Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Cuckoo Clock-Maker Fritz

Clock-maker Fritz lived in Bavaria

   He was known as best in that area

      It was cuckoo clocks he made

         None were better at that trade

            Cuckoo was he, prone to hysteria

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Andrea Dietrich April 30, 2021 at 5:00 PM fun to read one of your poems again, Robert, and thanks for stopping by mine.

Lindsay Laurie April 29, 2021 at 9:09 PM G'day Bob ... very interesting. Were cuckoo clocks named after the bird or the clock maker. I think you pointed this out Bob - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf April 29, 2021 at 5:07 PM Fritz sounds sane to me! :) gw

Judy Ball April 29, 2021 at 11:36 AM Too funny Robert. Needed a smile today, you gave me one. Thanks bunches. God Bless, JB Robert L. Hinshaw April 29, 2021 at 3:00 PM It makes me happy to learn this bit of nonsense gave you a smile, Judy. Best to you - Bob

Demetrios Trifiatis April 29, 2021 at 7:12 AM Hilarious, dearest Robert. Blessings Robert L. Hinshaw April 29, 2021 at 10:08 AM Glad it gave you a laugh, Demetrios. I read all your poems but please forgive me for not commenting as often as I should. God Bless - Bob H

Robert Pettit April 28, 2021 at 5:25 PM Hello again, Sarge! This is a fabulous write that reminded me of the James Cagney movie "One, Two, Three". Robert L. Hinshaw April 29, 2021 at 10:07 AM Thank you, Robert. Best to you - Bob

Panagiota Romios April 28, 2021 at 2:24 PM Bothy hysterical and charming. Bob.. Pangie xx Robert L. Hinshaw April 28, 2021 at 2:27 PM Thank you - happy you enjoyed and as always thanks for your support and encouragement - Bob

Daniel Turner April 28, 2021 at 1:29 PM Well done Robert. I think time makes us all a little cuckoo. Robert L. Hinshaw April 28, 2021 at 1:56 PM Thank you Daniel for your kind comment, support and encouragement - Bob H

Ilene Bauer April 28, 2021 at 12:05 PM ha! very funny, bob! love the rhymes... Robert L. Hinshaw April 28, 2021 at 1:55 PM Glad it gladdened your day, Ilene. Don't know what I'd do without Rhyme Zone and its help in rhyming! Thanks for stopping by - Bob H

Kim Rodrigues April 28, 2021 at 11:39 AM LOL...a real cuckooooo! Robert L. Hinshaw April 28, 2021 at 1:53 PM Thank you so much, Kim - glad it gave you a laff. Take great care Bob

Alexis Y. April 28, 2021 at 11:17 AM Lol! Robert, Good wordplay in your clever and funny Limerick. I enjoyed the read. Have a great day:-Alexis

Tom Cunningham April 28, 2021 at 11:08 AM Lol, loved it Robert, he had plenty of time for it (groan). Hope you're keeping well. Tom. What are the chances of that, my captcha was CUC

Kim Merryman April 28, 2021 at 10:44 AM A fantastic limerick, Robert! I enjoyed it. Hope you are doing well! Blessings, Kim M