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Halloween Treats

Hordes of pirates march up and down the street Demanding my Snickers Bars for a treat Old curmudgeon that I are They won't get my Snickers Bar But I'll hand out carrots for them to eat Entry for Tania Kitchin's "Halloween Inspired Limerick" Contest

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Jack Horne

Date: 11/3/2020 12:17:00 PM

LOL, enjoyed this witty limerick. Really great to hear from you, Bob. I hope you are keeping well, my friend

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 11/3/2020 12:33:00 PM

Thank you Jack. All going well here. Best to you and Mum! Bob H

Mark Koplin

Date: 10/20/2020 5:58:00 AM

Snickers sound better than carrots lol Congrats on your win!!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/20/2020 2:12:00 AM

LOL Great minds think alike, Bob. Only, I was passing out broccoli. Truly, carrots are sweet and delicious. Enjoyed your funny limerick, my friend. Congrats on your win!

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 10/20/2020 7:39:00 AM

Thanks Carolyn and congrats to you. I doubt you and I will have many visitors next Halloween! Bob

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/19/2020 5:00:00 PM

Back with congrats on your win, Bob. Way to go! :) Gershon

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 10/20/2020 7:38:00 AM

Thank you sir. Have a grand week, Gershon - Bob H

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/19/2020 2:28:00 PM

Oh, Oscar the Grouch appears at Halloween. Never saw that side of you! Snickers are great frozen! All the best for a "sweet" Halloween! Congratulations on your top win!

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 10/19/2020 3:27:00 PM

Sam, thanks so much for your congrats. I enjoyed your witty comment and you have a "sweet" Halloween as well - Bob

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/19/2020 12:50:00 PM

Nice one Robert. Congratulations on the win! Linda

Tania Kitchin

Date: 10/19/2020 12:30:00 PM

Robert, congratulations on your winning placement with your cute and clever limerick!

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 10/16/2020 7:29:00 PM

G’day Bob … I dare say they’ll use the carrots to snare a rabbit or two while you enjoy the snickers bars - good one Bob - Lindsay

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 10/17/2020 12:26:00 PM

Thank you, Lindsay. For your kind comments on this one and another I recently posted. Hope all is going well in your neck of the world - Bob H

Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/15/2020 4:15:00 PM

Hi carrot man ~ Vegetarians will live you, Children, no. Adults seem to be fat, drink , do drugs and smoke.. But a 70 Lb kid...we must save them from EVIL sugar. Herat limerick Love, Pangie xx

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 10/15/2020 4:54:00 PM

Thanks Pangie. Just think of all the dental bills I will save their parents! Happy Halloween - Bob H

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/14/2020 5:50:00 PM

You ARE the meanest man on the block! lol. Good one, Bob! Happy Halloween. ~ Tricky

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 10/15/2020 9:24:00 AM

I reckon so, Gershon! I guess kids this year will be double masked - it'll be interesting to see how they handle Halloween this year. Best on you - Bob

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/14/2020 5:33:00 PM

LOL! Fun!

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 10/15/2020 9:23:00 AM

Thanks, Kim - glad it gave you a smile - Bob

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/14/2020 2:01:00 PM

ha! when word gets out, i think they'll bypass your house, bob! i enjoyed your poem - enjoy your snickers!

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 10/14/2020 3:11:00 PM

Thank you so much, Ilene! I'm really not the curmudgeon I make it out to be but I still harbor my Snickers! Have been enjoying your poetry but forgive me for not commenting as often as I should. Take great care - Bob H

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/14/2020 12:16:00 PM

Lol! Robert, this is a good limerick for the contest. I really enjoyed this funny write. Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis

Ts Poetry

Date: 10/14/2020 12:04:00 PM

Lol....my favorite

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 10/14/2020 12:14:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed, TS. I'm honored you consider it a fav.

Silent One

Date: 10/14/2020 11:44:00 AM

This is brilliant Bob...

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 10/14/2020 12:15:00 PM

You are too generous with your kind comment but I do appreciate your encouragement and support. Best to you - Bob

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/14/2020 11:07:00 AM

Haha at least their teeth won't rot and they'll be able to see in the dark ohh arrrr. Hope you're well Bob. Tom

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 10/14/2020 11:16:00 AM

Doing OK, Tom, and I hope all is well with you. Hadn't thought of the things you mention, but I guess I should get credit for helping in a healthful way - ha!!! But the Snickers Bars won't improve my health!!! Best on you. Bob