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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

February 23, 2021 at 4:55 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

February 22, 2021 at 5:25 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

February 21, 2021 at 8:19 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

February 21, 2021 at 4:01 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

February 21, 2021 at 1:24 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 I pray your obit will not be published for many, many years!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

February 21, 2021 at 12:33 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

February 20, 2021 at 4:53 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

February 21, 2021 at 7:21 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

February 20, 2021 at 12:58 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

February 20, 2021 at 1:56 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!"