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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 © All Rights Reserved

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Robert Johnson

Date: 10/25/2012 4:03:00 PM

Thanks for the laugh. Great limy.

Susan Burd

Date: 10/20/2012 3:30:00 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

Date: 10/15/2012 9:28:00 AM

ha! good one :)

Carol Eastman

Date: 10/12/2012 6:03:00 PM

Oh No!!! LOL Loved it.

Kathryn Collins

Date: 10/12/2012 9:48:00 AM

I've been to that restaurant. love, Kathy

Len Gasun

Date: 10/9/2012 8:19:00 AM

So funny! ha ha ha. I love it. Thanks for sharing, Robert! hugs:) Leonora

Jack Ellison

Date: 10/8/2012 8:14:00 AM

Big cackle her my friend! LOL Good one, cheers Jack

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 10/7/2012 3:36:00 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

Date: 10/6/2012 1:03:00 PM

VERY FUNNY! I love poems like this with a witty jab.

Robert Pettit

Date: 10/6/2012 4:54:00 AM

Is this "Clyde" the late Andy Clyde of old Columbia shorts fame? Another great write Bob.

Anthony Nutter

Date: 10/5/2012 4:13:00 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

Date: 10/4/2012 12:45:00 PM

Ha ha love it Robert, you always give me a giggle thank you xx

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 10/4/2012 11:54:00 AM

It's funny. You never know what you will find in the soup. Have a great day. Lucy

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/4/2012 3:40:00 AM

wow i wonder what the kitchen was like? good one, love this

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/3/2012 3:06:00 PM

hahaha. Funny one, Robert!!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/3/2012 8:48:00 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

Date: 10/2/2012 8:55:00 PM

Bob H., i love your Limerick.. enjoyed stopping by~ ALWAYS~ PD

Caryl Muzzey

Date: 10/2/2012 1:17:00 PM

Love it Robert, a great Limerick and a good laugh for me today. I enjoyed the read~ Caryl

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/2/2012 1:16:00 PM

.......lol...... :) Thanks for a good laugh Bob ...... love it. Have a wonderful afternoon. - oxox love Anne-Lise :)

Russell Sivey

Date: 10/2/2012 1:11:00 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!!