Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Footle

Bank Heist

Clyde Shanks
Robs banks

With gal
Named Sal

For tasks
Wear masks

Take loot
And scoot

Foot race
Cops chase

Both caught
All naught

Both ruffed
And cuffed

To jail
No bail

Court date
Learned fate

Judge tough
No guff

To pen
For ten

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Alexis Y. July 31, 2020 at 7:56 PM Hi Robert, I like the “ footle” form. You did good with the form. Nice flow and rhymes from to start to finish. Well done:-) Alexis Robert L. Hinshaw August 1, 2020 at 11:22 AM Thanks Alexis. Had fun pulling this one together. Best to you and stay safe - Bob

Michael Tor July 9, 2020 at 10:38 PM Love this write Bob.

Jennifer Proxenos July 7, 2020 at 11:08 AM A clever footle -- like it very much - very well penned my friend. Think I'll give it a go. Blessings, Jennifer. Robert L. Hinshaw July 7, 2020 at 11:13 AM Thank you, Jenn. They are fun to concoct but very challenging. Bob

Kim Rodrigues July 4, 2020 at 3:04 PM Well done footle!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 2, 2020 at 9:22 PM Hah! Awesome feat of Footle. Enjoyed! xomo Robert L. Hinshaw July 4, 2020 at 3:53 PM Thank you, P.T. - glad you enjoyed. Hope your 4th of July is going well - Bob H

Arturo Michael July 2, 2020 at 7:13 PM Well done...I enjoyed...no time to waste

Gershon Wolf July 2, 2020 at 6:52 PM Gosh, what a tough judge! I'd hate to have to write for 10 years, esp. with a pen! … lol. Thanks, Bob!

Tom Cunningham July 2, 2020 at 5:15 PM Loved them Bob, I put one on today, first attempt. Tom Robert L. Hinshaw July 2, 2020 at 6:06 PM I read it Tom and you did a great job! They are a challenge to concoct but fun to write. Keep 'em coming! Bob

Anne-Lise Andresen July 2, 2020 at 4:40 PM Really fun and great done, Bob :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Robert L. Hinshaw July 2, 2020 at 4:53 PM Thank you, Anne Lise. Great to hear from you. Stay safe. Bob

Panagiota Romios July 2, 2020 at 4:36 PM OMG, Bob. Terrific Footie. I never tried this form Amazing! You told an entire plot with a minimum of words. Truly awesome. Congratulations. Sincerely, Pangie xx Robert L. Hinshaw July 2, 2020 at 4:54 PM Thank you, Pangie: They are a challenge to write but challenges keep me writing. Best on you - Bob