Splendor On the Beach

There I was, a lonely soul, lollin' on a Bermuda beach soakin' up the sun,
Where the sand is pink and the rum swizzles will never be outdone!
Where college goils from New Joisey and New Yawk flock to each Easter,
To frolic on the beaches, find romance and display their comely keister!

From across the way I espied this beauty strollin' along the shore.
I mused, "Is this the steamy summer love that I've been pinin' for?"
The statuesque bikini-clad doll came towards me with a cat-like stride.
I could hardly quell the romantic notions that were wellin' up inside!

I leapt to my feet, pullin' in my gut and puffin' out my puny chest!
(After all!  To impress this stunner wouldn't you want to look your best!)
"Hi-ya, big fella", she purred, "I've come to Bermuda for a little fun,
And my ten-day holiday in this lovely paradise has just begun!"

Well, what's a feller to do - I invited her for a Manhattan at the local pub.
Afterwards, we sipped champagne and played toesies in a heated tub!
Later, strollin' the beach, we noted that old man winkin' at us from the moon.
This was enhanced by romantic music serenadin' us from across the lagoon!

Things were goin' so well that I just could not believe my good luck.
Suddenly, it all ended as if I'd been dinged in the head with a hockey puck!
Alas, I had been dreamin' this romantic interlude that was far from borin',
When my spouse poked me sayin', "Wake up and stop that infernal snorin'!"

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Placed No. 1 in Sweetheart Of Poetry Soup's "Steamy Summer Love" Contest - Jul 2010
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Guzzi Avatar
July 22, 2010 at 8:03 AM
oh my goodness..NOT REAL??? ya had me goin! Light & Love & soup mail
Cwiak Avatar
July 21, 2010 at 9:32 PM
Wonderful write, Bob! I didn't expect that twist at the end, but I certainly know how it feels. Congrats on your well deserved 1st place win. Dan C
Hall Mad Poet Avatar
July 21, 2010 at 10:43 AM
Congratulation on you win. Cool poem
Green Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 9:37 AM
Oh Bob- this is hilarious and beautiful all in one. Great job! and congrats on your win! I really like how you used the Joisey and New Yawk accents.
Culverhouse Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 9:04 AM
congrats on the placement and well deserved win!
Mehta Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 7:26 PM
Congrats on the first place win, Bob.
Brown Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 7:12 AM
Congratulations Robert on your well deserved win in Linda Marie's contest "Steamy Summer Love". Love, Carol
Brumley Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 9:09 PM
Too much, too real, and too reminiscent of my second marriage!! Except my X was slapping me asking, "Who the X#@% is Linda!!" (MY in between tryst) Congrats on your superb win with this memory maker Bob, keep that ink flowing while it's hot my friend.
Dietrich Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 7:36 PM
AWESOME< how the heck did I miss this one??? A big congrats. I see why it came in first. lUv, Andrea
Hickman Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 2:49 PM
truly a great write with such a cute and funny end,,,Congratulations on your win,,,Blessings..Cecil
La France Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 7:42 AM
Congratualtions, Robert, we just loved your fun take on Steamy Summer Love. Could you please send Sweetheart or me, by soupmail your address so we can send your, Certificate of Achievement ~~~~ Love Constance
Sweetheart Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 7:18 AM
Major congrats Bob on taking first place in my contest with this wonderful STEAMY SUMMER LOVE entry.. excellent quality.. thankxxx for supporting my contest.. new contest will be posted today ..with luv..
A   Avatar
July 14, 2010 at 11:15 AM
well done Bob H. enjoyed,..p..d
Brown Avatar
July 14, 2010 at 6:00 AM
I am smiling because of all the wonderful poetry I am reading this morning. Thank you Robert for sharing yours and know that others will draw inspiration from it when they read it. Love, Carol
K. Avatar
July 13, 2010 at 11:53 PM
hahaha, your writes are definitely always such a joy to read, Bob! I bet this places high! This was so much fun!! Enjoy your day now -- nikko :)
Beer Avatar
July 13, 2010 at 7:26 PM
This is great as usual, Bob pulling for a first place in the contest.I don't know why I didn't go on a spring break.I don't really remember them during my school years.I went to an all girl highschool and college so I took college during my senior year.I worked a year and then decided I would teach so I was busy getting my certificate as soon as I could. I think there is a poem that relates the reaction our granddaughters had to my reason why I wanted to teach in Nebraska school. God Bless, Cile
Rich Avatar
July 13, 2010 at 7:01 PM
Really enjoyed your write and will read more of it. If you have not checked it already please take a look my new poem titled criminals part 3- thank for the read and enjoy your day.
Devonshire Avatar
July 13, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Aw, you had me going with the passion and the amusing image of old man moon winking at you and the bikini-clad doll, Bob. Then, of course, true to Hinshaw form you hit us with a laugh at the end! Awesome entry for the contest. Best wishes for success. Love, Carolyn
Taylor Avatar
July 13, 2010 at 4:59 PM
LOL. Great write, Sarge. Good luck. Ralphie
Tideswell Avatar
July 13, 2010 at 4:06 PM
Ha ha, great rhyme for the contest. Keep that snorin' under control, then you can dream for longer. You guys are lucky, us girls have to stick to sonnet form for our half of the contest. Mine ends up as a dream too. Best of luck in the contest ~ Sharon :)
Kendrick Avatar
July 13, 2010 at 3:47 PM
Great ending with a little humor twist...Should be in the winners' circle..Good luck..Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara
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July 13, 2010 at 3:40 PM
Great entry for contest, now I have to top this?... another well written poem.. Michael
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