David Pekrul

What On Earth Is An Abecedarius?



Posted: Friday, March 13, 2009

by David Pekrul

An Abecedarious is defined as "a poem having lines beginning with letters of the alphabet in regular order." Another variation of the definition shows it as being "an acrostic in which the first letter of every word, strophe or verse follows the order of the alphabet." I have written a number of these Abecedariouses (is that really a word?) I have submitted two of them here for your perusal (enjoyment?) Have a read and see what you think. Better yet, try writing one of your own and submit it here at SearchWarp. I dare ya!

A Beautiful Chorus

A
Beautiful
Chorus
Delighted
Everyone.

Flowing
Gentle
Harmonies
In
Jubilant
Kaleidoscope.

Lyrical
Melodic
Neumatic
Orchestration.

Performing
Quintessential
Rhythmic
Songs,
Then
Uplifting
Vocals
With
Xylophones,
Yukins,
Zithers.

Killings In Xanadu Zoo

A
Big
Crocodile
Devoured
Entire
Farm
Goats
Here
In
January
Killings.

Luckily,
Most
Notorious
Older
Predators
Quickly
Refused
Senselessly
Terrorizing
Unsuspecting
Victims
Within
Xanadu's
Year-round
Zoo.

If this article is used in any publication, please send a copy of the publication to David Pekrul at
170 Carr Cres.
Okotoks, AB
T1S 1E3
Canada
E-Mail:dpekrul@gmail.com







David Pekrul was born in New Westminster, B. C. Canada.

He wrote his first poem in February, 2004, as an Anniversary card for his wife, Linda. Being rather pleased by the results of his first attempt, he wrote a second one, then another and another. He soon realized that he was in love with words.

The pictures that his words paint may not always be pretty, but they are pictures worth viewing, for he writes about the world around him, whether they be things good, bad or otherwise. He also writes about family, nature, God and faith.

His first poetry book, "Parts Of The Sum Volume One" has just been published and can be found at http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/3145051

David makes his home in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies with his wife Linda and spoiled pup, Tiki.

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Top-level comments on this article: (1 total)
» left by Gary W. Halsey Sr.
 3 years 60 days ago.
51 fans.
David, see your never to old to learn something new......I have never heard of the word Abecedarius. Wow....that is impressive...I have done poems in the shape of Christmas Trees, Using each letter of the word Christmas, and poems like that, but I just learned a new way of doing it, and that is the Abecedarius way....impressive...As usual, you know I love your work....and thanks for teaching me something new........Your pal, and friend in pen.....Gary.
» left by David Pekrul 3 years 60 days ago.
70 fans.
Thanks, Gary. Now comes the challenge. I'd like to see you write one and submit it to SearchWarp. I'd love to see what you come up with.
» left by Gary W. Halsey Sr. 3 years 60 days ago.
51 fans.
David, I accept the challenge, and will post it soon, I will let you know, I just hope I can pull it off, lol.....Thanks buddy, always up for a challenge!! Your friend in pen, Gary.
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