30 Poems in 30 Days with 30 Forms
A BIT ABOUT FORM: ACROSTIC
Acrostic poetry is very easy and fun. The most basic form spells words out on the left-hand side of the page using the first letter of each line. Or, for more fun, you can hide a message using the letters from a chosen word.
Below is a draft of an acrostic poem I’m working on for a desert poetry collection.
Patricia Franz writes picture books and poetry. She believes children, dogs, and sourdough have a lot to teach us about life, joy, and wonder. She has raised two boys, four dogs, and holds a master’s degree in Theology with a focus on children’s spirituality. Patricia, her husband, her Bernese Mountain dog, Bonny, and her sourdough starter split their time between the Arizona desert and the Sierra Nevada mountains. 
This acrostic poem of yours is very interesting, Patricia. It is a great start for a desert poem collection. I look forward to other poems.
I love the idea of playing with a different form each day. This poem paints a clear picture and maintains a strong rhythm that flows within the form.
I never thought much about the mesquite. But it has a lovely name and now a photo and a poem along with it. Thanks! I love that you are experimenting with so many forms.
Mesquites are a staple tree in the southwest. I love them for their shade, but boy, can they spread their mess!