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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

Copyright © Robert L. Hinshaw | Year Posted 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. Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 9/13/2020 6:34:00 PM A beautiful and tender write, Robert! Congratulations on POTD! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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... Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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................ Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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

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