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About This Poem

W C Fields

W C Fields loved his booze

   And was known to be a recluse

      He despised women, kids and mutts

         Of that there were no ifs, ands or buts

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
© All Rights Reserved

Placed No. 2 in Andrea Dietrich's "Seeking A New Crop Of Clerihews" Contest - Oct 2012

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    Carol Sunshine Brown
    Date: 10/23/2012 6:29:00 AM
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    Congratulations on your winning poem in Andrea's "Fresh Crop of Clerihews" contest Bob. Love, Carol
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    Jon A Cavanaugh
    Date: 10/22/2012 9:16:00 PM
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    Congratulations on your win.
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    robert johnson
    Date: 10/22/2012 10:21:00 AM
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    He was a contankerous old ... . :) Congrats on your 2nd place Robert. Bob, Bobby. Robert sounds so formal to me. :) What's a Bob to do.
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    kash poet
    Date: 10/22/2012 9:44:00 AM
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    Very good Clerihew Bob!Congrats on your big win.
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    Black Eyed Susan
    Date: 10/22/2012 8:01:00 AM
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    good one! congrats on your win robert!
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    Barbara Gorelick
    Date: 10/22/2012 7:16:00 AM
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    Well done Mr Bob. Congrats on another fine win. BG
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    Tahera Mannan
    Date: 10/22/2012 2:25:00 AM
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    Many congrats dear Robert for this wonderful win.
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    ilene bauer
    Date: 10/21/2012 3:17:00 PM
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    very funny, as usual, bob! congrats on your win in the contest!
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    Poet Destroyer A
    Date: 10/21/2012 12:20:00 PM
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    BOB H., , congratulations with your awesome win in Andrea's "Fresh Crop of Clerihews" contest.. enjoyed all her winners and the people they wrote about... always~ :-) PD"
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    Connie Marcum Wong
    Date: 10/21/2012 5:31:00 AM
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    Big kudos on your fabulous win with this great entry Robert!
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    Linda-Marie SweetHeart
    Date: 10/21/2012 3:06:00 AM
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    CONGRATS BOB ON A GREAT WIN FOR THIS WITTY WRITE LUV .. SUPER FUNNY
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    Suzette Crous
    Date: 10/21/2012 12:29:00 AM
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    Yes, William Claude Dukenfield (hence: WC...) was an "acquired taste".... ;-) Congratulations on your win, Robert . Love, Su
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    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 10/20/2012 10:08:00 PM
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    Robert, I believe this is the best clerihew of yours I've yet seen!! thanks so much for contributing it in my contest and congrats on your BIG win.
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    Gwendolen R.
    Date: 10/19/2012 8:37:00 PM
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    This Clerihew evoked some great responses...enjoying our Clerihew fun once again...here's to you, Robert...Hope all is well at your house...let the countdown begin!!!! gwendolen
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    Carol Eastman
    Date: 10/12/2012 6:12:00 PM
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    This one fits Fields to a Tee from everything I've ever heard. Well done... But I've enjoyed all I've ever read of yours. You're gifted.
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    Robert Pettit
    Date: 10/6/2012 4:48:00 AM
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    That Philadelphia native never had anything good to say about his birthplace. Good write Bob.
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    harry horsman
    Date: 10/4/2012 3:43:00 AM
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    i can picture him, as i read this, Robert.. you certainly brought him back to life....
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    Gwendolen R.
    Date: 9/30/2012 6:52:00 PM
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    hahahah....WC was quite the guy!! I believe I married his offspring! (shhhhHHH!) haha Great 'hew, Robert!
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    kathryn collins
    Date: 9/30/2012 7:28:00 AM
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    Hi Bob - Been gone a while. This is great. Cheers! Kathy
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    Cecilia Macfarlane
    Date: 9/28/2012 8:39:00 AM
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    "I certainly do not drink all the time. I have to sleep you know"~ W C Fields.......awesome write on him Robert. Hugs
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    Sara Kendrick
    Date: 9/27/2012 5:24:00 PM
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    Enjoyed reading your contest entry..Reads like a winner..Great choice..Sara
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    nette onclaud
    Date: 9/27/2012 4:10:00 AM
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    love this guy fields, bob.. he had a wry sense of humor like you and was a great comedian, perhaps next to chaplain during the 40's... enjoyed your fun sketch of him... a winning bet!..:) huggs
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    Anne Lise Andresen
    Date: 9/26/2012 4:07:00 PM
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    Good bob - well done - // oxox love Anne-Lise :)
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    Gail Angel Doyle
    Date: 9/26/2012 4:04:00 PM
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    I agree with Russell, this poem is fantastic. Keeping you and Vera in my prayers. Love to you both, Gail
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    Terry O'Leary
    Date: 9/26/2012 1:59:00 PM
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    And what were his bad point?... ;-> Terry (good poem)
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    Russell Sivey
    Date: 9/26/2012 1:41:00 PM
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    This is a fantastic entry for Andrea's contest! I really enjoyed the delightful nature of this incredible poem my friend! What a fabulous piece, Great Work!!
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    Mystic Rose
    Date: 9/26/2012 12:49:00 PM
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    I guess he's toast, thank you for sharing, sending you a hug, vie
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    Lucilla Carrillo
    Date: 9/26/2012 12:26:00 PM
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    Robert; This is a good write on W.C. Fields. He was pretty mean. Is he dead? I am not sure. Have a great day, Lucilla

    Pettit Avatar Robert Pettit Date: 10/6/2012 4:50:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    He died back in 1946. That was ten years before I was born.


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