Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Couplet

Easy For You To Say, Admiral

Admiral Farragut sailed into Mobile Bay with his reluctant crew!

The bay was strewn with tons of torpedoes and apprehension grew!

"Sail on! Sail on!, ye mighty Hartford ship!" was Farragut's battle cry!

"We'll blast them Rebel ships to 'ell!  Men, 'tis yer duty to do er die!"

'Twas then he uttered those immortal words that'll live forever and a day:

"Damn the torpedoes!  Full steam ahead!" - and with that it was 'anchors aweigh'!

Tars fearing for their souls exclaimed, "That's easy fer that ol' poop to say!"

But with clenched teeth they dashed ahead and won the Battle of Mobile Bay!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Lucilla Carrillo June 20, 2013 at 5:05 PM This is great and I'm glad that they won. Thanks for sharing...... Lucilla

James Horn June 18, 2013 at 7:30 PM This was a great poem. Lots of feeling, emotion and sentiment. Also, thanks for your great comments about my Bennie Goodman poem. I wrote this for my neighbor down the street whose father played for Goodman.

Shadow Hamilton June 17, 2013 at 5:26 AM a fine tribute poem to those who serve written from the heart you should be proud excellent poem Shadow x

Suzanne Delaney June 16, 2013 at 8:21 PM Enjoyed this little piece of history. I have written poems dedicated to men on ships. We thank you for your Service. SuZ

Poet Destroyer A June 16, 2013 at 6:19 AM Good morning Bob H., Wishing every Father on the soup a Happy Father's Day.... xox...Linda

Judy Konos June 14, 2013 at 3:40 PM VERY KQQL