Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Cure For Frog In the Throat

Clyde was harassed by a frog in his throat

   Chances of finding a cure was remote

      But much to ol' Clyde's surprise

         Doc said feed it a few flies

            Proving to be the perfect antidote

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Robert Johnson September 13, 2012 at 3:47 PM Gagged that frog to death.

Gwendolen Song September 10, 2012 at 4:30 PM Yes, a new medical breakthru written in rhyme!! This is a total hoot, Mr. Hinshaw! You are such a fabulous limerick-ist...(did I invent a new word?)...ps...found out our Snippets came out today..I am honored to be surrounded by awesome talent such as u in my first published work...Congrats on Snippets, Robert..! gwendolen

Cecilia Macfarlane September 6, 2012 at 9:25 AM Love this and your wit! Made me smile! Hugs

Jack Horne September 4, 2012 at 2:41 PM LOL, had a much needed Monday chuckle here, my friend. Hope you are both having a great day

Doris Culverhouse September 4, 2012 at 2:09 PM grossly funny....lol

Wilma Neels September 3, 2012 at 1:34 PM Bob trust you to make me laugh with your wit.. Enjoyed this tonight! How are you doing? ;) love Wilma

Andrea Dietrich September 1, 2012 at 12:03 PM so cute. I have been seeing so many frog poems lately. gosh there is not a contest on them, is there??

Kabuteng P.Ink K. September 1, 2012 at 11:26 AM I read your comments Bob, no worries :) I will keep this in mind the next time I get that froggy in my throat :) Thanks!

Kabuteng P.Ink K. September 1, 2012 at 9:55 AM Ahh, why oh why did I read this too late, dear Bob?! I had a frog in my throat a week ago! tsk, tsk I guess I should spend more time here so I won't miss writes such as yours! This honestly made me smile, thank you. And I continue to keep Vera in my prayers... Enjoy your weekend and thank you for passing by my poem as well!

Robert Pettit September 1, 2012 at 12:00 AM Doc sounds like a quack. Good limerick poem as usual, Bob.

Delysia Hendricks August 31, 2012 at 9:10 PM hahaha. Nice one, Robert. Thanks for the chuckle. Have yourself a good weekend. :)

Elizabeth Wesley August 31, 2012 at 6:15 PM Arrgh! tastes terrible,I'd rather have the frog!

S.Jagathsimhan Nair August 31, 2012 at 4:12 PM very witty and cute ...enjoyed...! jag

Cindy Cayton August 31, 2012 at 3:57 PM hmmmm... good thoughts, nice poem. I like it! Have a blessed weekend! Cindy Lu

Russell Sivey August 31, 2012 at 3:54 PM ha ha, this is quite the funny Limerick my friend! I really enjoyed this clever poem of yours! You sure do know how to entertain us poets with your delightful poetry! What a glorious piece, Great Work!!

Anne-Lise Andresen August 31, 2012 at 3:50 PM Love it bob......lol.... well done!!!! - Have a beautiful weekend! - oxox big hug to you // Anne-Lise :)