Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Fly In His Soup

Clyde found a fly floundering in his soup

   This discovery threw him for a loop

      He summoned the maitre d'

         And that pompous ass, said he

           "Don't worry! He'll die if he eats that goop!"

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Robert Johnson October 25, 2012 at 4:03 PM Thanks for the laugh. Great limy.

Susan Burd October 20, 2012 at 3:30 PM haha! don't know where that soup's been. You might enjoy my "Fly on the Wall" poem-from its perspective.

Black Eyed Susan October 15, 2012 at 9:28 AM ha! good one :)

Carol Eastman October 12, 2012 at 6:03 PM Oh No!!! LOL Loved it.

Kathryn Collins October 12, 2012 at 9:48 AM I've been to that restaurant. love, Kathy

Len Gasun October 9, 2012 at 8:19 AM So funny! ha ha ha. I love it. Thanks for sharing, Robert! hugs:) Leonora

Jack Ellison October 8, 2012 at 8:14 AM Big cackle her my friend! LOL Good one, cheers Jack

Laura Breidenthal October 7, 2012 at 3:36 PM Hahaha! it's great to read your work again- it has been a while. Keep it up!Really funny one.:) Always, Laura

Jon A Cavanaugh October 6, 2012 at 1:03 PM VERY FUNNY! I love poems like this with a witty jab.

Robert Pettit October 6, 2012 at 4:54 AM Is this "Clyde" the late Andy Clyde of old Columbia shorts fame? Another great write Bob.

Anthony Nutter October 5, 2012 at 4:13 AM This was really funny, enjoyed. I was looking for your poem "I Touched The Wall Today" I was unable to locate. Could you provide a little direction please.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl October 4, 2012 at 12:45 PM Ha ha love it Robert, you always give me a giggle thank you xx

Lucilla Carrillo October 4, 2012 at 11:54 AM It's funny. You never know what you will find in the soup. Have a great day. Lucy

Harry Horsman October 4, 2012 at 3:40 AM wow i wonder what the kitchen was like? good one, love this

Andrea Dietrich October 3, 2012 at 3:06 PM hahaha. Funny one, Robert!!

Nette Onclaud October 3, 2012 at 8:48 AM you rocked me off my chair, bob... a laughing sensation though i wouldn't dare touch that sop, lol... funtastic!..:) huggs!

Poet Destroyer A October 2, 2012 at 8:55 PM Bob H., i love your Limerick.. enjoyed stopping by~ ALWAYS~ PD

Caryl Muzzey October 2, 2012 at 1:17 PM Love it Robert, a great Limerick and a good laugh for me today. I enjoyed the read~ Caryl

Anne-Lise Andresen October 2, 2012 at 1:16 PM .......lol...... :) Thanks for a good laugh Bob ...... love it. Have a wonderful afternoon. - oxox love Anne-Lise :)

Russell Sivey October 2, 2012 at 1:11 PM Ha ha ha, oh Robert you sure hit my funny bone with that clever write my friend! I really enjoyed this very humorous poem! This is wonderfully delightful, Great Work!!