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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 2/15/2011 10:20:00 PM
Hey, another clerihew I never caught yet. Good one, Robert!
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Date: 2/11/2011 11:11:00 AM
Outstanding entry, Chief. Great clerihew. Good luck. Ralph
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Date: 2/7/2011 8:08:00 AM
Catie should seriously consider this one for the contest. Excellent write.
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Date: 2/5/2011 10:27:00 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
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Date: 2/4/2011 9:47:00 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
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Date: 2/3/2011 8:23:00 PM
Good day Bob, how are you? I've enjoyed this bright write from you. The best luck in the contest. Luv~skat
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Date: 2/3/2011 1:24:00 PM
Agreed ..with your comment Bob... oh to tell..luv..
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Date: 2/3/2011 12:10:00 PM
Very funny Robert...good luck in the contest...Jimmy
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Date: 2/3/2011 6:56:00 AM
Good one...loved it...BG
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Date: 2/3/2011 6:36:00 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..
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Date: 2/2/2011 7:08:00 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
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Date: 2/2/2011 6:06:00 PM
Humorous and witty write on Harry truman, Bob
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