Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Cletus O'Toole's Dismal Army Career

Cletus O'Toole was a hopeless recruit

   Cletus cared for the army not one hoot

      He was the sergeants bane

         And deemed their rules inane

            He was asked to leave and given the boot

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Gershon Wolf November 14, 2019 at 3:05 PM Official reason for discharge: "Not even halfway did Cletus meet us!" LOL. Looking forward to Cletus' next escapade, Bob. Smiles, Gershon

Jennifer Proxenos November 12, 2019 at 11:54 AM No Court Marshall, lucky guy and lucky you he was given the boot! A fun limerick. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Lindsay Laurie November 11, 2019 at 7:16 PM G'day Bob …. seems old Cletus would be a hindrance watching your back so it's toodle-oo Cletus - thanks Bob - Lindsay