Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Enclosed Rhyme

Bob

I had the distinction of being labeled 'Robert' by Mom and Dad.
Somehow that evolved into the moniker I'm known by today,
And the name I prefer, just plain ol' Bob - what more need I say!
I shed the cute name of 'Bobby' when becoming an older lad!

Many chaps through the ages have carried this distinguished name.
Let me list some of the redeeming qualities of us guys,
And I'll leave it to the reader, our attributes to surmise.
Some of us were destined for dismal doom - others to glory and fame!

Bobs tend to "git 'er done" with a minimum of pretension.
Most every Bob is a trusty, reliable and decent sort,
And is just an all-around ordinary good sport.
We like to get lost in the herd thereby attracting less attention!

But, mind you, Bobs when necessary can be rough and tough.
There is nothing flashy or tawdry about us Bobs,
And we detest crude behavior and insufferable snobs!
Furthermore, from nary a soul will we take any guff!

The solid ol' name of 'Bob' means "bright shining fame."
The name 'Bob' is also a palindrome, don't you know,
Easily spelled no matter which way you go,
Something a Clarence, Buford or Wolfgang can't claim!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired

Entry for CT's "What's In Your Name" Contest

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Lindsay Laurie September 25, 2015 at 12:54 AM G'day Robert... from now on, I'll be a callin' yer Bob; Bob - Lindsay

Robert Johnson October 22, 2012 at 10:46 AM You tell em' Bob. :) So nice to hear it from another. Have a great day.

Zzzzz Zzzzz May 24, 2011 at 5:04 AM Entertaining and amusing write, and a deserved winner! Yes, my parents always called me 'Robert' as a boy, but then I usually got 'Rob' from my teens onward. Many work colleagues called me 'Bob' or occasionally 'Bobby' but I don't mind any of these monikers really. Regards, Robert.

James Tate March 7, 2011 at 5:16 AM Belated congrats for your win, Robert.

Michael J. Falotico March 5, 2011 at 7:00 AM Congrats Bob on your 1st place victory!!!

Kash Poet March 5, 2011 at 5:32 AM Wonderful poem Bob!Congrats on your 1st place win!!-kashinath

Joyce Johnson March 4, 2011 at 8:56 AM Great poem for the name game. Love the name Bob. There is certainly nothing pretentious about it. Have known some great ones. Doesn't anyone still call you Bobby? My patient brother Joe still tolerates Joey from his sisters.Congratulations on your great first place. Love, Joyce

Carol Sunshine Brown March 4, 2011 at 4:09 AM Congratulations on your 1st Place win in Linda-Marie's contest Bob. Love, Carol

Tahera Mannan March 3, 2011 at 11:58 PM Your bright and shining fame shines thru your poetry dear Bob. many warm congrats for this win.

Nette Onclaud March 3, 2011 at 4:30 PM so many famous " bobs " around, robert.. now , you're one of them with this top win! happy cheers with hugggs! :) nette

Andrea Dietrich March 3, 2011 at 1:24 PM wow, one that I had missed! this is a very well deserved win indeed. And I feel the same way about his name as you do. It's one of those "pillar of the community" type names and you remind me of my conservative uncle who has that name (conservative in your politics I mean) too bad you are not a Dem like Bobby Kennedy. heehee

Dr.Ram Mehta March 3, 2011 at 11:54 AM Congratulations on the first place win in the contest of Linda, Bob

Carrie Richards March 3, 2011 at 11:20 AM Love it!! I have a brother-in-law named Bob....and all the Bobs I know are great guys!! Congratulations to you "BOB"!!

Francine Roberts March 3, 2011 at 9:33 AM congrats on your first place win in the contest Bob

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 3, 2011 at 9:16 AM Congrats Bob on your first place win in my contest What's In A Name ... superb entry .. thankxx for your support luv..

Gert W. Knop February 22, 2011 at 5:28 AM Well penned, Bob! A fun to read this early Tuesday afternoon! And best of luck in Linda-Marie's contest. I too wrote stories and poems at the age of 16 (like C.L.). Have a great week!...Gert

Kabuteng P.Ink K. February 21, 2011 at 12:15 PM Hi Bob :) Really enjoyed reading this -- you definitely make fine points on your name-- and love that how you say it's a palindrome :D-- plus I learned something new about its meaning too :) wish you the best in Linda's contest :)

Wilma Neels February 21, 2011 at 12:53 AM Please to meet you Bob :) Enjoyed your witty write this morning, made me forget about work hehe.. Okay back to work I go :)

The Situation February 19, 2011 at 9:13 AM you got it bob! except you for got to mintion Robert E. Lee in all this creativity. T. S.

Ralph Taylor February 18, 2011 at 6:42 PM Hi Bob. Skype is a camera (cost about 35 bucks) that's connected to your computer and your able to not only talk to each other but you also see each other. Its like visiting someone in their home. It's really something. The other night I was talking to my son in Utah, My daughter in Upstate NY, My other daughter in another town nearby, my nephew in U.K., My niece in U.K. my Niece in Fla. it was like we were all together in the same room. I'll ask my daughter about msn messenger. Ralph

Ralph Taylor February 18, 2011 at 5:45 PM Hi, Bob. Just wanted to ask you if you have skype. My daughter just gave use one and thought if you had one we could hook up and converse. That is if you wanted to. Lrt me know. Ralphie

Diane Locksley February 17, 2011 at 3:39 PM You sound so down to earth and I really enjoy your writing style. I guess it is okay to call you Bob, right? Good luck in the contest, Diane

Carolyn Devonshire February 17, 2011 at 11:29 AM Such wit in this poem, "Bob." I like the way you describe Bobs as being those who are reliable to get things done. Surely, you will never be a Clarence, Buford or Wolfgang. You had me laughing out loud! Best wishes in the contest, my friend. Love, Carolyn

Ralph Taylor February 17, 2011 at 11:21 AM Excellent entry, my friend, (Bob,Chief, Sarge)I think you got a winner. Good luck. Thanks for your comment on "Nothing". It was silly but I had fun with it. Best to you guys. Have a great weekend. Ralphie.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 17, 2011 at 7:05 AM thankxx for supporting my current contest Bob and good luck.. will read fully as judging time draws closer luv..

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