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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Date: 2/28/2011 10:59:00 AM
Congratulations Bob, on your well deserved win in the contest " What My Eyes See" sponsored by Annalise Brigham. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/28/2011 9:33:00 AM
Hello Robert, Congratulations on your well deserved win. As Always, Shar
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Date: 2/27/2011 4:03:00 PM
Beautiful job, Bob my friend, great to see you near the top! Congratulations on your worthy poems 6th place honored win! Agape, Moses
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Date: 2/27/2011 3:54:00 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
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Date: 2/27/2011 12:46:00 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
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Date: 2/27/2011 11:39:00 AM
good words today Robert, can be seen many ways.
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Date: 2/27/2011 11:39:00 AM
This is a wonderful interpretation of the picture Robert!Congrats on your Win--kashinath
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Date: 2/27/2011 8:35:00 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!
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Date: 2/27/2011 8:25:00 AM
Congrats on your very inspiring take on the contest, Bob :)
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Date: 2/27/2011 7:30:00 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 ...
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Date: 2/27/2011 3:14:00 AM
A super thought beautifully penned.many warm congrats for this success.
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Date: 2/26/2011 11:23:00 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.
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Date: 2/26/2011 9:50:00 PM
Great work and congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 2/26/2011 8:50:00 PM
Congratulations on your very fine 6th Place win in my contest, Bob. And thanks for your support. Always, Annalise
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Date: 2/24/2011 6:58:00 PM
Looks like something Annalise will like as an entry to her contest.
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Date: 2/24/2011 2:25:00 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
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Date: 2/24/2011 2:03:00 PM
Fabulous words Bob and good luck in the contest. they describe the photo perfectly my friend.. a treasured treat to read luv..
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Date: 2/24/2011 12:17:00 PM
a solid piece that says a lot about guatdianhip in few lines! winning luck to you, roebrt! :) huggs, nette
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Date: 2/23/2011 8:28:00 PM
Excellent entry, Sarge. Great haiku. Good luck. Ralph
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Date: 2/23/2011 12:28:00 PM
Beautiful interpretation with deep meaning in it, Bob. Good luck in the contest
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Date: 2/23/2011 10:05:00 AM
Wonderful write Robert, I love this Good Luck in the contest As Always, Shar
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