Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Clerihew

Dabbling With Clerihews

COLUMBUS

Signore Christopher Columbus came up with a wacky notion.
He claimed he could reach India by crossing the Atlantic Ocean!
"Just think of all them spices and gold! We ain't got nothin' to lose!"
Queen Isabella thought him nuts but reluctantly funded the cruise.

LT COLONEL CUSTER

Arrogant Custer thought he was the greatest thing since the invention of dynamite!
He took on Sitting Bull who outnumbered him two to one which wasn't very bright.
He led the Seventh Cavalry to disaster ne'er to answer another morning roll call!
'Yellow Hair' proved that old Biblical admonition, "Pride goeth before the fall!"

MOSES

Moses led the Israelites up out of Egypt through the desert to the Promised Land.
He hesitated but God roared, "You the man, Mo!" placing a magic staff in his hand!
So Moses with resolute stride led the Israelites to the land of milk and honey,
Muttering to himself, "Damned if I'll ever do this again for any amount of money!"

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Gwendolen Song January 14, 2012 at 11:41 AM Hey Bob..go back and reread my Rosa Parks poem..tell me your honest opinion..It isn't as funny as yours...u are the PRO-FESSION-AL but it is my very first. Give me some critical feedback...does it need to be humorous..? I could have easily turned it into a limerick. Dang,...these ones of yours are amazing! Gwendolen Gwendolen Song January 14, 2012 at 11:42 AM i meant to write...my very first clerihew...

Don Johnson July 16, 2011 at 6:02 PM The poet lurks in thee, the searching one can look an see, let it out babe, let it come, the words n ye are one! Hehehe great verse here mate changes me snikering rate to laughter. John Cash said he werent a fan of Custer, somethin bout 12,000 warriors waiting:( they was unanticipated. smiling still, Don

Judy Ball July 12, 2011 at 7:46 PM Really enjoyed this one. Lots of history and told "tongue-in-cheek" A good write my friend. God Bless, JB

James Foulk July 11, 2011 at 10:36 AM a great write very creative my the master himself, but don't think Mosses would have cussed, do you?

Ralph Taylor July 10, 2011 at 2:22 PM Great piece, my friend. LOL Very interesting. Been watching the Womens U.S Open golf tourn at The Broadmoor out your way. The just put it on a wx delay. Your wx ain't too good I guess. Hear a lot of thunder. Una still the same. Two doc appts tomorrow. Best to you and Vera. Una says thanks for your thoughts. Ralphie

Sunflower Poetess July 10, 2011 at 11:51 AM This is a very good comedy about these historic figures. Still laughing! Thanks for your kind comments on my poems. Agape, Glenna

Red Fiery July 10, 2011 at 2:49 AM i can't stop now...this one made me laugh ! A very new concept, well crafted work........u did a marvellous job

Beatrice Boyle July 9, 2011 at 11:13 PM Thanks for my laugh for the day...it hit the spot ! Can't wait to see what you wil come up with next! Bea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 9, 2011 at 8:15 PM well very impressive Bob ..I luv them all but Moses is best .. wonderfully creative and good job on the Italian luv..

Barbara Gorelick July 9, 2011 at 7:53 PM You crack me up with your inventive writes...soup mail... Ill bet this is the first time COlumbus, Custer and Moses were all featured in the same poem...lol.BG

Robert A. Dufresne July 9, 2011 at 6:51 PM interesting set of dabbling with the clerihews, Bob .Bet you had fun with them . entertaining for me. Way to go