Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Clerihew

Harry and Bess

Harry Truman was renown for giving 'em hell

     And in such matters he did excel

          But he got himself in a terrible mess

               When he tried such tactics on dear old Bess

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Entry for Catie Lindsey's "You who....Yo, Clerihew" Contest

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Andrea Dietrich February 15, 2011 at 10:20 PM Hey, another clerihew I never caught yet. Good one, Robert!

Ralph Taylor February 11, 2011 at 11:11 AM Outstanding entry, Chief. Great clerihew. Good luck. Ralph

Robert Pettit February 7, 2011 at 8:08 AM Catie should seriously consider this one for the contest. Excellent write.

Michael J. Falotico February 5, 2011 at 10:27 AM Very good Bob, should place high once again in contest... Thought you would go this route or sports like me.. Enjoy your SuperBowl Sunday!!! your friend Michael

Carolyn Devonshire February 4, 2011 at 9:47 AM That's really funny, Bob. I can just see Harry and Bess Truman arguing. LOL Best wishes for success in the contest! Love, Carolyn

Skat A February 3, 2011 at 8:23 PM Good day Bob, how are you? I've enjoyed this bright write from you. The best luck in the contest. Luv~skat

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 3, 2011 at 1:24 PM Agreed ..with your comment Bob... oh to tell..luv..

Jimmy Anderson February 3, 2011 at 12:10 PM Very funny Robert...good luck in the contest...Jimmy

Barbara Gorelick February 3, 2011 at 6:56 AM Good one...loved it...BG

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 3, 2011 at 6:36 AM Wonderful remembrance of this power couple in the White House Bob.. good luck in the new contest ... cute punch line at the end..luv.. enjoyed and still smiling..

Joyce Johnson February 2, 2011 at 7:08 PM You're right. Nobody told Bess what to do. Wouldn't even move into the Whitehouse with him. Very funny, Robert. Good luck. Love, Joyce

Dr.Ram Mehta February 2, 2011 at 6:06 PM Humorous and witty write on Harry truman, Bob