Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Rhyme

Treasures of Your Soul

I have little of this world's pelf,
But there is one thing I pride in myself.
I have a family that I deeply treasure.
My love for them is beyond all measure!

Some folks take pride in material goods,
And live in upscale neighborhoods.
I am happy to live a simple life,
With a dear, caring and loving wife!

Other folks take pride to show their fancy abode.
The mortgage I'm quite sure is a terrible load!
I take more pride showing a crib so simple,
Where our slumbering babes display cute dimple!

To further add to my treasure account,
I have grandkids 'til I've almost lost count!
Even great grandkids, can you believe,
Adding more love for the family to cleave!

I would cede all treasure on this earth,
To have family gathered about my hearth,
Exchanging "I love yous" and fond embraces,
And seeing sweet smiles spread upon their faces!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Joyce Johnson August 22, 2013 at 7:15 AM Well done Robert. It is nice to see you posting and winning. Love, Joyce

Danesh Morgan August 21, 2013 at 4:34 PM very nice Congrats on your win. Morgan

Poet. Undertaker August 21, 2013 at 11:41 AM congrats on a great win robert.(:c Jenish

Poet Destroyer A August 21, 2013 at 7:56 AM Bob H., , Impressive poem! All I can do is imagine the beauty from the soul.. WOW! What a treasure... Congratulations with the beauty from your heart... always LINDA

Skat A August 20, 2013 at 8:47 PM a wonderful win Bob., Hope you are well?.... SKAT

Shadow Hamilton August 20, 2013 at 7:37 PM very well expressed Robert family is so important lovely write and congrats on win Shadow x smile

Barbara Gorelick August 20, 2013 at 4:41 PM Oh Mr Bob, This is so dear...You are a treasure. congrats. BG

Zzzzz Zzzzz April 27, 2011 at 2:28 PM A heartwarming write. Family is a precious thing indeed.

Wilma Neels April 22, 2011 at 2:44 PM You've describe this so beautifully Bob. Family sure are a treasure we should cherish.. Blessed Easter to you and your family ;)

Poet Destroyer A April 21, 2011 at 7:10 PM Hello Bob. H. its been a long time... Had a sad loss in my family.. well two... but my sister was the pride of her kids treasure... and i'm so pleased to read this graceful poem... Makes me feel good and think of all the wonderful treasures we have in a family... i'm smiling sweetly to your fun poem... take care,..p.d.

Michelle Mac Donald April 21, 2011 at 7:43 AM A beautiful write, Robert!! You've a tender and sweet disposition; the children must feel excited heading over to their grandparents! Wishing you and yours the best!! Mikki

Ralph Taylor April 19, 2011 at 6:42 AM Awesome, Bob. Loving reflection on what family is all about. Excellent piece. Happy Easter to you and all your family. Una/Ralph

James Peranteau April 19, 2011 at 5:06 AM Had to peek in on this on dear poet...and how happy I am that I did ! Yet another fine write to enjoy from you ! Awesome pen to slip sir ! much love, james

Delysia Hendricks April 18, 2011 at 7:48 PM Good writing with impeccable rhythm-and-rhyme, Robert. I'll be sure to come this way again for another read.

Marycile Beer April 18, 2011 at 6:52 PM This is a poem beyond words. It is truly a poem of pride. I too am going to be great grma in Sept. I will get to see all my family when I go to Kansas and Oklahome in May and June. God Bless, Cile and thanks for your comment on my poem BOO

James Foulk April 18, 2011 at 2:18 PM a very refreshing and great piece of poetry. thank you for reading Grandma's Rocking chair and for your comment.

Sidney Hall Mad Poet April 17, 2011 at 3:47 PM This is warm and touching Sir Robert. Something one cannot but with gold. You have it all. I hope I have the same too. I hope you had a lovely weekend

Carolyn Devonshire April 17, 2011 at 1:31 PM Your family values are priceless, Bob, worth far more than homes in upscale neighborhoods or other trappings of material wealth. Love your poetry and admire your priorities even more! A wonderfully uplifting poem. (You know, I don't ever recall seeing you post a poem with a misspelling, punctuation or grammatical error. Wish today's students had the teachers we did in our youth.) Love, Carolyn

James Tate April 17, 2011 at 5:21 AM Robert, you walk us through the treasures of life here on earth. Sounds like good priorities, assuming you have made space for divinity in the mix. A nice thing about great grandkids, you can send them home when they get out of hand. We have 13 bios and 4 steps, and we love 'em all. jet retired S/Sgt USAF (Korean War)

Carrie Richards April 16, 2011 at 10:08 AM This touches me....you have expressed the feelings of my own family so well! Love it!! Nice one, Robert!!

Cherie Durbin April 16, 2011 at 9:42 AM Family is everything to me, Robert. :)

Michael J. Falotico April 16, 2011 at 9:19 AM Family has gotten me through some tough times even when I thought I could do things on my own..wonderful write Bob.. Hope your well my friend