M.O.T.H.E.R. A Kind of Acrostic, Mother Acronym Poem for Mothers' Day

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I've always wanted to write a poem dedicated to my mum. So I finally did. But it's also for all mothers everywhere who do the best (and sometimes hardest) job in the world.

Bless you one and all! I hope you enjoy my mothers' day acrostic, mother acronym poem.

p.s. I'm not a great fan of acrostic poems, so I tried to write a mother acronym poem that experiments with the well-worn poetry type.

I'm not even sure it's a mother acronym or acrostic poem. Does it matter?

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👑 Creative Writing & Poetry Ideas

The poem M.O.T.H.E.R. celebrates mothers as everything from queens to moons, drummers to sages. Each line uses metaphor and rhythm to show how a mother can be a guide, protector, and inspiration. This format is perfect for children to try their own acronym poetry—about MOTHER, or other people/things they admire (like FRIEND, SISTER, or TEACHER). Invite children to write one line for each letter, using rich metaphors like yours: “R is for the Rainbow who colours my world.” Encourage them to think about all the roles a mum or carer might play: What do they teach us? How do they help us grow? Then, they can illustrate or perform their poems for a heartfelt Mother’s Day project.

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M.O.T.H.E.R. (Mother Acronym Poem)

My One True Hero Ever Rules

The Queen who beds my crown with jewels

My One True Hero Ever Roots

The Sage who helps my dreams grow shoots

My One True Hero Ever Rears

The Hand who holds my wonder years

My One True Hero Ever Roars

The Lioness who gives me claws

My One True Hero Ever Rings

The Bell who chimes the songs I sing

My One True Hero Ever Rocks

The Build who lets my bass line drop

My One True Hero Ever Rolls

The Drum who celebrates my goals

My One True Hero Ever Rides

The Moon who knows my changing tides

My One True Hero Ever Reigns

The Queen whose crown no one can claim

Mark Bird

My mum, my sister and me: Mother acronym poem

Is it a mother acrostic poem or a mother acronym poem or neither or both?