Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Rhyme

Romantic Mush

Folks who know me are aware that I seldom write romantic mush.
Such saccharine verse is alien to me and causes me to blush!
But just this once I'll paraphrase some verse upon which you may muse.
Perhaps it'll arouse your curiosity, but as to its source I'll provide no clues!

"Ah!  How beautiful you are, my darling, there is no flaw in you!
My heart begins to pound for you - my head is drenched with dew!
Your breasts are like two fawns - like the twin fawns of a gazelle!
How beautiful you are with your delights that I know so very well!"

"You are as fair as the moon and stars, your smile brightens the dawn!
Your temples are like pomegranate halves my precious sprightly fawn!
Your graceful legs are like jewels, the work of a craftsman's hands!
Thy lilting voice is as melodic as a legion of celestial bands!"

"Your lips are like a lovely ribbon and so lovely is your mouth!
Thy arms that embrace me are like a gentle zephyr from the south!
You have stolen my heart with but one glance from thy limpid eyes!
You are as graceful as the majestic eagle as it soars through pristine skies!"

"You lips drop sweetness as the honeycomb, my precious bride!
How I long to have you forever more walking at my side!"
'Tis beyond this mortal to write such mush or any like it thereof!
Check out Solomon's Song of Songs for more such lurid tales of love!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Elizabeth Wesley July 3, 2012 at 6:50 PM All I can say is you can write "mush" any time. The Song of Solomon is enhanced with this lovely verse so now write one of your wife!

Peggy Caulfield July 3, 2012 at 5:10 PM You couldn't fool me. I knew where it came from. When my husband to be was courting me, he often used the words of Solomon in his letters to me. My husband is a preacher and writes all his own sermons. He says he can't write poetry, but his letters were rich with Solomon's words. Bob how is your wife doing? I hope you are getting the proper rest you need so that you don't burn out. I like your poem very much. By the way, I'm just a little over 200 with my poems.

Keith Bickerstaffe July 3, 2012 at 11:01 AM WOW! '...'tis beyond this mortal to write such mush or any like it thereof,' ??? and what exceptional mush it is! Brilliant rhyming, imagery and language. BRAVO, my friend!! Best wishes, Keith

Andrea Dietrich July 3, 2012 at 5:39 AM hahaha, I once wrote a sonnet very similar to this, and I gave it a title implying it was trite (making fun of that style of mushy writing)! It's fun to see you doing something like that with this one!!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 2, 2012 at 8:18 PM pretty fine write for one who does not like romantic mush Bob.. always a delight to read your expressive poetry luv.. glad all are OK now in your State...we got hit on East Coast with those crazy lkghtening storms.. lots of damage but we are OK ..

Nette Onclaud July 2, 2012 at 10:24 AM this is the kind of mush i will want to have any time, bob... 'cmon, you an incurable romantic!!...fine job, wheww!..) huggs

Jack Horne July 2, 2012 at 9:12 AM Awww, I'm sure Vera is blushing and grinning from ear to ear, Bob. Beautiful romantic mush indeed. I think Sue would laugh if I tried being romantic, lol.

Anne-Lise Andresen July 2, 2012 at 2:18 AM Beautiful, lovely and romantic poem, bob! - You are the best! - Love it. - oxox love Anne-Lise