Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

An Eagle's Wise Decision

Mused the eagle soaring through the air

   "Well! What is that I see way down there?"

      'Twas a hare and rattlesnake

         "I think the hare I'd best take!"

            His flight skill earned him the croix de guerre!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Justcallme Britt June 12, 2012 at 5:06 AM Percolating HAHA I LOVE that word! Seriously, I absolutely admire people like you. It is more than just your poetry. You are an INSPIRATION! 81 and you STILL continue to serve our people even through your poetry on this website. You deserve more than praise! Take care. I look up to people like you <3 Justcallme Britt June 12, 2012 at 5:07 AM *more than just your military service*

Gwendolen Song June 9, 2012 at 9:49 PM Love the French phrase in there too! Like the angle u took on this one...from the sky! Gwendolen

Andrea Dietrich June 9, 2012 at 7:56 PM hahaha, Good thing he left the rattler alone!!

Poet Destroyer A June 9, 2012 at 12:02 PM Bob H., awe..wise choice.. I bet the eagle was female... he he he! fun limerick..pd

James Peranteau June 9, 2012 at 5:52 AM This is fantastic Robert ! I love the assimilation! For the lay, who must look up, "croix de guerre", the write has a double meaning. And for you and your fellow USAF, it is a resounding poem ! Great write dear poet ! Have a wonderful weekend my friend ! Much love, james

Sara Kendrick June 8, 2012 at 6:42 PM Great hero that Eagle..Won many battles..Enjoyed reading your great work..Thanks for stopping by..Your presence is always uplifting..Croix De Guerre a French metal of honor ...Great one to find to rhyme with there..Sara