Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

His Last Ride

There was once an old geezer named Bernie,

    Who was nearing the end of life's journey.

        With a raspy voice he cried,

            "Life's been one helluva ride!"

                As he was whisked away on a gurney!

Entry for Carolyn Devonshire's "Limericks Old or New" Contest

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Robert L. Hinshaw July 21, 2018 at 8:33 AM Thank you, Casarah - glad you liked it. Best to you - Bob

Casarah Nance July 21, 2018 at 7:24 AM I like it! grats

Andrea Dietrich July 19, 2018 at 12:14 AM Good one, Robert. A big congrats to you.

Virginia Waters July 18, 2018 at 1:25 AM haha great limerick -congrats

Eve Roper July 17, 2018 at 9:17 PM Congratulations on your great well written win, Robert, :) enjoyed reading. Hugs Eve

Susan Gentry July 17, 2018 at 8:56 AM Congratulations on your win. Cute! :)

Jan Allison July 16, 2018 at 4:57 PM Really loved this one Robert, many congrats:-) hugs jan xx

Janice Canerdy July 16, 2018 at 3:18 PM Good one, Robert. CONGRATS! Janice

Tom Cunningham July 16, 2018 at 12:23 PM This us a gem Robert. Congratulations. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire July 16, 2018 at 11:18 AM Bob, I nearly rolled over when I read this, but feared I might have fallen off the gurney. LOL Congrats on your win! The competition was stiff and all the funniest poems, including yours, were in the top four. Hugs, Carolyn Robert L. Hinshaw July 16, 2018 at 2:12 PM Thank you Carolyn for considering my entry worthy of a win. Looking forward to participating in other contests that you may sponsor - Bob

Elaine George April 26, 2018 at 7:58 AM lol! Thanks for putting a smile on my face, Robert. Robert L. Hinshaw April 26, 2018 at 4:08 PM Thanks, Elaine, glad it gave you a laff - Bob

Richard Lamoureux April 10, 2018 at 8:19 AM You are so good at these Robert.

Ilene Bauer March 28, 2018 at 3:56 PM bravo, bob! you've nailed this one! i love the rhyming words you've chosen...

Jan Allison March 28, 2018 at 12:05 PM very funny Robert!:-) hugs jan xx Robert L. Hinshaw March 28, 2018 at 12:10 PM Thx Jan. I cherish your continued support of my foolishness - Bob

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 28, 2018 at 11:41 AM Giggles! Good one! :) Robert L. Hinshaw March 28, 2018 at 12:10 PM Thx, Maureen - glad it gave you a giggle today -Bob