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Deputy Barney Fife

Don Knotts played the role of Deputy Fife,

   Whose tomfoolery created much strife!

      He bungled all that he did!

         Sheriff Taylor blew his lid,

             Distressed by Barney's screw-ups that were rife!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/1/2013 6:17:00 PM I used to get kind of pissed off watching him. Because I know people that actually act like him and they just drive me crazy!! Thanks for your advice on my poem . I went ahead and put it into that one contest. Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 10/28/2013 11:43:00 AM Don Knotts is one of my all time favorite comedians.. Mostly cuz of hos role as Mr (RALPH) Furley;) I think when I was a little gal I had a semi-crush on him,, LOL.. He sure was a screw up, on the screen.. Poor Deputy Barney... Now I have "The Andy Griffith Show," theme whistle stuck on my mind. Bob H., this is my favorite Limerick from you.. Adding it on my favorite list... HUGS... LINDA Login to Reply

Debbie Guzzi Date: 10/24/2013 7:18:00 PM So nice to read your verse this evening. Light & Love Login to Reply

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 10/23/2013 10:14:00 PM Nice portrayal of Barney with humor, Bob Login to Reply

Leo Larry Amadore Date: 10/23/2013 9:21:00 PM Barney was one of my favorites when I was growing up...although he was surely the epitome of ineptness, his underlying bravery, moral uprightness, and human kindness shone brightly through the comic façade....enjoyed your work.... Login to Reply

David Fisher Date: 10/23/2013 7:47:00 PM I like your Limerick about one of TV's all time funniest characters. Though am glad Barney's not, so I hope, in our local dept. Login to Reply

Kim Merryman Date: 10/23/2013 7:47:00 PM Good limerick, Bob! You certainly portrayed Barney well! Love, Kim Login to Reply