Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Rhyme

Autumn Stroll

A woodland path in the dappled sun, hushed and quiet!
My soul is gratified as I meander midst its colorful riot!
Another glorious autumn has burst forth in all its splendor!
The Creator displays a vista no mere artist would dare render!

Gentle zephyrs stir eddies of colorful leaves along the way.
A myriad of wild flowers greet me with their brilliant display.
Trees that a short while ago offered welcome summer shade,
Now lift barren arms as if in prayer sans their leaves of jade.

Not a cloud mars the pristine blue of the Colorado sky.
A skein of geese wing southward sounding their plaintive cry.
Stately Colorado spruce 'neath which deer now gambol and browse,
Will soon have garlands of snow adorning their spreading boughs.

The shrill blare of an elk startles me from my reverie,
As he calls for a mate with his ever sovereign plea.
I pause on a nearby knoll to view yon shimmering lake,
Teeming with graceful ducks, guarded by a magnificent drake!

Foolish poets and artists have strived to portray each season.
They have tried and failed because of a very real reason.
Only He Who is the Master Artist and ruler over all,
Will ordain the beauty of the seasons, especially the exquisite fall!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Panagiota Romios September 29, 2022 at 1:48 PM A magnificent poem, Robert. You should repost this..as poets do not search our past writes. Please do this? It is flowing with meaning. Thank you for sharing such beauty! A FAV! Pangie xx

James Foulk June 15, 2011 at 8:09 PM thank you for reading and commenting on Mr Robin pays a visit.

James Peranteau June 15, 2011 at 8:38 AM What a great entry dear poet ! You had me so wrapped up in this fantastic write sir ! And how true, as the gift passed to us by our Heavenly Father Jehovah; we can only give a mere taste in our writes of what He wanted to share with us ! To mine favz if'n ya mind not sir ! Have a wonderful week my friend ! Much love, james

Hassana Shuaibu June 13, 2011 at 4:40 PM wow. this is really really beautiful. it creates a whole picture. i love it, really

Carolyn Devonshire June 12, 2011 at 2:40 PM I'm stunned this didn't "make the cut," Bob. It's magnificent! There must have been some incredible competition. You know when I judge, I don't reward friends. When I see a trend like that, I steer clear of those contests. I didn't know you wrote "The Jewfish and the Gentile." It was just so worthy of a first place. Very happy to hear you got a clean bill of health! Send some prayers for the MRI on Thursday. Love, Carolyn

Carolyn Devonshire June 12, 2011 at 1:02 PM Eloquently expressed, Bob. Truly there is only One Master Artist. I see Constance has a new contest posted and I sure hope your delightful poem made the winners' circle. Love, Carolyn

Ralph Taylor June 12, 2011 at 9:18 AM Beautiful piece, my friend. Excellent picture. Sure winner. Good luck. Great job. Ralphie

Michael J. Falotico June 12, 2011 at 5:45 AM Excellent write Bob, Constance will love every line I'm sure,,Impressive my friend... I went to my first Yankee game at the new stadium Friday night, amazing experience..and a win!!!

James Foulk June 11, 2011 at 9:48 PM what a beautiful write and a change for you, showing your gift for poetry i really enjoyed this one. thank you for commenting on Heaven's Delight.

Poet Destroyer A June 11, 2011 at 9:39 PM wow! Bob H., what a riot of colors.. I bet they had much beauty to adore.. Thank you for this walk.. here in texas we get black and white autumn/// thanks for sharing,,good luck in the contest,..p.d.

Andrea Dietrich June 11, 2011 at 8:15 PM VERY good, Joyce, especially how you built on that opening line she gave us and incorporated it straight into your poem. The ending message was so wonderully put. This is sure to do well in the contest. And I see you put it in the great state of CO!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 11, 2011 at 6:47 PM most lovely creation of walking in woodland Bob and the stanza on the blare of an elk calling for mate disrupting your solace is exquisite .. a definite winner already my friend.. good luck.. and thankxx for sharing with your sympathy.. missing Bronco so much like one of my sons .. my J.J. would have been 20 yesterday and Bronco left this morning..how ironic..luv.. thankxxx..

Debbie Guzzi June 11, 2011 at 6:31 PM Good luck with this majestic imagery! Light & Love

Barbara Gorelick June 11, 2011 at 3:17 PM Oh Mr Bob, this is so beautiful it makes me teary..well done my friend. Got to be a winner. BG