Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Acrostic

Summer Sunset

Summer sunsets o'er majestic Pikes Peak are a wonder to behold.
Unequaled hues gild the western sky in flaming red and gold!
Mere artists will never portray on canvas such a glorious sight.
Magnificent ivory clouds enhance the scene much to my delight!
Embellishing this exquisite panorama with colors all aglow,
Reminds me of the bright hues in paintings by van Gogh!

Soon the sun will sink beyond the towering tors of Pikes Peak.
Ushered in is a mellow moon to make the ebon night less bleak!
Nary a sunset gracing the elegant form of Mount Kilimanjaro,
Shall compare to the painting in the sky that I'll view tomorrow!
Even though famed artists have created masterpieces in the past,
The brush strokes of The Master Artist will never be surpassed!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
(c) 2014 All Rights Reserved

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Robert Lindley August 11, 2014 at 8:05 PM Beautiful write and great win! Congrats!

Tim Smith August 11, 2014 at 7:04 PM outstanding Bob...congrats

Debbie Guzzi August 11, 2014 at 3:11 PM Always a joy to travel with YOU! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love Robert L. Hinshaw August 11, 2014 at 6:46 PM Thank you for your gracious comment, Deb. Best to you - bob

Joyce Johnson August 11, 2014 at 2:40 PM Well done Robert. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Francine Roberts August 11, 2014 at 2:14 PM congrats on your 3rd place win, this went straight to the third round first time I read it Robert L. Hinshaw August 11, 2014 at 6:46 PM Many thx, Francine, for considering my entry in your contest worthy of a win. Bob h

Jan Allison August 11, 2014 at 4:33 AM simply stunning imagery a well deserved winner:-) Hugs Jan xxx Robert L. Hinshaw August 11, 2014 at 6:47 PM thank you, Jan, for your gracious comment. Bob h

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 11, 2014 at 4:15 AM Ur wonderful strokes amaze Robert,, great poem ,, loved the second line the most-sky in flaming red n gold, really lovely! congrats on huge win! Robert L. Hinshaw August 11, 2014 at 6:48 PM Thank you for your kind comments, Upma.

Dr.Ram Mehta August 11, 2014 at 2:06 AM What I like the most is the imagery in the poem, Bob, congrats on the win Robert L. Hinshaw August 11, 2014 at 6:49 PM Thanks, Dr Ram for your kind comment. I appreciate your support and encouragement - bob h

Andrea Dietrich June 22, 2014 at 6:22 PM This is a very lovely one you have penned. I don't know how she will judge all these magnificent acrostics I have been seeing. Yours is up there with the best of them.

Connie Marcum Wong June 18, 2014 at 3:39 PM WOW, this is number One material here Robert! I don't know how anyone could write one better! This poem is one of your BEST Robert, and I loved it! Thank you for prayers for my hubby. He has never been ill before so this is difficult for him to slow down. #7 and into my Fav's!

Poet Destroyer A June 17, 2014 at 1:31 AM Hi Bob H, This imagery is spectacular, a beautiful stroke, in every line.. Wishing you the best of luck... Luv Linda

Nette Onclaud June 16, 2014 at 2:57 PM are you sure you were in the air force, bob?.. this is a mark of a fine poet, so delicately, beautifully done!.. thanks for sharing your military life; my dad handled the total air supply in the air force and was a pilot too.. huggs

Skat A June 15, 2014 at 8:03 PM Happy Father's Day Bob H... Wonderful poem..... SKAT