Ann Gilmour Poet Acrostic

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 February 13, 2020 at 7:56 PM Fun acrostic, Ann. Well executed.

Connie Marcum Wong January 14, 2020 at 10:09 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 January 14, 2020 at 11:50 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 January 13, 2020 at 9:47 PM This is a wonderful fantasy in poetry form, friend! Ann Gilmour January 14, 2020 at 4:23 AM Haha, yes the idea of floating around in space does have a certain appeal. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Silent One January 13, 2020 at 12:39 AM Hey Ann. Found the perfect opportunity for you lol. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51086635 Ann Gilmour January 13, 2020 at 1:08 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 January 12, 2020 at 2:36 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 January 12, 2020 at 3:29 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

Joseph P. DiMino January 12, 2020 at 11:03 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 January 12, 2020 at 11:32 AM Thank you very much Joe for your most interesting comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit January 12, 2020 at 8:13 AM Very uplifting write, Ann--great story of escape you wrote. Ann Gilmour January 12, 2020 at 8:18 AM Bless you Vijay for your kind words of encouragement. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands January 12, 2020 at 6:55 AM Wow, you have written an amazing poem Ann. Well done :) Ann Gilmour January 12, 2020 at 7:57 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 January 12, 2020 at 3:00 AM Wow.. a great escape.. True to the form and the theme.. Great entry in the contest.. Ann Gilmour January 12, 2020 at 3:14 AM Many thanks Jenish for you great comments. I appreciate your visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham January 12, 2020 at 2:33 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 January 12, 2020 at 2:41 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...