Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Haiku

Beacon of Hope

bright beacon of hope
warning of treacherous shoals
guides mariners home

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Placed No. 6 in Annalise Brigham's "What My Eyes See" Contest - Feb 2011

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Carol Sunshine Brown February 28, 2011 at 10:59 AM Congratulations Bob, on your well deserved win in the contest " What My Eyes See" sponsored by Annalise Brigham. Love, Carol

Sharon Ruebel February 28, 2011 at 9:33 AM Hello Robert, Congratulations on your well deserved win. As Always, Shar

John Freeman February 27, 2011 at 4:03 PM Beautiful job, Bob my friend, great to see you near the top! Congratulations on your worthy poems 6th place honored win! Agape, Moses

Sara Kendrick February 27, 2011 at 3:54 PM Congratulations on your win..Sara

Ralph Taylor February 27, 2011 at 12:46 PM Congrats on a well deserved win, Chief. Nice going. Thanks for your gracious comments. Have a great week. Best to you and Vera. Ralphie

Joe Maverick February 27, 2011 at 11:39 AM good words today Robert, can be seen many ways.

Kash Poet February 27, 2011 at 11:39 AM This is a wonderful interpretation of the picture Robert!Congrats on your Win--kashinath

Carrie Richards February 27, 2011 at 8:35 AM This gives me such a peace of mind....(especially now my grandson is a sailor in the Navy :)..... I have hopes he will always be guided home safely!! Love it!! Congratulations, Robert!

Kabuteng P.Ink K. February 27, 2011 at 8:25 AM Congrats on your very inspiring take on the contest, Bob :)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 27, 2011 at 7:30 AM Congrats Bob on your wonderful win in the Haiku contest with another fabulous write my friend.. so happy to be sharing 6th place with one of the very best luv.. enjoy ...

Tahera Mannan February 27, 2011 at 3:14 AM A super thought beautifully penned.many warm congrats for this success.

Andrea Dietrich February 26, 2011 at 11:23 PM Hey, I didn't comment on this one yet?? WEll, I am glad i am seeing it now then! Congratulations, this haiku describes the scene exactly.

Joyce Johnson February 26, 2011 at 9:50 PM Great work and congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Audrey Haick February 26, 2011 at 8:50 PM Congratulations on your very fine 6th Place win in my contest, Bob. And thanks for your support. Always, Annalise

Robert Pettit February 24, 2011 at 6:58 PM Looks like something Annalise will like as an entry to her contest.

Ralph Taylor February 24, 2011 at 2:25 PM Hi Bob. Had a chuckle when I read this! We're really close. All I could think of is "Great minds think a like!" Ha Ha. You and Vera have a super weekend. Best regards, Una/Ralph

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 24, 2011 at 2:03 PM Fabulous words Bob and good luck in the contest. they describe the photo perfectly my friend.. a treasured treat to read luv..

Nette Onclaud February 24, 2011 at 12:17 PM a solid piece that says a lot about guatdianhip in few lines! winning luck to you, roebrt! :) huggs, nette

Ralph Taylor February 23, 2011 at 8:28 PM Excellent entry, Sarge. Great haiku. Good luck. Ralph

Dr.Ram Mehta February 23, 2011 at 12:28 PM Beautiful interpretation with deep meaning in it, Bob. Good luck in the contest

Sharon Ruebel February 23, 2011 at 10:05 AM Wonderful write Robert, I love this Good Luck in the contest As Always, Shar