Roberta Writes – W3, Tanka Tuesday, d’Verse and Thursday Doors

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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 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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103 thoughts on “Roberta Writes – W3, Tanka Tuesday, d’Verse and Thursday Doors”

  1. Congratulations. That is certainly a most proud and rewarding moment. A moment that triggered the beautiful poetry. Sublimely executed, Robbie 👏👏👏.

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  3. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  12. 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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  23. Congratulations on Gregory’s achievement, Roberta. He did the work, but it’s a family effort too. I can tell how proud you are. Beautiful poems, brimming with love and pride. I wish him success with his continuing education. Hugs.

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  30. Robbie, congratulations to Gregory! I LOVED your family photos!!!! What a wonderful achievement. Honours with distinction in mathematics is no small accomplishment, and it’s lovely to see how proud you are of him. Your poems are so full of warmth and admiration. I especially loved the image of him as a lighthouse, quietly guiding others. That feels like such a beautiful reflection of both his character and his work. It’s also touching to see how you have woven your love for him into the structure of the poems themselves. That makes this celebration feel even more personal and meaningful. Wishing Gregory every success as he continues his studies.

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  31. Firstly, congratulations to Gregory – you must be so proud, Robbie. I’m so glad you embraced the form – and I love the lighthouse theme and the micro poem.

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  35. What wonderful poems, they made me teary. You are such a proud mama. I’m sure your love and encouragement influenced your son greatly. Congratulations to Gregory on his wonderful achievement. Best wishes as he pursues higher academics, all the while helping others!

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  37. He looks a lot like you! The world is sorely in need of good teachers. Congratulations to all of you. Gregory will do well in whatever he attempts I’m sure. (K)

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