Elaine George Poet Sonnet

Putting My Life On the Line

Tiptoeing in the middle of  the night
Certain that Mom and Dad are out  of sight
Stealing away to do what I love best
Heart pounding like a hammer in my chest

There on those linen sheets, you wait for me
All spaced out,  and as blank as blank can be
I close the door and hide away the key
Escaping  from a life of drudgery

Once again, putting my life on the line
Though Mom and Dad say it is such a crime
Neglecting my homework to be with you 
Knowing to thine own self I must be true

So with pen in hand, I lay myself down
And pray that this diary won’t be found

Author:  Elaine George
                  
Written: May 19, 2014 
Inspired by my imagination for the  contest

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Robert Lindley March 5, 2017 at 10:17 AM Truly exceptional sonnet my friend. My well over two thousand poems written over a course of about 44 years are my diary, methinks, - as most are about me, my loves, loss , joys, friends , family , inspirations and life, etc.. Adding to my fav list... Elaine George March 8, 2017 at 1:11 PM Hello Robert. Wow! Over two-thousand poems. Yes! I agree...our poems are truly expressions of who we truly are. Also, thank you for listing my poem as one of your favorites...this means so much to me. Elaine

Kelly Deschler May 30, 2014 at 10:41 PM A diary was the first place that we learned to express ourselves. I still have mine, and it is so interesting to turn back the pages and remember those days.... I really enjoyed your winning poem, Lainie. Very nice work! Congratulations to you!

Poet Destroyer A May 29, 2014 at 6:29 PM Full of imagination, Elaine, amazing poem and win...Linda

Suzanne Delaney May 29, 2014 at 11:55 AM Congrats on your win Lainie: Full of mystery and very imaginative. SuZ Elaine George May 29, 2014 at 2:40 PM Thank you for your kind comments, Suzanne, much appreciated. lainie

Nette Onclaud May 28, 2014 at 10:33 AM love the mystique feel of this piece, elaine.. warm congrats on your top win and huggs! Elaine George May 29, 2014 at 2:40 PM Thank you, Nette. Lainie

Pandita Sietesantos May 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM Lovely twist of the imagination! Another well-deserved win - Congratulations, Lainie!

Dr.Ram Mehta May 28, 2014 at 12:14 AM A nice flight of imagination and congrats on a fine win, Elaine

Dr. Upma A. Sharma May 27, 2014 at 10:49 PM What a lovely sonnet Elaine,, superb write,, congrats on great win !

Jake Ponce May 23, 2014 at 10:40 AM Hi, Elaine! I really like the suspense and mini heart-attacks this write caused me. I can relate well because I've been in similar situations and your poem brought them to mind. LOL I gotta make sure to keep my diary extra safe.

James Fraser May 22, 2014 at 3:41 PM Fine poem Elaine of hidden love. A joy to read, and deservedly should be placed highly <*> James :)

Carolyn Devonshire May 19, 2014 at 11:46 AM Oooh, this girl may get in trouble. What a creative sonnet, Lainie! I'd give it high placement if I were judging this contest. Well said! Love, carolyn Elaine George May 19, 2014 at 12:47 PM Thank you for your comments, Carolyn. Wishing you a wonderful day. bfn Lainie

Anne-Lise Andresen May 19, 2014 at 7:51 AM - Secret thoughts and dreams in your book - it's not reading material for mother and father - a "sweet girl" poem Eileen - (Are you back home now?) - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Elaine George May 19, 2014 at 8:50 AM Yes!! Until November. So nice to hear from you Anne Lise. Lainie