Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Brain Dead

He had earned a black belt in tae kwon do

   Breaking slabs of concrete with his big toe

      And butting planks with his head

         Had left him nearly brain dead

            Glazed eyes resulted from many a blow

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Placed No. 7 in Linda-Marie's "Let's Limerick" Contest - October 2010

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Joyce Johnson October 15, 2010 at 10:41 PM Great work Robert. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Andrea Dietrich October 13, 2010 at 8:43 PM Very cute, robert. Congratulations to you. LUv, Andrea

Carol Sunshine Brown October 12, 2010 at 11:04 AM Congratulations on your win Bob in Linda-Marie's contest "Let's Limerick". Love, Carol

John Freeman October 12, 2010 at 8:10 AM Congratulations pardner on your poem's top ten win. Agape, Moses

Dr Hitendra Mehta October 12, 2010 at 5:15 AM congrats on win..... Luv/best wishes ... Hitendra Mehta

Dr.Ram Mehta October 12, 2010 at 3:14 AM Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest, Bob

Francine Roberts October 11, 2010 at 11:27 PM great entry, congrats on your win in the contest

Linda-Marie Sweetheart October 11, 2010 at 9:05 PM Congrats Bob on your success in my Limerick contest with this awesome entry.. appreciate your continued support with luv.. and the great explanation of the poem.. a worthy cause ..luv..thankxxx...

Sidney Hall Mad Poet October 11, 2010 at 8:25 PM Hey Robert this is an excellent Limerick.

Doris Culverhouse October 10, 2010 at 7:28 PM sounds bad...that is a real problem i hear with fighters and such. that one guy killed his family...so sad.

Caryl Muzzey October 10, 2010 at 7:08 PM A fabulous Limerick! This is diffinitely a winner, I enjoyed the read, too good. Good luck in the contest. Caryl

Ralph Taylor October 10, 2010 at 6:24 PM Outstanding entry, my friend. Good luck. Thanks for reading my postings. Hope you enjoyed your visit. Have a great week. Ralphie

Andrea Dietrich October 10, 2010 at 5:34 PM Good limerick, Robert. You are good at humor, naturally!!!

Carolyn Devonshire October 10, 2010 at 4:25 PM How DO people break concrete slabs with their toes, Bob? Tae Kwon do is a mystery to me and I got a great laugh from your poem. Best wishes for success in the contest.. Made it to Jersey safely, my friend. Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart October 10, 2010 at 3:18 PM Cool one Bob and I was thinking of u today ... sorry about those Broncos losing.... they looked good late in the game... good luck in my contest luv... glad u took the plunge...luv to Vera ..now..

Francine Roberts October 10, 2010 at 3:17 PM good luck in the contest with this sporty limerick

Carrie Richards October 10, 2010 at 2:52 PM Owwwww!! That's got to hurt a little!! Funny one, Robert! :)

Michael J. Falotico October 10, 2010 at 2:45 PM Nice entry my friend, should do well...Michael