Cure For Frog In the Throat

Clyde was harassed by a frog in his throat

   Chances of finding a cure was remote

      But much to ol' Clyde's surprise

         Doc said feed it a few flies

            Proving to be the perfect antidote

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 9/13/2012 3:47:00 PM
Gagged that frog to death.
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Date: 9/10/2012 4:30:00 PM
Yes, a new medical breakthru written in rhyme!! This is a total hoot, Mr. Hinshaw! You are such a fabulous limerick-ist...(did I invent a new word?)...ps...found out our Snippets came out today..I am honored to be surrounded by awesome talent such as u in my first published work...Congrats on Snippets, Robert..! gwendolen
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Date: 9/6/2012 9:25:00 AM
Love this and your wit! Made me smile! Hugs
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Date: 9/4/2012 2:41:00 PM
LOL, had a much needed Monday chuckle here, my friend. Hope you are both having a great day
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Date: 9/4/2012 2:09:00 PM
grossly funny....lol
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Date: 9/3/2012 1:34:00 PM
Bob trust you to make me laugh with your wit.. Enjoyed this tonight! How are you doing? ;) love Wilma
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Date: 9/1/2012 12:03:00 PM
so cute. I have been seeing so many frog poems lately. gosh there is not a contest on them, is there??
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Date: 9/1/2012 11:26:00 AM
I read your comments Bob, no worries :) I will keep this in mind the next time I get that froggy in my throat :) Thanks!
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Date: 9/1/2012 9:55:00 AM
Ahh, why oh why did I read this too late, dear Bob?! I had a frog in my throat a week ago! tsk, tsk I guess I should spend more time here so I won't miss writes such as yours! This honestly made me smile, thank you. And I continue to keep Vera in my prayers... Enjoy your weekend and thank you for passing by my poem as well!
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Date: 9/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
Doc sounds like a quack. Good limerick poem as usual, Bob.
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Date: 8/31/2012 9:10:00 PM
hahaha. Nice one, Robert. Thanks for the chuckle. Have yourself a good weekend. :)
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Date: 8/31/2012 6:15:00 PM
Arrgh! tastes terrible,I'd rather have the frog!
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Date: 8/31/2012 4:12:00 PM
very witty and cute ...enjoyed...! jag
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Date: 8/31/2012 3:57:00 PM
hmmmm... good thoughts, nice poem. I like it! Have a blessed weekend! Cindy Lu
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Date: 8/31/2012 3:54:00 PM
ha ha, this is quite the funny Limerick my friend! I really enjoyed this clever poem of yours! You sure do know how to entertain us poets with your delightful poetry! What a glorious piece, Great Work!!
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Date: 8/31/2012 3:50:00 PM
Love it bob......lol.... well done!!!! - Have a beautiful weekend! - oxox big hug to you // Anne-Lise :)
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