Selena

My dear Selena

     Fifty-eight years of Heaven

          Best is yet to come

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Placed No. 4 in Linda-Marie's "Special Sentimental Senryu" Contest - Feb 2011
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Brown Avatar
February 24, 2011 at 10:42 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Linda-Marie's contest "Special Sentimental Senryu". Long list of winners so glad to see your name among them Bob. Love, Carol
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February 18, 2011 at 4:53 AM
Congratulations Bob on this great dedication to the one who hos your heart... Ready for Baseball my friend!!!
Mehta Avatar
February 18, 2011 at 12:04 AM
Many Congrats Robert for big win in Linda's contest thru' this creative piece. Luv & Best wishes - Hitendra Mehta
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February 17, 2011 at 11:40 PM
Beautiful Senryu, dear Robert. Many congrat's on your BIG WIN. Lainie
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February 17, 2011 at 4:38 PM
You know how to please your lady love, Robert. Special love . Congratulations to you, my friend
Dietrich Avatar
February 17, 2011 at 2:00 PM
I just loved this one, Robert. Congratulations.
Neels Avatar
February 17, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Bob, congratulations on your win with this gem.. Hope your week has been a good one ;-)
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February 17, 2011 at 11:15 AM
Congrats Robert on your big win in the contest of Linda---kashinath
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February 17, 2011 at 9:43 AM
Hello Robert, A very personal and lovely message here. Congratulations on your win Robert As Always, Shar
Haick Avatar
February 17, 2011 at 9:32 AM
Congratulations on your very fine 4th Place win, Bob. God bless you both for your fine example of what love truly means! Always, Annalise
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February 16, 2011 at 8:54 PM
time is love's joy, robert!! CONGRATS for the big win.. :) huggs, nette
Freeman Avatar
February 16, 2011 at 7:06 PM
Congratulations Bob, on your poem's worthy place near the top. Agape, Moses
Pettit Avatar
February 16, 2011 at 6:33 PM
Bob, congratulations on winning in Linda's contest with this fine entry. The first time I saw this, I knew it had a very good chance of winning.
Mehta Avatar
February 16, 2011 at 5:51 PM
Congratulations on the fourth place win in the contest of Linda, Bob
Sweetheart Avatar
February 16, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Congrats Bob on your success in my contest luv.. thankxx for your constant support always..
Taylor Avatar
February 11, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Good luck with this super Senryu entry, Sarge. Enjoyed. Ralphie
Dietrich Avatar
February 8, 2011 at 11:40 PM
Awesome, Robert!
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February 5, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Very nice my friend, lucky women and lucky man... enjoyed your entry and hearing of your 58 years, only 14 for me so far...Best to you and your lovely wife...Michael
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February 5, 2011 at 9:40 AM
WOW 58 years and the best is yet to come. THAT IS BEAUTIFUL. God Bless Phyl
Pettit Avatar
February 5, 2011 at 9:30 AM
An excellent senryu and just right for the contest. You've been married four years longer than I've been alive!
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February 5, 2011 at 2:41 AM
Awww -- 58 years of bliss and the best is still to come! I'd give it first place, Bob. Best wishes in the contest. Love, Carolyn
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