Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Fiddler On the Roof

There once was an odd fiddler on the roof

     Townsfolk thought of him as the village goof

          He was a nuisance and pain

               But for finding him insane

                    The onus was theirs for burden of proof

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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James Foulk July 1, 2011 at 11:08 AM a fine creative Limerick, enjoyed reading. thank you for commenting on The Silence of a Falling Star.

James Fraser June 23, 2011 at 11:42 AM Fine Limerick Robert, love it - enjoyable piece :)

Wandering Butterfly June 21, 2011 at 7:09 AM Keen and Ingenious work with this one Bob, great work, thanks for your kind word on my poem "Majesty" , Your comments always stand out. Love, Randa HOPE YOU HAD A WONDERFUL FATHERS DAY!

Carolyn Devonshire June 19, 2011 at 11:12 AM LOL "If he were a rich man," they would have justed viewed him as eccentric. Wealth determines who is considered insane in some cases. Very witty, Bob! Love and Happy Fathers Day, Carolyn

Poet Destroyer A June 19, 2011 at 9:17 AM Happy Fathers day Bob H., here enjoying your limerick... had fun reading... enjoy your day,...p.d.

Nette Onclaud June 19, 2011 at 9:01 AM robert, i need an antacid... funny and witty; a master of comedy! :) huggs, nette

Ralph Taylor June 19, 2011 at 7:30 AM First class limerick, Bob. Excellent. Enjoyed. Happy Fathers Day, my friend. Best to you and your family. Una/Ralphie

Carol Sunshine Brown June 19, 2011 at 5:59 AM Inspiration has filled the pages of poetry over this weekend here at PoetrySoup. I am happy to have been able to read your poetry here today Bob. Have a wonderful Sunday I will be back soon to read more. Love, Carol

Tahera Mannan June 18, 2011 at 10:04 PM Haha good one Bob. It reminded me of one such fiddler I met long ago.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 18, 2011 at 8:59 PM another super write Bob.. interesting vocab my first to enhance this Limerick luv..

Dr.Ram Mehta June 18, 2011 at 6:28 PM First I thought of a Russian of the same title but on reading this is Bob's at his humor and wit, Bob

Mike Dailey June 18, 2011 at 5:49 PM I like limericks - keep them coming. Mike

Leo Larry Amadore June 18, 2011 at 4:54 PM A very nice limerick...amusing and well worded.