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Frank's Obit

Reading obits Frank had quite a surprise

   There he learned of his untimely demise

      'Twas beyond his belief

         But he read with relief

            'Twas another Frank with a name likewise

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/23/2021 4:55:00 AM

I bet that was a shock to the system to learn that you died and you knew you were alive. Enjoyed reading your work. Sara

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/22/2021 5:25:00 PM

Very funny, frankly!... As well, when I glanced at the title, I read 'Frank's Orbit.' Was expecting something a bit more 'spacey.' Oh, well. Thanks for the chuckle, Bob! :) gw

L Milton Hankins

Date: 2/21/2021 8:19:00 PM

It happens rather often, I suspect. Happened to me. Very unsettling. Your poem is clever and really flows well. Thanks for writing it; thanks for sharing it.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 2/21/2021 4:01:00 PM

Hello Bob … that’s spooky enough but what about if the date was a week ahead as well - thank you Bob - Lindsay

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 2/21/2021 1:24:00 PM

Thanks, Carolyn! I pray your obit will not be published for many, many years! I assume you received my email citing a similar experience I had - Bob

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/21/2021 12:33:00 PM

:) I checked and it was Twain who said, "Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated." This is really funny, Bob. If one has a name like Joe Smith, they probably will run into duplicates if they read the obits. If my name came up, I'd pinch myself... Enjoyed very much, Bob! Hugs, Carolyn

Jan Allison

Date: 2/20/2021 4:53:00 PM

Good one Bob, I look at the obits every week am very glad my name isnt there lol:-) hugs jan xx

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 2/21/2021 7:21:00 AM

Jan, I'm certainly happy to learn your name has not appeared in the obits and that it will not appear for years and years to come!!! stay safe - Bob H

Ilene Bauer

Date: 2/20/2021 12:58:00 PM

ha! very entertaining, bob! i've been reading the obits for years and have seen some duplicate names there but have never seen my own. that would be pretty spooky...

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 2/20/2021 1:56:00 PM

That happened to me a few years ago in the Col Springs Gazette right down to the correct spelling of my full name Robert L. Hinshaw! Got a lot of curious calls from friends. As Mark Twain once said when he learned he was reported dead, "The report of my death was an exaggeration!"