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