I Embarked Upon a Great Escape

I've deleted this acrostic from the competition for personal reasons. 
        SORRY, J. D.


G lorious was the morning I climbed the Scottish highland
R adiant warmth of Summer's sun shimmered over the trail
E mblazoned with clover, near a forested Wych Elm stand
A stonished at the scenic vista, my lofty imagination set sail
T raipsing across the North Sea, I was Captain in command

E lusive was the tailwind on my adventurous nautical escape
S cotland clamored for my return, 'Make haste. Hurry home!
C ast your notions upon the wind. Your spinnaker, undrape
A nother day will you play, when in illusory flight you roam
P erchance invite another dreamer and don your Tartan cape
E mbark upon a getaway beyond the heathered hills of loam'

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Date: 1/24/2020 8:11:00 AM
You have certainly added a new dimension to the acrostic. Well done indeed! Each word making enormous sense.
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/24/2020 8:14:00 AM
Thank you very sincerely, Caren.
Date: 1/17/2020 11:01:00 AM
My friend, two places I've always wanted to visit- Scotland and Ireland. Such rich history and beautiful people and landscape. Your poetry sings to this old poet's oft longing to see the rest of te world.. A fav..
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/22/2020 6:20:00 AM
Many thanks for liking this one so well, Robert. I appreciate your kind words and the fav.
Date: 1/13/2020 4:05:00 AM
This is beautiful.. Your pen is divine.. Good luck in the contest..
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/13/2020 5:59:00 AM
thank you for the generous comments, Jenish.
Date: 1/11/2020 6:36:00 PM
Your charming poem reminds me of my ancestry I love hearing and reading about Lin. This beauty is going into my Faves. xxoo
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/12/2020 8:12:00 AM
Many thanks for your visit and comments, Connie. I also appreciate the fave.
Date: 1/10/2020 8:53:00 AM
Beautiful Lin, I have spent some wonderful days climbing and walking in the highlands. :)
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/11/2020 4:25:00 AM
I do so envy your time spent there. It's the only place I truly wish to visit. Thanks for stopping in to read me and leave your kind thoughts, Gary.
Date: 1/10/2020 5:36:00 AM
Togetherness in Scotland. Great. Kind wishes, Kai
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/11/2020 4:24:00 AM
My dream destination, Kai...Maybe one day. Thanks very much for your thoughts.
Date: 1/9/2020 9:17:00 AM
Your imagery is amazing Lin and even more incredible is that you have never visited yet still are able to paint such a vivid picture - got to agree with Chris its definitely one of the best I have read in a long time especially with the added challenge of making it rhyme and flow seamlessly:-) hugs Jan xx
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/9/2020 11:19:00 AM
Your remarks are so refreshing and encouraging, Jan. You are one of the reasons why I have started to post on this site again. Thank you for your friendship.
Date: 1/9/2020 8:51:00 AM
Absolutely beautiful and enchanting. One of the best acrostics I have read in quite some time. You have painted a scene that brings the tranquility and mystic beauty of this place to my mind. Fabulous Lin. Best wishes in the contest.
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/9/2020 12:24:00 PM
If you interpret it as a slap, don't.
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Chris Green
Date: 1/9/2020 12:11:00 PM
Wow, not sure I deserved that, but ok.
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/9/2020 11:17:00 AM
Thank you for kudos of comments. btw...I have read the potd and refuse to comment on anything of a political or religious nature. That doesn't mean I lack the courage to do so, or that I don't have an opinion, but it does mean that I choose not to stir the soup pot more than some have a penchant for repeatedly doing. I've never felt a potd is an honor, and yes, that includes those given to my poetry.
Date: 1/9/2020 7:52:00 AM
A great write Lin in a form I haven't yet attempted. Love your references to the Highlands, went there a few years ago on a trip, beautiful place. Tom
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/9/2020 8:20:00 AM
I certainly appreciate your kind comments, Tom. I'm so envious of you for having been there. My interest peaked when I saw a series about the beautiful highlands a few years ago...Monarch of the Glen. Thank you for always being among the first to visit my poetry.
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