Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Tanka

The Master Artist's Brush

Sea engulfs the sun

Blue sky turning purest gold

Another day done

Artists dare not be so bold

To paint the scene I behold

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Honorable Mention in Rick Parise's "Blue And Gold" Contest - March 2011

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James Fraser April 12, 2011 at 11:32 AM Many congratulation's Robert on your win in Rick's fine contest.....:) smiles

Cherie Durbin March 24, 2011 at 11:30 AM An artist couldn't (and shouldn't) do it justice, Robert. Sometimes it's nice to have these visions kept as secret.

John Freeman March 23, 2011 at 8:45 PM Great to see your poem honored HM. Bob, Congratulations on your worthy poem's honored success. Agape, Moses

Debbie Guzzi March 23, 2011 at 1:51 PM I'm a sucker for a wee bit of enforcing rhyme! Just charming. Congrad's on your win! Light & Love

Robb A. Kopp March 23, 2011 at 11:05 AM Amen!

Carolyn Devonshire March 23, 2011 at 8:59 AM No one paints the sky like the "Master," Bob. Congratulations on your success in Rick's contest. Love, Carolyn

Kash Poet March 23, 2011 at 6:41 AM Congrats Robert on your well deserved win---enjoyed your poem---kashinath

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 23, 2011 at 5:48 AM Hope all is well Bob .. luv this piece so much just have to return to some of your masterpieces luv... snowing here today.. and Eric and his wife home this Sunday.. going to print this out and frame it if u don't mind my friend...luv..

Carol Sunshine Brown March 23, 2011 at 5:03 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win Bob in ^Rick Parise's contest "Blue & Gold". Love, Carol

Gwendolen Song March 22, 2011 at 10:42 PM Colorful rhyming tanka, Robert. Congrats on your HM-I know who the Master is in this poem. Great job. Gwendolen

Andrea Dietrich March 22, 2011 at 10:31 PM congratulations, Robert , it was very nicely done.

Tahera Mannan March 22, 2011 at 9:00 PM A beautiful scene beholded. Very warm congrats for this win.

Barbara Gorelick March 22, 2011 at 4:58 PM soup mail.BG

Francine Roberts March 22, 2011 at 4:34 PM love it, congrats on your win in the contest

Barbara Gorelick March 22, 2011 at 3:49 PM I would have placed this at the top..its a beauty..BG

Sara Kendrick March 22, 2011 at 3:38 PM Great one that is excellent in rhythm and rhyme..Enjoyed reading this eve...Congratulations on your win.,,Thanks for stopping by ...Sara

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 22, 2011 at 12:37 PM Congrats Bob on your HM in the blue and gold contest .. awesome words depicting the colors so well with the Master's Touch so evident my friend.. enjoy your very special honor with luv..

Audrey Haick March 22, 2011 at 10:38 AM Only the "Master" could ever capture that scene flawlessly, Robert! You're so right! Congratulations on your HM win in Rick's Contest! Always, Annalise

Andrea Dietrich March 20, 2011 at 3:02 PM thanks for the heads up on a contest having been judged. Wow,so many contest winners to see SO LITTLE TIME!

Joe Maverick March 20, 2011 at 12:58 AM Our words and paintings are mere shadows in compare, to his Glory! good to see your portrayal here.

James Fraser March 19, 2011 at 6:14 AM I can see the images your words paint Robert, just lovely. Good luck in Rick's contest. Have a lovely weekend....:)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 18, 2011 at 6:28 PM Usually it does not rhyme but when someone is as good as u are Bob and u have made it your own creation.. well it will flourish in the contest luv.. good luck again...

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 18, 2011 at 4:59 PM Wish I had these words in a painting to hang on my wall Bob they are simply beautiful my friend.. good luck in the contest.. an awesome view u painted..happy weekend..

Carolyn Devonshire March 18, 2011 at 10:08 AM I sure hope the rhyme is acceptable, Bob. I love the poem!!

Carolyn Devonshire March 18, 2011 at 9:36 AM Beautiful tanka, Robert. I'm sure it will be among the winners in Rick's contest. Iolanda took a photo of the Pacific that shows the golden sunlight dancing on the water. Your poem reminds me of her wonderful photo! Love, Carolyn

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