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Great Escape

Gradually I realise my dream is near fruition Reaching for my suit and boots I pop his note next to my heart Each and every hour, minute, second, every heartbeat As I glance over my shoulder a kiss I blow ~ I love you so The day has dawned the sky is clear my smile it spreads from ear to ear Elevator rises like my spirit, like my soul Shouts of jubilation folks I pass ~ thumbs up through glass Cautionary measures, last minute checks, all set to go And then the final walk we’re all strapped in they lock the door Panic passes fast as final countdown reaches zero Explosion - screams below ~ but smiling souls in space forevermore... Written 12th January 2020 Contest Great Escape Sponsor John Hamilton N/A Contest Strand Select 11 Sponsor Brian Strand 3rd Place

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Line Gauthier

Date: 2/13/2020 7:56:00 PM

Fun acrostic, Ann. Well executed.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/14/2020 10:09:00 AM

This is a very lovely acrostic my friend. It lifts the spirit and feels so positive. This is sure to do well in the contest Ann. xxoo

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/14/2020 11:50:00 AM

Thank you so much Connie, for your lovely comments and I am so pleased you enjoyed it. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/13/2020 9:47:00 PM

This is a wonderful fantasy in poetry form, friend!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/14/2020 4:23:00 AM

Haha, yes the idea of floating around in space does have a certain appeal. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Silent One

Date: 1/13/2020 12:39:00 AM

Hey Ann. Found the perfect opportunity for you lol. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51086635

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/13/2020 1:08:00 AM

Hahaha now that's an invite I can't refuse SO, well spotted! Though I am not convinced I would get away with it, even dressed in my gold Gucci spacesuit (see my poem 'Will I be there on the Rocket') after all I am young at heart, but sadly the old bod is not, hahaha. Thanks for putting a smile on my face SO. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Silent One

Date: 1/12/2020 2:36:00 PM

oooh a space rocket to the moon or somewhere else? i bet it is so much more peaceful over there... great idea for the contest..

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/12/2020 3:29:00 PM

Yes I love anything to do with space and the moon, so it seemed a perfect escape from all the madness that surrounds us here. Thanks SO for your welcome visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Joe Dimino

Date: 1/12/2020 11:03:00 AM

Well said, Ann; I think it says why we paint, write, and journey to challenging, because different, spaces. It is our nature to transcend and explore all our images and hearts.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/12/2020 11:32:00 AM

Thank you very much Joe for your most interesting comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/12/2020 8:13:00 AM

Very uplifting write, Ann--great story of escape you wrote.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/12/2020 8:18:00 AM

Bless you Vijay for your kind words of encouragement. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/12/2020 6:55:00 AM

Wow, you have written an amazing poem Ann. Well done :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/12/2020 7:57:00 AM

Thank you so much Heidi; gosh, such a wonderful compliment coming from you. I wrote this at 5.30 am this morning, as it just came to me and I had to write it down. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jenish Somadas

Date: 1/12/2020 3:00:00 AM

Wow.. a great escape.. True to the form and the theme.. Great entry in the contest..

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/12/2020 3:14:00 AM

Many thanks Jenish for you great comments. I appreciate your visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/12/2020 2:33:00 AM

Well written Ann, never attempted that form yet. It's got to be better up there than down here lol. Good luck. Tom

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/12/2020 2:41:00 AM

I am rather passionate about anything to do with space and what a way to go! Thanks for your comments Tom, you really should give this form a try, I always enjoy it. What a dismal day it is here, I hope your weather is better than mine. With kindest thoughts Ann xx PS in the blink of an eye there is bright blue sky with sunshine beaming down, who could ask for more...