Thursday, March 31, 2011

Welcome April!

Hey everyone-I'm soooo ready to welcome April tomorrow! But I keep hearing the term "Nor'easter" being thrown around on the radio. Just Mother Nature's idea of an April Fools joke, I'm sure...

I decided to challenge myself to write an Acrostic Poem for the first day of each month, using the name of the month. I like this idea!

Here's a definition of Acrostic Poem I found on-line:
An acrostic poem is very easy to write. It can be about any subject. This kind of poem can be written in different ways, but the simplest form is to put the letters that spell your subject down the side of your page. When you have done this then you go back to each letter and think of a word, phrase or sentence that starts with that letter and describes your subject.

April
Answers weary winter prayers.
Pleasing rains and green grass.
Rejuvenates the spirit.
Illustrates the life cycle.
Leaves us lusting for May.
Have a happy day:@)

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  1. sweet violetsMarch 31, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Only you could find a pic of a pig in boots!!!! Thanks for the smiles!!! Yes, a biggy is coming up the East coast, hopefully it will pass us by.....hugs...cleo

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  2. JacquelineMarch 31, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Lusting is right!!!

    I love the poem, but Lynn, I have to say that little piggy with the red boots on upstages it terribly! How adorable.

    How about another poem entitled, "Little Piggy With The Red Boots On".

    I never see a pig now without thinking of you!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    that was my laugh for the day!!!
    piggy in red boots :)))))
    nice acrostic poem ~
    ~victoria~

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  4. LaMarch 31, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Fabulous!

    We got an inch of snow yesterday. Humbug!

    That's quite the fashionable swine you have there.

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  5. Terra March 31, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Your little piggy in boots and mud is so cute, and this is a brilliant little acrostic poem. Good idea. Oh, and I am having a book giveaway on my blog today :)

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  6. Linda @ A La CarteMarch 31, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    How sweet I love your poem. And a pig in rain boots...adorable! hugs, Linda

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  7. Flavia GalassoMarch 31, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Wow..this is a funny idea..and that picture is incredible...ahahahhahahahahah...have a nice end of March!!!

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  8. Blondie's JournalMarch 31, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Love the picture of the pig... he looks about as happy as I do with this weather! Your poem is perfect!

    XO,
    Jane

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  9. The Quintessential MagpieMarch 31, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Good job, Lynn! Such a darling piglet, too.

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  10. AlicaMarch 31, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I'm hoping that if we ignore the forcast for snow, that maybe it won't come! We're only to get 1"-2", but that's too much!! Bring on April!

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  11. Sherri B.March 31, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Love your April acrostic poem and the little piggy who, it sounds like, will me needing those boots...Stay safe and warm.

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  12. Nancy's NotesMarch 31, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Great poem!! That little piglet is just adorable, boots to boot!

    Nancy

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  13. GardenOfDaisiesMarch 31, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Your little piglet looks ready for whatever weather blows in!! :-)

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  14. MeMeSueMarch 31, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    If that is not the CUTEST piggy!! Love the poem. Hoping that this "storm" blows right by us!

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  15. Sue McPeakMarch 31, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Look at that cute piggie in the rain boots! That's what I'm hoping for in April....some rain! Love Acrostics....they got me through lots of TESTS!

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  16. Pinky at Designs by PinkyMarch 31, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Love your poem! The pig in the boots is adorable!!! It says on your profile you are "north of Philly". I am in Landenberg, Pa. (southeast tip of Pa.) but was born and raised in Philly. Where are you? XO, Pinky

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  17. very merry vintage styleMarch 31, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Cute poem--love that pig and his red boots!

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  18. TiffaneeMarch 31, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    What a cute pig!! Love the poem. You said everything I am feeling! Thanks for putting it in such great form.

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  19. DebbieMarch 31, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Very cute post, poem, and pig!

    We're even cold in Dixie. Gooooood grief. March came in like a lamb and is definitely going out like a lion.

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  20. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to CookMarch 31, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I just love that little Pig in boots :) I'm looking forward to April shower's, enough of this March snow. Cute poem!

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  21. bjMarch 31, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Hey, this is a cute idea...may I join you???

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  22. ann@Apples and TwinkiesMarch 31, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    I love this, Lynn. It put a smile on my face!

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  23. www.thewhitefarmhouse2.blogspot.comMarch 31, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Great idea! Love the little pig in his red boots! How cute is he?

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  24. no spring chickenMarch 31, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Love the acrostic! Especially the picture to go with it!

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  25. Savannah GrannyMarch 31, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Love the poem. Yes we are lusting for May and anything warmer. Cute idea! Thanks, Ginger

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  26. Lisa Sall - Sall's Country LifeMarch 31, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    The look on your little pig's face says he's new to this whole mud thing! I tried the acrostic poem thing, think I'll join you tomorrow just for fun!

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  27. LeontienMarch 31, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    haha great poem but i LOVE the little piggy!!

    Need myself some new red boots!

    Thanks
    Leontien

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  28. KathleenMarch 31, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Love your poem and your pig, too funny. He needs a snow suit though!

    A Absolutely praying
    P PANSIES WILL NOT FREEZE
    R Really will be so ticked
    I I will find Mother Nature and
    L Let her have it! :)

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  29. Red Door HomeMarch 31, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Love the picture! Too cute! I am hoping tomorrow's prediciton of snow is just a bad April Fools joke!

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  30. Old Time CindyMarch 31, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Cute poem! And I love that little piggy picture...want to take him home!

    Cindy

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  31. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMarch 31, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    You have so many talents. I really like your Acrostic Poem, and that pig in his rubber boots is sooo cute! laurie

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  32. DonnieMarch 31, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Loved the little boots and it was a great Acrostic.

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  33. xinexMarch 31, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    That's a funny picture, Lynn, lol. Lovely poem, but I am not lusting for May cause April is my favorite month....Christine

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  34. BethMarch 31, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    This little piggie is just adorable! Hope you don't get anymore snow (hope we don't either!) Enough is enough!
    Blessings, Beth

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  35. JeanneApril 1, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Hi Lynn, I love your pig in his boots. Adorable. Your poem is clever and I just might try the idea out as well. Good job.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  36. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)April 1, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Good poem and that pic of the pig in boots is about as cute as it gets!
    Cindy

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  37. From the KitchenApril 1, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Love your "ode" to spring! I also love your tablecloth in the previous post. Can you tell I'm catching up? When I flew home from R.I. yesterday, there was a lot of snow on the ground in PA and Ohio. We had good weather but heard it might "blow" later in the week.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  38. Frog Hollow Farm GirlApril 1, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Hi from Frog Hollow Farm! I'm so glad that you liked my brunch menu. The strata was easy to make but might need a little more flavor - maybe more cheese and mustard? Let me know what you think if you get to try it out! Love that little piggy with the red boots - where do you find these wonderful things? I also really like your new monthly acrostic idea - very creative! Ciao, bella! xxoo

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  39. The Decorative DreamerApril 1, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    That's a neat idea! I liked your poem too. I love the pig in the red rain boots. Sooo cute!

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  40. Via Verde FarmApril 1, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Nice poem! Love the pig. I had to take a double take and my daughter (age 12) thought it hilarious! Thanks for sharing.

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  41. Farm GirlApril 1, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I love the picture of the pig in boots.

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  42. The Single NesterApril 1, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Cutie pig and great poem. Rainy here in NY. April showers . . .

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  43. Karen Thomason/Gordon Setter CrossingApril 1, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Nothing gets MY attention faster than a cute little pig in 2 pairs of red rain boots! OMG.....I had a really good laugh, with my morning coffee. Lovely blog. Thanks!

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  44. Buttons ThoughtsApril 1, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I love that poem cute pic. B

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  45. TeresaApril 1, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Wonderful acrostic! Truly we are already lusting for May.

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  46. TammyApril 1, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    He's all ready for April showers :)

    Nice job with the poem!

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  47. scrambledhenfruitApril 2, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Love your April poem! Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? I also love your little booted piggy- so cute! :)

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