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John Pike (Acrostic)

John Pike

John Pike is a name by which I am known,
Or many will know, as he is my clone.
He travels in space in his own starship,
Not letting his crew escape from his whip.

Pursuing the bad guys at a big risk,
Intending to take them down in a whisk.
K-Pax? He was mad, though very much true,
Eclectic on facts, but not much askew.

© Jim T. Henriksen
November 3rd, 2005

Author notes

This poem was written for Ray Von's contest "3 Options, one trophy for each one." I got Honorable Mentions for this poem. I wrote an acrostic on a name I'm known by. John Pike is my character in the Star Trek roleplay group I run, and the name (maybe an ancestor) has appeared in other games I've played...
Written November 3rd, 2005

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  • Starhiker
    August 2, 2006
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    Hmm... didn't know that. Well, atleast Christopher Pike had time to have offspring before he died.


  • XxGoldenxXDawnxX
    August 2, 2006
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    Ah you are right he didn't - But the actor Jeff Hunter did have a rather tragic death not long after. www.imdb.com/name/nm0001374/bio

  • Starhiker
    August 2, 2006
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    Hi, Shirley! No, Christopher Pike didn't die before the series started, he appeared later in the series, where he was put to trial for something, I think... Not 100% sure, though. I am however sure that you could write acrostics aswell, I believe you have it in you. Thanks for the comment, it means a lot! Jim

  • XxGoldenxXDawnxX
    August 2, 2006
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    I love this Acrostic. I've never been good at them and you have to be very clever I think to be able to write something like this. I used to be a Trekkie and I have seen the pilot episode of Star Trek when Pike was the captain. Didn't he die though before the series started?

  • Ir.muse
    April 28, 2006
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    lol..and who is this captain Pike who commented you here?

    Shahrzad

  • Starhiker
    February 25, 2006
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    Hi, Captain Pike! So you are a fellow trekker? Or is it trekkie? Thanks for the comment, and the applause, I really appreciate it! Live long and prosper! Jim


  • Lil Langston
    February 25, 2006
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    Nice Acrostic and I like the Uniform!!! The Next Generation forever!!


  • Starhiker
    January 9, 2006
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    Hi, Shahrzad! Yes, that is me, about seven years ago... Thanks for your comment! Jim

  • Ir.muse
    January 9, 2006
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    A nice poem.Is that your photo?Good to see you there.
    Shahrzad


  • Starhiker
    November 18, 2005
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    Well, Ensign, disobey orders, and you'll find out.

    Thanks for the comment, endless! I appreaciate it! Jim

  • Starhiker
    November 3, 2005
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    Thanks, Marnix! Thanks for the great comment! I really appreciate your input, and your applause means alot to me! Jim

  • Marnix
    November 3, 2005
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    Nice poem, nice rhymes.
    It is a good description of your other I.
    I really like your work.
    And I think its a really good description of your own

  • Starhiker
    November 3, 2005
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    Hi, Maria! I am glad you liked my acrostic, but I don't want you to favorize me... 2nd place is good enough. Joking! Tanks for the comment and the applause! Jim

  • Starhiker
    November 3, 2005
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    Thanks, sis! I'm glad you like this silly acrostic... Am I making it tough for you with this?? Thanks for the comment, and the applause, Joyce!! Always appreciated! Jim


  • Ray Von
    November 3, 2005
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    Wow, wow wow wow wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My daddy has created a masterpiece!!!!!! This poem is so so so so so good it might even get 1st prize, well, we'll have to wait a bit though
    MAria


  • sunny day
    November 3, 2005
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    Jim, You are on a roll there bro, what a great acrostic.
    I love the rhyme scheme and the humor in this one so much.
    You are really making life tough on your big sister, watch out she doesn't start cracking that whip. LOL Awesome write and best wishes in the contest. Should I applaud? Just kidding. LOL You most certainly have my applause for this one, it is definitely you.
    Love and blessings for you and the rest of the family, today and always. Joyce

  • Starhiker
    November 3, 2005
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    Now, now, Storic... Your poems are not pathetic. Maybe rhetoric, though. I guess writing an acrostic of Galloping Splitpin and Rolling Dumpling is a bit harder than Storic. Thanks for the comment, and the applause! Jim

  • Starhiker
    November 3, 2005
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    Thanks, Linda! I am glad you like this acrostic, but I don't agree with you when you say that acrostics are easy... Thanks for the comment!! Jim


  • Storic
    November 3, 2005
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    good one

    Now you've made mine look pathetic!

    These Acrostic thingies are rather difficult methinks and you have done well with this one.

    I used to ge known as the Galloping Splitpin - but alas, that was many years ago - now it's the Rolling Dumpling!

    Well done and thanks for sharing


  • misticmoonlite gold member
    November 3, 2005
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    very well done unique, rhymes great,over all good job! Acrostic
    is easy and you did it so pleasingly..Linda

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