Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Halloween Treats

The highlight of the year for dear old Dad

     Was Halloween when treats were to be had

          His modus operandi

               Son you collect the candy

                    Snickers for me - licorice for you lad

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Sandra Hoban June 2, 2012 at 2:11 PM Very cute.......

Poet Destroyer A October 9, 2011 at 6:31 PM Dear Bob, a sweet sharing limerick... ~ENJOYED YOUR POEM,,have yourself a wonderful Sunday~ ;-) take care,..p.d.

Lee Ramage October 8, 2011 at 2:43 AM Oh, now you see I had the same experience. My Dad would eat the snickers and I loved the licorice, particularly BLACK! my favourite. I just love your stories, are you going to publish your poems, they would be enjoyed by all. Lee

Tony Lane October 7, 2011 at 7:31 PM All of the black licorice was mine and my brothers were happy to be rid of it. Tony

Andrea Dietrich October 7, 2011 at 7:28 PM oh, I see Nancy loves black licorice. Great to find others with my same taste!!

Andrea Dietrich October 7, 2011 at 7:28 PM Yes, I was like that when my kids were very small and didn't have a clue that I was taking some of those best candies from their bag. hahaha. Good one, Robert.

Nancy Jones October 7, 2011 at 6:58 PM HAH! My dad's fave candy was black licorice. It's a gene I inherited from him. Thanks for the reminder to my shopping list! Beaut weekend, Bob!~N