A mesostic is a poem or other text written such that a vertical phrase intersects lines of horizontal text. Similar to an Acrostic, but with the vertical phrase intersecting the middle of the line, as opposed to beginning each new line.

This form was invented by the experimental composer John Cage.

Example

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if you Just by chance wOndered wHat is meaNt by mesostiC, notice how the verticAl phrase, john caGe, intersects the horizontal tExt

(used with permission from mesostic.com)

External links

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• Mesostic.com
• Mesostic Generator