Heb.2:10)

Hope of the world (Ps.39:7)

Redeemer (Isa59:20)

I Am(John8:58)

Sin-bearer (Mat1:21)

Truth (John14:6)

As the Captain of Salvation, He championed your cause and rescued you from condemnation. and the powers of darkness. He disarmed principalities and powers on your behalf, made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them even through the cross.

He is the Hope of the World, He lit the darkness that spelled doom and damnation to humankind. Against natural hope He gives supernatural hope from the God of Hope. You can trust Him regardless of your circumstances. He is reliable, stable, amiable, formidable, indomitable and exceedingly abundantly able to turn any table.

As the Redeemer, He boldly went to the slave market of sin where you were enslaved and bought you back at a great price- His precious, righteous and efficacious blood.

He is the Great I Am, and He remains the same, yesterday today and forever. He says, "I am what you want me to be to you: Healer? Saviour? Friend? God? Father? Mother? Provider? Rock? Fortress? Shield?....You name it, I Am."

As your sin-bearer, the sinless became sin that you might be made the righteousness of God in Him. “All we like sheep have sinned and gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way; and the Lord had laid on Him the iniquity of us all” Isa53:6

Jesus, is the Truth and He speaks the Truth which nullifies the facts about you; He declares the truth that exposes the lies of the Devil and brings you from the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of His marvellous light. He said, “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life,” no man comes to the Father except through Him. (John 14:6)

All Hail, Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God! Worship Him. Adore Him. Glorify Him.

This is a nice way to teach, I really liked it, I hope that some day I will also become a poet , I will surely try this and let you know.

God bless you

Thank you very much, Waqar, for the opportunity to use and share my gift here. I have been truly blessed working with you.

I hope you will learn from here and I look forward to feasting on your acrostic poem.

Remain blessed!

Fenny