Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

A Marine Called Gunny

There was this tough old Marine called Gunny.

   Cussin' spewed from him like gurglin' honey.

      He ran a very taut ship,

         And nobody gave him lip,

            'Cept his spouse who addressed him as 'Sonny'!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired

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Vijay Pandit May 22, 2018 at 6:33 AM He was in charge except at home--the way things are in a loving home. Robert L. Hinshaw May 22, 2018 at 7:49 PM You're right there, Vijay. Even though I attained the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force, I ran the office and my wife ran the household!!! Best to you - Bob

Line Gauthier May 21, 2018 at 9:22 PM Great limerick, Robert. Robert L. Hinshaw May 22, 2018 at 7:48 PM Thank you, Line. I enjoy writing them - Bob

Kim Rodrigues May 21, 2018 at 7:32 PM LOL! Isn’t that the way! Robert L. Hinshaw May 21, 2018 at 7:35 PM Yep! Mom is the boss at home! Great to hear from you Kim - bob