Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Rhyme

Joyce Johnson - Centenarian Extraordinaire

Dear Joyce, you've reached a milestone attained by very few!

I reJoyce at this accomplishment and offer my congrats to you!

Joining the elite Centenarian Fraternity is indeed very rare;

I hope you enjoy many more years of writing is my ardent prayer!

Your poetry flows from your talented quill like honey from a jar!

You've set high standards for others and raised high the poetic bar.

Your encouragement and support for me I shall ever treasure;

Reading your inspirational verse has given me many hours of pleasure.

When your work on earth is o'er, God will reward you with a crown,

Saying, "Welcome Joyce, you served Me and My people with great renown!"

Entry for Carolyn Devonshire's "Happy 100th Birthday" Contest

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Line Gauthier April 24, 2018 at 9:34 PM Back with well deserved congrats, Robert. Robert L. Hinshaw April 25, 2018 at 6:02 PM Thank you, Lilne. Always appreciate your kind comments and support - Bob

Joyce Johnson April 23, 2018 at 10:46 AM I was happy to find a poem from you. I have always enjoyed your work. Thank you for entering. I love it. Love, Joyce

Elaine George April 23, 2018 at 8:02 AM A beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady, Robert. Many congrats on your fine win. Sincerely, Elaine

Gregory Richard Barden April 23, 2018 at 3:02 AM A gorgeous write, Robert - such a wonderful tribute to Joyce! Blessings and congratulations on your win, my friend! :-)

Joyce Johnson April 22, 2018 at 10:50 PM Thank you Robert, for your tribute to my poetry. You have always been kind to me. Love, Joyce

Eve Roper April 22, 2018 at 9:56 PM Congratulations on your win, Robert, wonderful to a great lady! Hugs Eve ~`* Robert L. Hinshaw April 23, 2018 at 2:28 PM Eve, thank you so much for your kind comment. Best to you - Bob H

Carolyn Devonshire April 22, 2018 at 5:58 PM Joyce truly is the most extraordinary woman I know, Bob. She will be delighted when she reads your poem. Thank you for composing such a lovely tribute and congratulations on your win in a highly competitive contest! Robert L. Hinshaw April 23, 2018 at 2:29 PM Thanks Carolyn for your kind comment and considering my write worthy of a win. Best to you - Bob H

Pashang Salehi April 18, 2018 at 5:58 PM A beautiful and charming tribute...

Charlie Smith April 16, 2018 at 1:41 PM We should all be as fortunate and of as sound of mind, well done Robert.... Robert L. Hinshaw April 16, 2018 at 5:53 PM I agree Charlie. Kinda hope I make it that far and look as good and as alert as she is - I'm 88 so am on my way there but who knows! Great to hear from you - bob

Kim Rodrigues April 14, 2018 at 4:09 PM Wonderful tribute, Robert!

Line Gauthier April 13, 2018 at 10:38 PM Beautiful, Robert. Particularly love your line "Joining the elite Centenarian Fraternity is indeed very rare" Robert L. Hinshaw April 14, 2018 at 2:13 PM Thank you, Line. She is a very special lady. Best to you - Bob

Curtis Moorman April 13, 2018 at 7:37 PM Bob, what a wonderful tribute to a very fine poet and a great lady. She has been a huge support and encouragement to me and many others over the years. If I'm around 25 more years, maybe a few kind words will be said about me. Robert L. Hinshaw April 13, 2018 at 7:45 PM Thank you, Curtis. Hang in there buddy. Don't know - hopefully I'll be around to contribute some kind words but since, I'm now going on 88, chances are pretty slim. Joyce has been a great mentor to me and many others. Keep on crankin' out your delightful verse - Bob