Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Free verse

Adios, Summer

You brought joy to our longing souls

How we cherished thy languid days

Thy bright sun and blooming flora

And thy life-sustaining showers

Yet, thy season was all too brief

Winter storms we foresee with dread

Oh! How we yearn for thy return


Entry for nette onclaud's "Farewell, Summer" Contest
(6 September 2019)

Rated 2d Place in the contest

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Jeanne Mcgee September 13, 2019 at 7:46 PM yes, thy season was all too brief...congrats on your win.

Andrea Dietrich September 12, 2019 at 5:00 PM Sounds almost like a psalm, Robert, with the old English in it. Congrats on your great win.

Jennifer Proxenos September 12, 2019 at 12:59 PM What a beautiful poem Robert - your reminiscing of a short but awesome summer comes to life in this poem and your longing for its return is vivid! Congratulations on your win. Hugs, Jennifer. Robert L. Hinshaw September 12, 2019 at 1:20 PM Thank you so much, Jennifer - I cherish your comments, support and encouragement - Bob

Anne-Lise Andresen September 12, 2019 at 12:46 PM - Congratulations on your winning poem, Bob :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud September 12, 2019 at 11:37 AM bob, for one known as a revered humorist, you showed that deep, compelling side which was really appreciated... thanks for supporting my contest with warm congrats on your win... huggs Robert L. Hinshaw September 12, 2019 at 11:40 AM Thank you so much, dear nette, for considering my entry in your contest worthy of a win! I look forward to participating in other contests you may sponsor. Best to you - BoB

Richard Lamoureux September 12, 2019 at 9:10 AM Yep like you I am a summer guy. Good luck in Nette’s contest. Robert L. Hinshaw September 12, 2019 at 11:20 AM Thank you, Richard. Looks like the scores are in and I copped a 2d Place. Best to you - Bob

Brenda Chiri September 12, 2019 at 5:34 AM Congratulations on your win!;)

John Gondolf September 12, 2019 at 4:29 AM Nicely penned, Robert, congrats on your win. John

Wendy Watson September 12, 2019 at 4:20 AM Your poem lures us in to feel personally touched by summer's sway,Robert. Congratulations on your high placement.

Gershon Wolf September 7, 2019 at 10:36 PM I believe the "thees and thys" give this fine poem an added touch of class. Nicely done, Robert. Best wishes, gw

Anne-Lise Andresen September 6, 2019 at 3:51 PM - A beautiful farewell to summer, Bob - Best wishes in the contest ... have a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)