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Granddaddy Brotherhood

There was once a granddaddy spider who I was a-fixin' to stomp with my shoe It made me think twice That wouldn't be nice He's a granddaddy and I are one too Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved

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Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 11/9/2011 9:35:00 PM

You're such a cool guy, tender feelings for a spider, now that's special!

Joe Maverick

Date: 11/9/2011 12:45:00 PM

sooo, you are an arachnaphile then Bob... i always knew you weren't that bad...! or should that be the spider i should be talking...i mean writing about..! i'm getting all tangled up here i wonder why...?

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/7/2011 10:34:00 PM

WAY cool limerick. I really like this one.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/7/2011 1:21:00 PM

A granddaddy long-legs, no doubt. Very funny poem, Bob. I never kill spiders. They eat other insects and provide a community service in this way! Love, Carolyn

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/7/2011 12:27:00 PM

awhhh, funny but hearwaming, robert.. i lile the thoughts here! :) huggs!

Tony Lane

Date: 11/7/2011 5:53:00 AM

I'm in charge of capturing and releasing spiders at our house. Tony

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 11/7/2011 5:39:00 AM

LOL very good !!! made me smile..... ok Bob, are you enjoying Tebow Time??? And the G-Men gave me a nice remiinder of the SB 2007.... sweat that out yesterday.... Hope your well my friend...Michael

Nancy Jones

Date: 11/6/2011 8:52:00 PM

Ya come a long way baby! Write on, Bob!~N