Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Rhyme

Paradise Isle

The kids are gone, I'm retired, I'm taking a long vacation,
To an island with sunny beaches - that's my destination!
I'll spend the days savoring a climate of seventy-two degrees,
Snoozing beneath the palms, fanned by an ocean breeze!

Each morn as I stretch and yawn to meet another gorgeous day,
A glorious sunrise greets me from across the shimmering bay!
I release the worries and frustrations from my languid soul,
As upon the beautiful, sandy strand I take my morning stroll!

'Tis soothing to the ear as the surf floods the pristine beach.
Beyond that there is heard only the terns' occasional screech.
Sandpipers and sidling crabs entertain me scurrying about.
I watch a ship across the aqua sea, plying its leisurely route!

'Tis relaxing to sip a rum swizzle when another day is done,
And just sit back to enjoy the grandeur of the setting sun!
Later, as though emerging from the sea, rises a brilliant moon,
And romantic music serenades me from across the lagoon!

I'll have a lobster dinner, then to bed because it's getting late,
Or maybe a dip in the surf! But hold on! Just a minute!  Wait!
Gliding across the moonlit beach something makes my eyes gleam!
A bikini-clad beauty....! Alas, the missus pokes me shattering my dream!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Andrea Dietrich March 11, 2012 at 5:37 PM sorry, I must have gotten her rules mixed up with another contest. Too many going on. I can't even keep track anymore.

Andrea Dietrich March 11, 2012 at 5:37 PM GREAT ending to this one. FUNNY. Hey, I am not sure, but I think there may be a max of 16 lines on this contest. If you don't hear back from me, that is true. Good luck. Andrea

Robert A. Dufresne March 11, 2012 at 7:59 AM Really glad I read this one this morning Rob. You have the knack of story telling with all the fixings and still use great poetry skills for the vehicle. Awesome. Thsi is a winner for sure. Well gotta get another cuppa ! God bless you and yours with healing and enveloping love.

Jack Horne March 11, 2012 at 6:34 AM LOL, thanks for a good chuckle this Sunday afternoon, Bob. So glad to hear Vera's doing so well : )

Maureen Lefanue March 11, 2012 at 5:06 AM Thanks, Bob, for your kind comment. Great poem - I live by such a pristine beach. I'll enjoy the surf and lobster on your behalf! Good luck with Gail's Contest. God bless, Maureen

Ilene Bauer March 10, 2012 at 1:33 PM simply delightful! i was waiting to see what you had up your sleeve for the ending, and you did not disappoint!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl March 10, 2012 at 1:50 AM Nice one wish I was there. Thanks for your lovley comments sorry if I am missing some of your works but life has a nasty habit of getting in the way xx