Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Flightless Birds

Says the ostrich to the emu with sigh,

   "We have a pair of wings yet cannot fly!

      I guess its just our bad luck

         That we can't cruise like a duck.

            Why have these things?  I'll ever ponder why!"

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty February 22, 2015 at 6:59 AM My! Their pair of hind legs..a kick wow. Loved your wonderful lim.Love & Regards

Keith O.J. Hunt June 15, 2014 at 11:23 AM ' ...... they shall see their kin in flight, but forever dream of wind 'neath their wings.....' Great write Robert! All due respect to you and USAF which saved my dad's butt once in WW11-- Sicily --- I wouldn't be around if not for their courage and great skill! Always, Keith :-)

Carolyn Devonshire March 29, 2014 at 1:52 PM Dear Bob, Sandra says I keep flapping my "wings," but I never take flight either. Can you tell me how to reach the ostrich and the emu so we can commiserate together? Loved it! Carolyn

Carol Eastman March 28, 2014 at 9:06 AM Does make you wonder... Doesn't it!

Chuck Melugin March 24, 2014 at 2:01 PM Great limerick and a fun poem! I love it Robert! My best, chuck

Tim Smith March 22, 2014 at 7:51 PM So true Robert...nice one Tim