Clip Joints

Used to be I got haircuts for two bits,

      Along with a shave and hair tonic spritz,

          From the barber bawdy jokes

               Juicy gossip from town blokes!

                    Now for twelve bucks a clip is all I gits!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Allison Avatar
April 5, 2014 at 3:13 PM
Fabulous Limerick Robert, Hugs Jan x
Johnson Avatar
March 12, 2014 at 1:23 PM
Very clever Limerick Robert. The words seem to have a natural placement. Tis a shame everything is so expensive. That being said, the barber's got to make a living too Huh? Peace. :)
Collins Avatar
February 24, 2014 at 9:00 AM
I guess that's why so many shave their heads. love, Kathy
Kendrick Avatar
February 22, 2014 at 3:03 PM
Cute one and you are getting a very inexpensive cut for that price..Enjoyed reading this one today..Your visit to my page was encouraging..How are you two?..Sara
Harrell Avatar
February 19, 2014 at 7:53 AM
Your poems are so funny, Bob. I am jealous. Men's hair cuts are always cheaper than women's. You guys are so simple! Enjoyed :)
Pettit Avatar
February 18, 2014 at 7:24 PM
Tha't what inflation does to everyone and the economy. Another great write, Sarge!
Hamilton Avatar
February 18, 2014 at 5:48 PM
wonderful very funny limerick Bob Kudos hugs (7)
Amadore Avatar
February 18, 2014 at 10:46 AM
Oh yes! I can clearly remember the years when, as a child, I enjoyed 75 cent haircuts.....but, alas, those days are gone...I enjoyed your poem.
Kayode Avatar
February 18, 2014 at 6:49 AM
I trust you bob h,quality is your logo,I'm proud to associate with you.Great limerick.
Sivey Avatar
February 17, 2014 at 9:31 PM
My grandfather uses the barber here in town, and her gets a senior cut for $10 plus tip here! I get my cut from a salon for $10 myself, and that includes a tip...so I don't go to the barber! If I remember correctly the barbers don't shave you anymore, I wish they did that because I would go to that! I really loved reading this tremendous write this evening! What a lovely piece, Great Work!!
Smith Avatar
February 17, 2014 at 8:32 PM
Nice Limerick..That's if you can find a good one for $12....I really enjoyed this Robert
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