Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Rhyme

Solitude

Ah! To be adrift upon the boundless sea sailing, sailing, sailing!
Alone with the sea and pristine sky with southerly winds prevailing.
No particular destination in mind as upon the surging sea I plod,
Nor is there another soul in view as I quietly commune with God!

Ah!  To be alone at night in the desert pondering, pondering, pondering!
I lie to refresh my weary bones after a day of vagabond wandering,
Savoring the soothing quietude with gentle zephyrs caressing my face,
Gazing heavenward as constellations wink at me from outer space!

Ah! To scale the highest mountain where even eagles dare not fly!
The precious solitude of it all!  I can reach out and touch the sky.
Such divine inspiration it brings to this mere mortal's languid soul,
As God's Creation beyond is revealed for me to relish and extol!

Ah!  To amble down a forest path when autumn leaves adorn the trees!
Gold and crimson leaves waft about me, stirred by an occasional breeze.
I'm awed by the Master Artist's handiwork no mere artist dare portray.
This priceless solitude and beauty I shall treasure forever and a day!

Ah!  To lie 'neath a shade by a rippling stream and dream, dream, dream!
Watching vagabond clouds scudding across the sky in solitude supreme!
I suppose there are folks who prefer to mingle with the multitude,
But I treasure time alone to muse and write in peaceful solitude!

Entry for Line Gauthier's "The Beauty of Solitude" Contest

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Reginald Telemacque July 7, 2018 at 12:20 PM great piece ;; very deep

Oliver Mckeithan June 5, 2018 at 5:04 AM Hello Robert, Great work tying the Master in with solitude. In our work a day world much is overlooked. I enjoy your poem because one can find any place for solitude. Congrats on top 100. Oliver

Lindsay Laurie June 3, 2018 at 6:34 PM G'day Bob … the story of my life Bob. Your poem explains it beautifully - catch you soon - Lindsay

Darlene De Beaulieu June 1, 2018 at 5:18 PM Hello Robert, my solitude is being by the water, it could be a stream,lake,brook, or river. Tha is where i would like to be.A beautiful poem. Have a nice evening my friend.

Gregory Richard Barden May 27, 2018 at 12:20 AM What a wonderfully exquisite expression of the appreciation for life and nature ... I enjoyed this thoroughly, Robert! Excellent work! :-)

Debra Mundine May 26, 2018 at 8:00 PM That poem is a masterpiece. It depicts the most specific places to enjoy solitude the best. Here's another challenging category I'm tempted to conquer. Shower us with more of these. DKay

Vijay Pandit May 16, 2018 at 5:26 PM A joyful depiction..cheerful in solitude!

Line Gauthier May 4, 2018 at 7:13 PM Your imagery is divine in this lovely poem, Robert. Congrats on your podium win.

Susan Gentry May 4, 2018 at 6:49 PM Congratulations on your win with this beautiful poem expression of solitude's beauty. You have an awe-inspiring way with words, refreshing. I enjoyed.

Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly May 4, 2018 at 5:31 PM This is pure awesomeness, Robert. Your poem is the type of poetry I love/enjoy reading. It's easily understood "as I read it" without having to analyze it to try & figure out what you, the author, are saying/conveying & it rhymes & flows beautifully. A fav'. Congrats & very deserved! All the best. :) ~ Artsie Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly May 4, 2018 at 7:01 PM :) Robert, you & I are on the same page, only instead of puzzles, I call them riddles. If I want to read & try to figure out a riddle, I'll read a riddle! I've thought about sponsoring a contest, but the judging of must be extremely difficult. Deciding who's work makes the cut & who's doesn't isn't a position I'd like. :) ~ Artsie Robert L. Hinshaw May 4, 2018 at 6:36 PM Thank you so much, Artsie! And thanks for considering it worthy of a win. I try to "keep it simple" I am turned off by poems you have to analyze and puzzle over - I like to read poetry for pleasure and not have to scratch my skull over what the writer is trying to convey. Look forward to participating in other contests you may sponsor - Bob

Curtis Moorman May 4, 2018 at 10:42 AM Well, Bob, the Master Poet has prevailed again. Congratulations on this fine win. I have, for a long time, admired your way with words. I am humbled by your talent and I thank our Lord and Savior for putting us together on Soup. Although we never served together during our respective Air Force careers, I feel there is a kindred spirit that exists between us. That is Him at work in the lives of two men who sought to serve God and Country in a capacity unlike any other. I'm grateful for that

Sunlite Wanter May 1, 2018 at 10:19 AM Love your beautifully done poem. As an elderly person, I have plenty of solitude, and it does have its compensations. I have faved this one.

Laura Leiser April 30, 2018 at 9:26 PM This is such a stellar poem, Robert! I was caught up in your dreamy world of solitude within each of the nature rich scenarios! Beautiful and best of luck in the contest! :)