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Eternal Love

'Tis clear My dear You are By far My girl A pearl I fell Pell mell For you To woo First kiss Pure bliss Asked thee On knee Be bride My pride Said yea Great day Next thing A ring Now wife For life Three kids Grandkids She died I cried Love ya Vera POTD 9 Sep 2020

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 9/29/2020 8:37:00 AM

That is a marriage of a lifetime. Beautifully written and presented. I can see why you won. Peace, Angie.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/13/2020 6:34:00 PM

A beautiful and tender write, Robert! Congratulations on POTD!

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/14/2020 8:30:00 AM

Thank you, Kim - much appreciated - Bob

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/11/2020 1:06:00 PM

Hello shaw, Robert Hinshaw, You really put your heart into this poem. It is hard to lose a love one. she will always be with you in your heart. Enjoy ytour day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/12/2020 3:55:00 PM

Hello Robert Hinshaw, you are very welcome. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/11/2020 2:45:00 PM

Thank you, Darlene - much appreciated. Stay safe - Bob

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/10/2020 4:07:00 PM

so glad to see your footles with POTD. Big congrats!

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/10/2020 4:29:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. I cherish your kind comments. Best to you - Bob

Gayle Rodd

Date: 9/9/2020 5:27:00 PM

Aww, love and loss in less than a minute, yet picturesque in a beautiful way.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/10/2020 9:47:00 AM

Thank you, Gayle, for your kind comments. Best to you - Bob

Edward Ibeh

Date: 9/9/2020 2:52:00 PM

Wow, I keep rereading this over and over, Robert! Congratulations on your POTD recognition! Faved.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/9/2020 4:45:00 PM

Thank you so much, Edward, for your most gracious comment and I'm honored that you consider it a fav. The very best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/9/2020 2:44:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD for this clever and heart-warming footle poem, Bob. You and Vera had the kind of marriage that many people can only dream of. A fave for me! Hugs, Carolyn

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/9/2020 4:44:00 PM

Thank you Carolyn. I'm honored you consider it a fav. Best to you - Bob

Constance La France

Date: 9/9/2020 1:28:00 PM

Robert, this is totally wonderful and touching, well done and congrats on POTD, a FAV for me _Constance

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/9/2020 2:17:00 PM

Constance, I appreciate very much your encouraging comments. Best to you - Bob

John Watt

Date: 9/9/2020 1:13:00 PM

Beautiful, touching, loving, creative, tender, sad, all these emotions and more. Blessings to you Bob, and congratulations for this deserving POTD. ~ John

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/9/2020 2:16:00 PM

Thank you, John. for your very touching and gracious comments. Best to you - Bob

Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/9/2020 12:27:00 PM

Congratulations Bob on your POTD. This is a beautiful love story and tender tribute to your wife. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you prayers.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/9/2020 12:47:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sam. Very thoughtful of you to stop by and offer your gracious comments. Best to you - Bob

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/9/2020 12:11:00 PM

This is beautiful, loving and tender- all at the same time. I am so sorry for your loss. I know you are holding those memories and moments, so close to your heart. Congratulations Robert, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/9/2020 12:18:00 PM

Thank you so much, Brandy. Your words are of great comfort to me. The best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/9/2020 11:14:00 AM

This is a moving and beautiful footle you have written in honor of your loving wife Robert. I am so sorry for your loss. I can relate. The love never dies. Congratulations on your POTD honor! Blessings xxoo

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/9/2020 11:28:00 AM

Connie, thanks. Great to hear from you. I hope things are going well with you and your family. I know you can relate with the recent loss of the love of your life. Take good care - Bob

Arturo Michael

Date: 9/9/2020 10:47:00 AM

A lovely journey with Vera...Congratulations Robert on POTD...

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/9/2020 11:24:00 AM

Thank you, Arturo, for your always kind words and support - BOB

Jan Allison

Date: 9/9/2020 10:32:00 AM

what a lovely string of footles and a super tribute to Vera. many congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan xx

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/9/2020 11:25:00 AM

Jan, now the "submit" seems to be up and running so thanks again for your encouraging thoughts - Bob

Mark Koplin

Date: 9/9/2020 10:32:00 AM

I posted here earlier and now it's gone, another glitch maybe. I had said that your life with her sounds like it was wonderful congrats on POTD!

Mark Koplin
Date: 9/10/2020 5:26:00 AM

This nice man has written a lovely poem about his late wife and received POTD. Why would you want to bring this here and disrespect his work? Please just stop

Mark Koplin
Date: 9/10/2020 4:22:00 AM

I'm not at all interested in your opinion Keith Trestrail, would you please stop following me around this site and stop trying to bait me into whatever your agenda may be.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/9/2020 10:45:00 AM

I was a wonderful life, indeed, Mark. Thank you for your gracious comments - Bob

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/9/2020 10:27:00 AM

Gee, what a fine footle and tender tribute to your beloved Vera. I'm sure you'd rather have her here than sitting around penning these poems,... It brings a tear to my eye, Bob. Life is just too short... Memorable moments, Gershon

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/9/2020 10:44:00 AM

Thank you, Gershon for your loyal support and friendship. I cherish your comments - BoB

Eve Roper

Date: 9/9/2020 8:46:00 AM

Wonderful and well written verse, Robert, congratulations on POTD!

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/9/2020 9:14:00 AM

Thank you, Eve for your kind comment - Bob

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 9/9/2020 8:15:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. "Beautiful" A wonderful write. So sorry about your Vera. You both were blessed. Enjoy your day writing away................

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/9/2020 9:15:00 AM

Thank you, Paula for your kind comment and concern - Bob

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/9/2020 7:34:00 AM

Congrats Robert on poem of the day--such beautiful sentiments you expressed in just a few words.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/9/2020 9:15:00 AM

I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Vijay. Bob

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 9/9/2020 6:20:00 AM

How lucky for you to have found your forever love...and penned a great tribute. congrats on your superb POTD. Jeanne

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/9/2020 9:16:00 AM

Lucky indeed, Jeanne. Thank you. Best thing that every happened to me. Nearly 66 years of wedded bliss - Bob

Jenna Logan

Date: 9/9/2020 5:44:00 AM

Good morning, Bob, and congratulations on your POTD and your happy life!

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/9/2020 9:17:00 AM

Thank you, Jenna. Best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/9/2020 4:26:00 AM

- Big congratulations, Bob :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/9/2020 9:18:00 AM

Thank you Anne - Lise. I cherish your friendship and support over the years. Bob

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/9/2020 3:33:00 AM

HI BOB A BOUNCY, LOVING TRIBUTE DESERVING POEM OF THE DAY TO YOUR WONDERFUL WIFE VERA. HUGS AND BLESSINGS, JENNIFER.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/9/2020 9:47:00 AM

Jennifer, I appreciate your kind comments - thank you - Bob

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/9/2020 2:22:00 AM

Back with congratulations Bob on POTD, a well deserved honour. Tom

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/9/2020 9:46:00 AM

Thank you Tom. I appreciate your support and encouragement - Bob

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/8/2020 12:23:00 PM

Hello Robert, Question: Which poem that you wrote is Canadian? I would like to read it. Thank you. So sad that your wife passed. She is always in your heart. It is hard I know because i am a widow. Have a nice day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/9/2020 1:05:00 PM

Helo Robert, i did read your soup mail. That is alright youdid not write a poem of Canadians. You can keep the snow. We do not want it. Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/8/2020 3:08:00 PM

I am making this poem my fav. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/8/2020 1:22:00 PM

Thank you Darlene. See my soup mail to you re the Canadian poem query. Bob