By Iris Dawn Spring, Vashon Poet Laureate Poetry is for everyone! Acrostic poems are a great exercise, whether seasoned poet or new to writing, and can appeal to all ages. The first letter of each line reads out a word or phrase when read vertically. They can be sweet and simple or staggeringly complex. The…
Poetry, September 2026
For a Friend
In July issue’s “With Wand and Shawl: the Investiture of Vashon’s New Co-Poets Laureate,” we welcomed Iris Spring and C. Hunter Davis into this shared role. The Loop is delighted to print this poem by Iris Dawn Spring. For a Friend Sometimes I think if you. I wonder, do you think of me too? Don’t…