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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

Date: 5/22/2018 6:33:00 AM

He was in charge except at home--the way things are in a loving home.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 5/22/2018 7:49:00 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

Date: 5/21/2018 9:22:00 PM

Great limerick, Robert.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 5/22/2018 7:48:00 PM

Thank you, Line. I enjoy writing them - Bob

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/21/2018 7:32:00 PM

LOL! Isn’t that the way!

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 5/21/2018 7:35:00 PM

Yep! Mom is the boss at home! Great to hear from you Kim - bob