Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Here Lies Old Bob

Robert Lee Hinshaw

If you think this place has no great appeal

Now how in the hell do you think I feel

On my stone let no bird light

If they do clean off the blight

Keep off the grass as at my tomb you kneel

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Placed No. 8 in Andrea Dietrich's "Poetic Epitaph" Contest -October 2010

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Kathryn Collins June 5, 2012 at 9:04 AM Ah huh. I found this lovely epitaph. those first two lines are enough in my book - how in the HELL is great.

Sara Kendrick October 27, 2010 at 4:49 AM Congratulations on your win..Sara

Michael J. Falotico October 25, 2010 at 1:51 PM Congrats !!!!! My poet friend....well deserved

Carol Sunshine Brown October 25, 2010 at 10:50 AM Congratulations on your win in Andrea's contest Bob. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart October 25, 2010 at 8:59 AM Congrats Bob on your big win in Andrea's contest with this awesome epitaph my friend.. another set of great words luv.. enjoy today ...sorry bout those BRONCOS...my oh my ...

Carrie Richards October 25, 2010 at 8:49 AM This is such a great one.....I loved this light-heartedness of this epitaph! Well done, Robert!

Carolyn Devonshire October 25, 2010 at 6:46 AM This one was memorable, Bob. Congratulations on your win! Missed you lately. Hope all is well. Love, Carolyn

Harry Horsman October 25, 2010 at 6:30 AM congrats Robert, with this winning poem in the contest. Harry

Dr.Ram Mehta October 25, 2010 at 5:24 AM Congratulations on this well deserved win, Bob

Ralph Taylor October 25, 2010 at 5:12 AM Congrats, Sarge. Excellent. Have a great week. Best to Vera. Ralphie

Wilma Neels October 25, 2010 at 2:29 AM Bob, great Epitaph and congratulations on your win in Andrea's contest :) Wilma

Kabuteng P.Ink K. October 24, 2010 at 10:05 PM Congrats on your win with this one Bob-- and I actually think it has a lot of appeal :) nice note you leave here too :) -- nikko :)

Andrea Dietrich October 24, 2010 at 9:28 PM Well, congratulations, "old" Bob. Those first two lines are a gas!!! lUV, Andrea

Francine Roberts October 24, 2010 at 9:18 PM wonderful entry Bob, congrats on your win in the contest

Debbie Guzzi October 19, 2010 at 5:08 PM LOL what do they do if you've been cremated? "hmmm" Light & Love (did you give me a dialect poem??? I'm nagging!)

Ralph Taylor October 17, 2010 at 3:53 PM Great entry, Sarge. A bit eerie writing these isn't it? Good luck. Ralph

Wilma Neels October 14, 2010 at 3:46 AM hehe, this is hilarious Bob! Hope your week has been a good one, enjoy your Thursday :) Wilma

Carolyn Devonshire October 13, 2010 at 12:34 PM LOL Very funny, Bob! I love it! Great limerick, Carolyn

Doris Culverhouse October 12, 2010 at 4:28 PM well you would have the last word at least! LOL

Carol Sunshine Brown October 12, 2010 at 11:51 AM I enjoyed reading your poetry today Bob. May you have a wonderful day full of inspiration. The best to you in the contest and thank you for your kind comments. Love, Carol

Poet Destroyer A October 11, 2010 at 4:16 PM I love this contest, nice to see you here Bob H., Can I chuckle to the line "NOW HOW THE HELL YOU THINK I FEEL!" I love that line,,,I just don't think i wanted the tomb image.. Enjoyed,..p.d.