Guiding Star O'Er Washington

I pray a  bright star will shine in the air

    O'er Washington to guide some wise men there

        Bringing gifts of commonsense

            And harmony to dispense

                To a nation that is in disrepair

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 1/22/2012 8:32:00 PM
Hi Bob H., harmony... will arrive.. enjoyed once againa very lovely and thoughtful poem.. thank you for sharing your poem,.. always,..p.d.
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Date: 1/17/2012 6:31:00 PM
Our elected officials in DC could use a lot of guidance right now. Another great limerick Bob.
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Date: 12/7/2011 4:56:00 PM
Great political work..Enjoyed reading your creative presentation of the idea..Sad that our nation that was founded on such great principles has deteriorated to the levels of today..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara
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Date: 12/7/2011 3:21:00 PM
Amen and Amen and Amen my brother. May it be so this year. A fine write with a very important message for those who have an ear. God Bless, JB
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Date: 12/7/2011 3:15:00 PM
First rate, Sgt. In the Air Force I was stationed in Rapid City - can remember standing outside the jamesways on Christmas Eve - I was in radar - with some other guys looking at the sky for UFOs. There was a big thing that year about UFOs. The mind is a powerful thing. We tried very hard to conjure up a space ship. Have a great Christmas. Love, daver
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Date: 12/7/2011 1:50:00 PM
I wit ya dear poet ! LOL... A new soul as Abe may cause a charge, yet, Jehovah demands and commands ! Have a wonderful week Robert....much love, james
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Date: 12/7/2011 6:47:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your outstanding poetry today and hope to be back soon to read more Bob. This time of year we all are so busy and I for one don't have a lot of time right now but I will try. I love reading the poetry of the many talented poets here at the Soup. Hope to be reading your poetry for many more years to come. Thank you for sharing your poetry with us and may you always find the inspiration to continue with your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/6/2011 11:02:00 PM
Dear Bob H., a very gifted writer ... The light will follow a very thoughtful limerick~.ENJOYED.. thank you for sharing your wonderful poem;-) Have yourself a very lovely day, always,..p.d.
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Date: 12/6/2011 10:33:00 PM
If it were Mitt Romney, I might vote for that one!
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Date: 12/6/2011 4:28:00 PM
Sir Robert! Long time. It's pleasure to read your poems as usual. I love this poem from your greatest fan Sidney
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Date: 12/6/2011 1:26:00 PM
Perfect and extremely wonderful write Bob! Awesome Limerick!! And we are definitely in disrepair(Spelling Error?) Thanks for sharing we all of us! Lovely Work!!
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Date: 12/6/2011 12:54:00 PM
Instead of more shooting stars.
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Date: 12/6/2011 11:27:00 AM
Excellent, Bob! I love this! We certainly need some wise men in this country. Kim
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Date: 12/6/2011 11:05:00 AM
* "I WOULD SURELY & DO * SECOND THIS LOVING & NEEDFUL PRAYER * MY DEAR WONDERFUL & PRECIOUS ROBERT * MAY THE HANDS OF GOOD FORTUNE & THE LIGHT OF MERCY POUR INTO THEIR MINDS & HEARTS * VERY BEAUTIFUL * HAPPY HOLIDAYS DEAR SARGE * MY LUV ALWAYS * SARAH." *
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