Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Monorhyme

Burly-Que

Now let me be the first to hasten to say,

And all your smirks and snide remarks allay,

That I've never darkened the door of a cabaret,

Where exquisite damsels are on display!

But (I'm told) they don't wear fancy tutus like in a ballet.

Heavens no!  They're scantily clad (I'm told) and they sway!

And of their practiced gyrations (I'm told) there's quite an array!

Their hugging that pole (I'm told) will certainly spin your toupee!

They must be on guard (I'm told) to keep lecherous geezers at bay!

A few bucks slipped in their cleavage (I'm told) is their meager pay!

Shucks!  This has piqued my interest - I must check it out some day!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF,  Retired
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Placed No. 3 in Miranda Lambert's "Burlesque Boutique" Contest - April 2011

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Elaine George April 16, 2011 at 10:38 AM I can't stop laughing. 'will certainily spin your toupee', that has got to be the best line I've heard in a long time. Thanks for making my day. The tears are running down my cheeks I am laughing so hard. Many congrats on your win, Robert. Lainie

Sara Kendrick April 13, 2011 at 2:52 PM Very cleverly done..Congratulations on your win..Sara

Carol Sunshine Brown April 13, 2011 at 5:34 AM Congratulations for your win Bob in the contest "Burlesque Boutique" sponsored by Miranda Lambert. Love, Carol

Gautami Phookan April 13, 2011 at 3:39 AM Many Congratulations Robert on your 3rd place win in this Burlesque Boutique contest.Nice write. Gautami

Andrea Dietrich April 12, 2011 at 11:16 PM I remember this sly one. congratulations, robert, a very well deserved win.

Debbie Guzzi April 12, 2011 at 5:11 PM {so you say ;)} LOL Could write here Congrad's on your win nice to see you stepping out of the norm for you a bit! Congrad's Light & Love Always

John Freeman April 12, 2011 at 4:44 PM Congrats. on third place Bob. Agape, Moses

Carrie Richards April 12, 2011 at 12:35 PM I love the innocence of (I'm told) line!!! Ha ha....that was a delight!! Congrats!!

James Fraser April 12, 2011 at 12:22 PM Many congratulations Robert on your win in Randa's fine contest....:)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 12, 2011 at 9:35 AM Congrats Bob on your dynamic success in the Burlesque contest with this fantastic array of words so spectacular luv.. so happy to see u among the top three biggies luv..

Dr.Ram Mehta April 12, 2011 at 9:13 AM Cngratulations on the third place win in the contest, Bob

Wandering Butterfly April 12, 2011 at 8:41 AM Marvelous, I couldn't stop laughing while reading your entry..CONGRATS Rob...Randa

Nette Onclaud March 19, 2011 at 7:15 AM oh wow, now you have an excuse to have that " first experience" thing watching burlesque, bob... smart, smart and winning luck to you! :) hugggs, nette

Carolyn Devonshire March 17, 2011 at 11:27 AM Nothing at all subtle about the "I'm told," Bob and I found that very witty! Love, Carolyn

Carolyn Devonshire March 17, 2011 at 9:33 AM LOL You convinced yourself to go to the burlesque show just by writing about it. Very funny, Bob (or so I'm told). Wishing you success in Randa's contest! Love, Carolyn

Ralph Taylor March 17, 2011 at 7:54 AM Excellent entry, my friend. Humorous piece. Good luck. By the way, who was it that "told" you all that stuff? I've "heard" it's all true! You guys have a great weekend. God bless. Ralphie

Andrea Dietrich March 16, 2011 at 11:20 PM hahaha, all those sly (I"m told) l lines. Something tells me the man doth backwardly protest too much!!!

Caryl Muzzey March 16, 2011 at 7:34 PM Just too good!! I enjoyed the laugh even at my age. Great write, good luck in the contest. Caryl