Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Clerihew

A Two-Faced Son-Of-A-Gun

Even Honest Abe Lincoln admitted himself that he wasn't all that pretty,

   But you'll be hard-pressed to find a president who was more witty!

      During debates, Stephen Douglas called him a two-faced son-of-a-gun.

         Lincoln replied, "If I had another face, do you think I would wear this one?"

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Robert Johnson June 10, 2014 at 10:12 PM A face of historic distinction. I hope his image won't see extinction.

Lucilla Carrillo June 10, 2014 at 2:31 PM Robert - If I ever need a laugh, all I have to do is read one of your poems. I too wish I had another face, so I wouldn't have to wear the same one everyday. You mad my day.... Lucilla

Arthur Vaso June 7, 2014 at 10:51 PM That's great Robert!!!!

Andrea Dietrich June 7, 2014 at 10:39 AM Yes, I remember reading that famous quote of his. Abe is my HERO. There will never be another like him.

Ilene Bauer June 6, 2014 at 3:15 PM ha! hilarious and so perfectly poemed (if there is such a word!). love it, bob!

Jan Allison June 6, 2014 at 7:17 AM Superb humour Robert this made me chuckle. Hugs Jan xxx

Toquyen Harrell June 5, 2014 at 8:11 PM Haha, ah that was good! He was a great guy then - like to poke fun at himself. Wonder what he was like. Curious, ha.