Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Rhyme

Dandy Don Johnson

Here's to you, Dandy Don, ol' mate!

   We in Soup jes' think you're great!

Ye who dwell in the land of the dingo,

   'ave learned us to speak native Aussie lingo!

Our kindest regards to yer dog Bungeye Jack.

   'e does a kindness in warmin' yer back!

Don't tipple too much good ol' Foster Brew,

   For like a boomerang, 'twill come back to nettle you!

Keep on crankin' out them ballads fer our delight,'

   And ol' Bob Hopeless'll see what he can write.

It's gittin' late so I'm gonna knock off and hit the hay.

   Take care of yerself and Bungeye Jack and fer now, G'Day!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired

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Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 5, 2011 at 9:34 PM BOB U CAN VIEW MY BLOG..I WAS ABLE TO UPLOAD ERIC'S AIR FORCE PHOTO FROM MY CELL PHONE WHICH HE SENT ME EARLY TODAY.. BLOG ENTITLED: SALUE TO MY SON ..ERIC EDWARD... LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS LUV..

Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 5, 2011 at 1:39 PM DON IS ZORRO IN DISGUISE BOB..HAHA.. A WONDERFUL TRIBUTE TO A FELLOW POET AND FRIEND.. WHO HAS SOME SULTRY LINGO IN HIS POETRY AND IS A REAL 'DON' WITH THE LADIES OF THE SOUP.. THANKXX FOR YOUR LOVELY COMMENTS..U KNOW HOW I LUV ALLITERATION LUV.. HAPPY HOLIDAY..

Zzzzz Zzzzz September 5, 2011 at 9:41 AM A good, fun write, Bob. I've been away from the Soup for almost a month, so it's a belated congratulations on your BIG win in the important international contest! It is always nice to win contests, but this is a real BIGGIE! For the record, I consider you to be THE BEST story-teller-poet on the whole of the Soup! Well done indeed! Regards, Robert.

Elizabeth Wesley September 4, 2011 at 10:52 PM Boy, I hope Don gets to read this! It will set his ol' aussie heart to breakin' !!!

Doris Culverhouse September 4, 2011 at 9:14 PM witty, amusing poetry....Don is a pleasure to have around he makes life interesting. Almost as good as you!! Oh I live in west central Georgia and we have been in a drought....it is still a slow rain falling right now and I pray for much more.

Wilma Neels September 4, 2011 at 4:30 PM Two souls that add some color to the Soup each with their unique style.. Absolutely enjoyed this Bob.. Fine tribute to Don ;)

Carolyn Devonshire September 4, 2011 at 4:20 PM Got a great kick out of this tribute to our beloved Don Johnson, Bob. But YOU will never be "Bob Hopeless. You are a fount of hope and inspiration to many of us and I am fortunate to have you as my friend. Love, Carolyn

Tony Lane September 4, 2011 at 8:09 AM Here, here. It had to be said and it was said well. Tony

Robert A. Dufresne September 4, 2011 at 7:38 AM great tribute to an indispensible poet on the soup from another of the same! on ya Bob! : )

Nancy Jones September 3, 2011 at 9:38 PM Cheers to you... both!