Booze Patrol

Carrie Nation was renown for her scorn

For the havoc caused by john barleycorn

She wielded her axe causing dire consternation

Wrecking bars with what she termed a "hatchitation"

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Guzzi Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 3:22 PM
grin BOY I haven't heard that name in a "coons age!" congrad's on your win!
Brown Avatar
September 21, 2010 at 5:29 AM
Congratulations Bob on your win in John Freeman's contest "Giggle Poetry Contest # 2". Love, Carol
Dufresne Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 5:38 PM
wondrful win Robert! congrats to you!
Culverhouse Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 2:57 PM
funny one, big number one!!
Neels Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 1:56 PM
Bob, congrats on your awesome win in the contest. Enjoy the week ahead ;)
Fraser Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 6:06 AM
Many congratulations Robert on your win in John's contest, nice one >> James
Mehta Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 4:43 AM
Congratulations on this super write, Bob
Sweetheart Avatar
September 18, 2010 at 5:26 PM
Congrats Bob on your number one poem in the Giggles Poetry contest.. an awesome piece.. enjoy your top notch top spot luv..
Roberts Avatar
September 18, 2010 at 5:13 PM
congrats on your win in the contest Robert
Taylor Avatar
September 18, 2010 at 1:35 PM
Another win, Sarge. Heartiest congrats. Awesome write. Have a super weekend. Ralphie
Haick Avatar
September 18, 2010 at 9:20 AM
Congratulations once more, Robert! Enjoy your win with this fine Clerihew. Peace, Audrey
Freeman Avatar
September 18, 2010 at 9:06 AM
Oh Yes! One lady booze patron! Congratulations Robert on this unique job, on the #1 Clerihew, and thanks for your support. Agape, Moses
Johnson Avatar
September 18, 2010 at 8:03 AM
Did she ever end in jail? Congratualtions robert on your no. 1 win in the giggle contest. Love, Joyce
Anderson Avatar
September 13, 2010 at 1:22 PM
I'm sorry this comes late, Bob..But I do appreciate your kind comments. ...Thnx, Jimmy
Taylor Avatar
September 3, 2010 at 11:58 AM
Excellent entry, Chief. Good luck. Ralphie
A   Avatar
September 2, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Love it Bob H., enjoyed and good lick in the contes,..p.d.,,,, s- mail
Kendrick Avatar
September 2, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Reads like a winner to me..Good luck in the contest with this great write...Have a great afternoon filled with inspiration..Sara
Brown Avatar
September 2, 2010 at 5:25 AM
I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Robert. I will not be reading poetry for a few days as I will be gone from Friday until Monday. I look forward to reading more of your poetry when I return. I wish you a weekend filled with good health, love, and loads of inspiration. Love and Blessings, Carol
Mehta Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 7:34 PM
Very funny, full of humors and well worded write for John's contest, Bob
Haick Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 7:03 PM
Congratulations on your win with this Clerihew, Bob! Just got in and stopped to visit. Thanks for your kind comments, always. Peace, Audrey
Culverhouse Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 6:51 PM
funny one and congrats on tthe win!! GReat work!
A  Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 6:23 PM
Like the ryhming of this one Bob H., very fun, enjoyed your write today, good luck on the contest*luv~SKAT
Devonshire Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 6:08 PM
Very witty, Bob. Best wishes in John's contest! Love, Carolyn
Roberts Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 5:47 PM
cute one, good luck in the contest
Sweetheart Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 4:47 PM
OH so funny and a great play on words Bob .. super good luck in Moses contest..luv..
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