Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Granddaddy Brotherhood

There was once a granddaddy spider who

   I was a-fixin' to stomp with my shoe

      It made me think twice

         That wouldn't be nice

            He's a granddaddy and I are one too

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Elizabeth Wesley November 9, 2011 at 9:35 PM You're such a cool guy, tender feelings for a spider, now that's special!

Joe Maverick November 9, 2011 at 12:45 PM sooo, you are an arachnaphile then Bob... i always knew you weren't that bad...! or should that be the spider i should be talking...i mean writing about..! i'm getting all tangled up here i wonder why...?

Andrea Dietrich November 7, 2011 at 10:34 PM WAY cool limerick. I really like this one.

Carolyn Devonshire November 7, 2011 at 1:21 PM A granddaddy long-legs, no doubt. Very funny poem, Bob. I never kill spiders. They eat other insects and provide a community service in this way! Love, Carolyn

Nette Onclaud November 7, 2011 at 12:27 PM awhhh, funny but hearwaming, robert.. i lile the thoughts here! :) huggs!

Tony Lane November 7, 2011 at 5:53 AM I'm in charge of capturing and releasing spiders at our house. Tony

Michael J. Falotico November 7, 2011 at 5:39 AM LOL very good !!! made me smile..... ok Bob, are you enjoying Tebow Time??? And the G-Men gave me a nice remiinder of the SB 2007.... sweat that out yesterday.... Hope your well my friend...Michael

Nancy Jones November 6, 2011 at 8:52 PM Ya come a long way baby! Write on, Bob!~N