M.O.T.H.E.R. A Kind of Acrostic, Mother Acronym Poem for Mothers' Day
- Mark Bird
- Mar 12, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 21
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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?
💡Lesson Ideas for teachers and children:
👑 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.
Creative Writing and Poetry Worksheets for Teachers:
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

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