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Daniel Boone

Atop the pate of old Daniel Boone, Was worn the pelt of a deceased raccoon. Despite his bizarre chapeau, with him you daren't trifle, Since Dan'l was quick-on-the-draw with his Kentucky rifle! Entry for Kim Merryman's "Cleri-who?" Contest (28 May 2015) Tied for First Place in the contest.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/5/2015 12:49:00 PM

Wit your forte..Enjoyed reading your winner..Congrats..Sara

Paul Callus

Date: 6/3/2015 4:40:00 PM

Pleased to be back with very merited congratulations, Bob! A medal winner, too:) // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/3/2015 12:01:00 PM

hands down, bob.. huge congrats!

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 6/3/2015 12:26:00 PM

Thank you, nette - always great to hear from you - bob h

Viv Wigley

Date: 6/2/2015 11:49:00 PM

Congrats on your win,Robert. As a kid, I tried this but with a squirrel. Drove me nuts. Regards, Viv

Skat A

Date: 6/2/2015 10:24:00 PM

Love this one Bob, congrats on your Cleri-who :) WIN.... SKAT

Shirley Rebstock

Date: 6/2/2015 5:40:00 PM

Congratulations / well done

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/2/2015 5:26:00 PM

really nice one, Robert. I am glad to finally see your winning clerihew. Congrats!

Eve Roper

Date: 6/2/2015 5:19:00 PM

Robert, good pen, congratulations on your win :~) Hugs Eve

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 6/2/2015 8:43:00 PM

Thank you so much, Eve. I cherish your comments and support - bob h

Seren Roberts

Date: 6/2/2015 4:38:00 PM

Nice one john .....congrats ....Seren

Jan Allison

Date: 6/2/2015 4:19:00 PM

Dropping back with my congratulations Bob:-) Hugs jan xx

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 6/2/2015 4:31:00 PM

Many thx, Jan - I always cherish your comments - bob

Sandra Haight

Date: 6/2/2015 4:07:00 PM

Nicely done, Robert! Congrats on your top win! Sandra

Kim Merryman

Date: 6/2/2015 3:53:00 PM

Bob, congrats on taking top spot in my contest! I laughed out loud when I read your second line. You did ol' Dan'l proud! Excellent clerihew! Love, Kim

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 6/2/2015 4:29:00 PM

Kim, many thx for considering my entry in your contest worthy of recognition. I hope to participate in other contests that you may sponsor - bob h

Paul Callus

Date: 5/29/2015 5:05:00 PM

I love this one, Robert!! You aptly describe Boone in just a few words. #7 That deceased raccoon brings this Clerihew to life! // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/29/2015 3:49:00 AM

this was totally fun, bob.. with that kind of great humor, i wonder how you got into a strict military career.. lol and huggs!

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 5/28/2015 11:21:00 PM

G'day Robert... why did these frontiersmen wear animals on their head? You'd think they would make a good target for a hunter lying in wait. Thank you Robert - Lindsay

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/28/2015 4:57:00 PM

ha! i love this one, bob! the "deceased raccoon" line cracked me up!

Samual Ronthorpe

Date: 5/28/2015 2:07:00 PM

Robert, very good write. I haven't tried this form yet, you make it look easy. A+. Good luck in the contest, but you really don't need it. Well done. -- *Sam I Am*

Skat A

Date: 5/28/2015 1:31:00 PM

good luck in contest

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 5/28/2015 4:46:00 PM

Thank you Skat - clerihews are fun to write. Best to you - bob h

Laura Leiser

Date: 5/28/2015 12:37:00 PM

Fun Clerihew, Robert! This is a great form of poetry that I like :)

Jan Allison

Date: 5/28/2015 10:39:00 AM

ha ha ha great one Bob:-) Good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 5/28/2015 10:47:00 AM

I have written one Bob but I have already posted 2 contest poems today and try to limit the amount I post in a day so the others get read:-) Depends how quickly the contest is filling! :-) Hugs jan xx

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 5/28/2015 10:41:00 AM

Thanks, Jan - Clerihews are fun to write - take good care - bob