Kim at d’Verse challenged poets to write an acrostic poem using someone’s name. When I read here post here: https://dversepoets.com/2026/03/19/meeting-the-bar-tell-me-your-name/ I realised there is a lot more to this form than I have previously believed. I embraced it and wrote two acrostic poems.
The first is for Dennis’ W3 challenge to write about a lighthouse. The first letters form the words Mother Love. You can join in here: https://skepticskaddish.com/2026/03/18/w3-prompt-203-weave-written-weekly/.
The second poem forms the name of my oldest son, Gregory, who graduated from University with Honours in Mathematics this week (with distinction). He is working as a tutor at the University while he does a Masters in Homological Mathematics. This poem is for the d’Verse challenge. Thank you, Kim!
I have also written a micro poem which is between the two poems and about my son.
Mother Love (for W3)
My son, you have made me so proud. It’s an
Outstanding achievement to pass Honours with distinction. Now,
There you are on the threshold of an exciting new life. I
Hope your hard work and dedication will serve you well. You are so
Ernest in your quest to find meaning in your life. Your
Resolve to help others up the education ladder makes you a
Lighthouse in the lives of those less gifted than you. You turn the
Ordinary into something brighter and better. You are calm and never
Vexed when things don’t go your way. This quality makes you quite
Extraordinary in addition to your unusual mind and abilities.
my best qualities
in your hands have become a
lighthouse in the dark
Gregory (for d’Verse)
Guidance kindly provided in your
Responses to your students. You are
Exceptional in your patience. Ready to
Guide others on their way and help
Overcome obstacles in along the
Road to success: Yours and other peoples.
You are a wonderful teacher and person
Thursday Doors
This is the door to the Great Hall where the graduation takes place. It is from last year. We were later arriving this year so I couldn’t get as good a picture due to the crowds. You can join in Thursday Doors here: https://nofacilities.com/2026/03/19/polish-room-announcement/
These are some pictures from the graduation (click on the slideshow to see the pictures).
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Congratulations. That is certainly a most proud and rewarding moment. A moment that triggered the beautiful poetry. Sublimely executed, Robbie 👏👏👏.
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Thank you, Michael. Greg works very hard and deserves his success.
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Congratulations for his pass with distinction. A proud mom indeed.
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Thank you, Timothy
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Congratulations to Gregory on his honours and distinction and his dedication to his students. Also Robbie congratulations to you and your husband on raising such a wonderful and rounded human being.
Lovely verses and photos 💜💜💜💜
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congratulations Robbie and Gregory, you both have such beautiful smiles!
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Congratulations Robbie. Wonderful poems.
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congratulations Robbie. Wonderful!
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Congratulations, again, Robbie! Your love and admiration for your son shows through in the poems and photos.
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A rightfully proud mum – lovely verse Robbie ♥️
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congratulations on your son, Robbie; he’s a good looking boy; it’s a fine tribute you’ve written — love the lighthouse metaphor: you know how I love lighthouses 🙂
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Congratulations to Gregory! Your poems are lovely, Robbie. You have every reason to be proud of him, and of you, your husband and family for providing an environment in which he could thrive. Kudos to you all. Great door!
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Congratulations, Gregory! Your acrostic to your son is a wonderful way to honor him and his accomplishments!
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You must be so proud, Robbie! Congratulations!!🎉👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Incidentally my son is also doing honours in Mathematics (another similarity❤️😊)
Love both the poems, so heartfelt and love-filled!❤️
Great photos too. 😍
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Thanks for sharing your joy with us, Robbie. Congrats to Gregory. 🎉🎊 Hugs to you both.
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