Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Senryu

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William Tell 'tis said

     Split an apple on son's head

          Son nearly dropped dead

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Placed No. 9 in Carol Brown's "Apples? Oranges?" Contest - May 2011

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Andrea Dietrich May 29, 2011 at 11:28 PM Loved this rhyming senryu, Robert. Congrats on your win.

Nette Onclaud May 28, 2011 at 11:55 PM yeayyy! funs cheers for winning well, robert..:) huggs

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 28, 2011 at 8:46 PM Congrats Bob on a super win in Carol's contest.. another beauty luv.. enjoy.. we are down seashore for three days..oh so great..90 plus degrees..luv it..

Barbara Gorelick May 28, 2011 at 8:45 PM Oh, this made me laugh..good going Mr Bob..congrats on your win..BG Funny thing.. we went to the archery range today..seriously..BG

Dr.Ram Mehta May 28, 2011 at 4:13 PM My congratulations on the win in the contest of carol, Bob

Gautami Phookan May 28, 2011 at 2:02 PM Congrats Robert, love this very intelligent write. this is an absolutely feel good one...

Kash Poet May 28, 2011 at 11:25 AM Witty write here Robert.Congrats on your win...

John Freeman May 28, 2011 at 6:53 AM Robert, good to see in the winner's circle. Agape, Moses

Judy Konos May 28, 2011 at 6:29 AM Congratulations

Carol Sunshine Brown May 28, 2011 at 5:58 AM Congratulations on your placement in my contest Bob. I thank you so much for supporting my contest. Love, Carol

Ralph Taylor May 25, 2011 at 8:01 PM Outstanding entry, Bob. You got a winner. Good luck. Ralphie

Andrea Dietrich May 22, 2011 at 9:00 PM I sure remember that tale, good way to tell it!

Debbie Guzzi May 20, 2011 at 5:51 PM Ok I'm laughin hon but NOT senyu RHYME senyru 5/7/5 OR LESS irony/ personal event/ love ..could morph into a good limerick? Light & Love

Carolyn Devonshire May 20, 2011 at 2:55 PM I would have died of fright at the sight of the arrow approaching, Bob. Awesome entry for Carol's contest. She always comes up with great themes! Wishing you success. Love, Carolyn

Dr.Ram Mehta May 20, 2011 at 2:39 PM Hahahah what a frolicsome and innocent humor, Bob