Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Absent-Minded Hank

Thar was once an old buckaroo named Hank,
  
   Who was very absent-minded and lank.

      He told his hoss to skedaddle,

         Fergittin' to mount the saddle.

            'Twas not the first time old Hank drew a blank!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
(c) 2015 All Rights Reserved

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George Schaefer August 29, 2021 at 2:59 PM good old fashion limerick. Nicely done.

Poet Destroyer A July 2, 2015 at 7:46 PM Bob H., I miss reading limericks. Love this... LINDA

Anne-Lise Andresen June 23, 2015 at 12:02 PM - Unfortunate poor Hank, a good limerick :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Robert L. Hinshaw June 23, 2015 at 7:06 PM Thank you for taking time to read this one, dear Anne Lise. Hope your summer is going well - hot and rainy here in Colorado USA

Sara Kendrick June 23, 2015 at 9:41 AM Got a chuckle..That is absent-minded..I enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Richard Lamoureux June 23, 2015 at 8:14 AM A fun one Robert! Robert L. Hinshaw June 23, 2015 at 7:07 PM Thank you, Richard - glad you enjoyed old Hank's plight - take care and best always - bob h

Lindsay Laurie June 20, 2015 at 7:35 PM Good one Robert. Sounds like Old Hank makes a good talking point amongst his peers - catch you soon Robert - Lindsay

Nette Onclaud June 19, 2015 at 11:44 PM downright heelarious, bob...i like the twang in this fun piece.. huggs

Ilene Bauer June 19, 2015 at 8:08 PM ha! nice one, bob! i love the rhyme of "skedaddle" and "saddle!"

Jan Allison June 19, 2015 at 5:56 PM ha ha ha great humour Bob:-) hugs Jan xx Robert L. Hinshaw June 19, 2015 at 6:44 PM Thank you, Jan. Glad you enjoyed. Have a splendid weekend - bob h