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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 Date: 6/5/2012 9:04:00 AM Ah huh. I found this lovely epitaph. those first two lines are enough in my book - how in the HELL is great. Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 10/27/2010 4:49:00 AM Congratulations on your win..Sara Login to Reply

Michael J. Falotico Date: 10/25/2010 1:51:00 PM Congrats !!!!! My poet friend....well deserved Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 10/25/2010 10:50:00 AM Congratulations on your win in Andrea's contest Bob. Love, Carol Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 10/25/2010 8:59:00 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 ... Login to Reply

Carrie Richards Date: 10/25/2010 8:49:00 AM This is such a great one.....I loved this light-heartedness of this epitaph! Well done, Robert! Login to Reply

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 10/25/2010 6:46:00 AM This one was memorable, Bob. Congratulations on your win! Missed you lately. Hope all is well. Love, Carolyn Login to Reply

Harry Horsman Date: 10/25/2010 6:30:00 AM congrats Robert, with this winning poem in the contest. Harry Login to Reply

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 10/25/2010 5:24:00 AM Congratulations on this well deserved win, Bob Login to Reply

Ralph Taylor Date: 10/25/2010 5:12:00 AM Congrats, Sarge. Excellent. Have a great week. Best to Vera. Ralphie Login to Reply

Wilma Neels Date: 10/25/2010 2:29:00 AM Bob, great Epitaph and congratulations on your win in Andrea's contest :) Wilma Login to Reply

Kabuteng P.Ink K. Date: 10/24/2010 10:05:00 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 :) Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/24/2010 9:28:00 PM Well, congratulations, "old" Bob. Those first two lines are a gas!!! lUV, Andrea Login to Reply

Francine Roberts Date: 10/24/2010 9:18:00 PM wonderful entry Bob, congrats on your win in the contest Login to Reply

Debbie Guzzi Date: 10/19/2010 5:08:00 PM LOL what do they do if you've been cremated? "hmmm" Light & Love (did you give me a dialect poem??? I'm nagging!) Login to Reply

Ralph Taylor Date: 10/17/2010 3:53:00 PM Great entry, Sarge. A bit eerie writing these isn't it? Good luck. Ralph Login to Reply

Wilma Neels Date: 10/14/2010 3:46:00 AM hehe, this is hilarious Bob! Hope your week has been a good one, enjoy your Thursday :) Wilma Login to Reply

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 10/13/2010 12:34:00 PM LOL Very funny, Bob! I love it! Great limerick, Carolyn Login to Reply

Doris Culverhouse Date: 10/12/2010 4:28:00 PM well you would have the last word at least! LOL Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 10/12/2010 11:51:00 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 Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 10/11/2010 4:16:00 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. Login to Reply