Lin Lane Poet Acrostic

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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Caren Krutsinger January 24, 2020 at 8:11 AM You have certainly added a new dimension to the acrostic. Well done indeed! Each word making enormous sense. Lin Lane January 24, 2020 at 8:14 AM Thank you very sincerely, Caren.

Robert Lindley January 17, 2020 at 11:01 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.. Lin Lane January 22, 2020 at 6:20 AM Many thanks for liking this one so well, Robert. I appreciate your kind words and the fav.

Jenish Somadas January 13, 2020 at 4:05 AM This is beautiful.. Your pen is divine.. Good luck in the contest.. Lin Lane January 13, 2020 at 5:59 AM thank you for the generous comments, Jenish.

Connie Marcum Wong January 11, 2020 at 6:36 PM Your charming poem reminds me of my ancestry I love hearing and reading about Lin. This beauty is going into my Faves. xxoo Lin Lane January 12, 2020 at 8:12 AM Many thanks for your visit and comments, Connie. I also appreciate the fave.

Gary Smith January 10, 2020 at 8:53 AM Beautiful Lin, I have spent some wonderful days climbing and walking in the highlands. :) Lin Lane January 11, 2020 at 4:25 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.

Kai Michael Neumann January 10, 2020 at 5:36 AM Togetherness in Scotland. Great. Kind wishes, Kai Lin Lane January 11, 2020 at 4:24 AM My dream destination, Kai...Maybe one day. Thanks very much for your thoughts.

Jan Allison January 9, 2020 at 9:17 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 Lin Lane January 9, 2020 at 11:19 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.

Chris Green January 9, 2020 at 8:51 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. Lin Lane January 9, 2020 at 12:24 PM If you interpret it as a slap, don't. Chris Green January 9, 2020 at 12:11 PM Wow, not sure I deserved that, but ok. Lin Lane January 9, 2020 at 11:17 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.

Tom Cunningham January 9, 2020 at 7:52 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 Lin Lane January 9, 2020 at 8:20 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.