My Favorite Devonshire

Yarns Of A Seafaress Hemingway's famous "Old Man and the Sea" Simply couldn't hold a candle to me I caught Ahab's great white whale Did some surfing on his tail Made him jump through hoops 'fore I set him free In Scotland I gave Nessie a big scare As with my huge net, the beast I did snare I held on as Nessie tugged Then set her free as I shrugged To tell the truth, Nessie hadn't a prayer And now I've set my sights on the Kraken Oh yes, I'm more than a fishing bumpkin And so for Norway I sail To prove women aren't frail This giant squid is simply a munchkin This wonderful poem epitomizes Carolyn's love for everything about the sea. She has so creatively and entertainly regaled us with her delightful writes based on her own personal sea adventures that have become and will remain classics. I can picture Carolyn standing on the prow of a boat, her hair streaming in the wind, as it charges full steam ahead as she seeks further swashbuckling challenges beyond the horizon. She has been a supporter and encourager to me not only in poetic matters but personal matters as well. I pray that her well of verse will never run dry! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired