Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

All They Wanted Was a Drink!

Two little aliens from Mars,
Descended to Earth from the stars.
Just wanting a drink,
They never did think,
Of the panic they caused in the bars!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Placed No. 3 in Out Of This World Limerick Contest
Co-authored by Vera Selena Hinshaw

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Dr.Ram Mehta April 5, 2010 at 6:10 AM Congrats on the win. Ienjoyed the humour

Jimmy Anderson March 24, 2010 at 10:15 PM Hey Bob, Congratulations on your win in the contest. ...I've asked Audrey to post this comment on my behalf. ....Jimmy

Andrea Dietrich March 24, 2010 at 3:37 PM that was really good, Robert. Congrats!

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen March 23, 2010 at 4:33 AM Funny! Very funny! And oh what a panic it was. Congratulations Robert, on your win in New Contest: Out of this World Limericks! Sponsored by: Carolyn Devonshire. I’m doubling over with laughter! I must say, it is a fun way to start the day. Laughingly, Dane Ann

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen March 23, 2010 at 4:32 AM Funny! Very funny! Congratulations Robert, on your win in New Contest: Out of this World Limericks! Sponsored by: Carolyn Devonshire. I’m doubling over with laughter! I must say, it is a fun way to start the day. Laughingly, Dane Ann

Mitch White March 22, 2010 at 7:48 AM So funny Robert- bar hopping aliens lolCongrats

John Freeman March 21, 2010 at 11:25 AM Congratulations on a much deserved win Robert. Agape, Moses

Robert A. Dufresne March 20, 2010 at 10:08 AM Back in the service ..I've seen them in there, Robert! Fact is ..I think I bought em a drink!Cool poem...congrats to you!

Noel Villarosa March 20, 2010 at 1:28 AM A sudden fear from the unexpected, very funny Limerick and congratulations to you Robert. (^_^) Noel.

Jessica Arteaga March 19, 2010 at 11:22 PM i know i would panic myself! congrats on your placement!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 19, 2010 at 7:07 PM A big congrats Bob on your winning poem and placement in the Limerick contest.. enjoy your special win ..luv.. "Sweetheart"

Joyce Johnson March 19, 2010 at 4:55 PM This is really cute. Congratulations on your win. Joyce

James Marshall Goff March 19, 2010 at 3:10 PM perfect limerick! Chief! well deserved win! jimbo

James Fraser March 19, 2010 at 12:11 PM Congratulations Robert on your fine win in Carolyn's wonderful contest, this is a cracker >> James

Carolyn Devonshire March 19, 2010 at 10:21 AM I can only imagine the frenzy these aliens would create in our bars, Bob. Great limerick! Congrats on your success in my contest. Love, Carolyn

Ralph Taylor March 11, 2010 at 7:12 AM Ha Ha - good one Bob!

Danny Nunn March 11, 2010 at 3:30 AM Better than seeing pink elephants, I liked this one, good write..thanks on Sweat lodge..Danny

June Ellen Smith March 10, 2010 at 6:17 PM Thanks for the laugh. You have a good talent. Ellen

Faleshia Murphy March 10, 2010 at 2:51 PM VERY FUNNY I ENJOYED THIS GOOD JOB FALESHIA

Barbara Gorelick March 10, 2010 at 2:42 PM Oh this is so funny..start writing your acccptance speech..this is a winner. Thanks for your comment on Musings..I think I got it fixed...Im old..what can I say. BG

T.L. Drover March 10, 2010 at 2:28 PM Awesome! I love it. Funny and there is a lot happening in those five little lines. Great poem :-)

Skat A March 10, 2010 at 2:25 PM oh my GOD!! I think I have only read your work. Never something so short. I do have to say I love your limerick. In my own honest opinion I am going to say "Boy I am a sucker for limericks". This is the best one I have read by far..I like the whole aliens, panic bar going on...IRMA