Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

How Poetry Began

When David composed the beautiful Psalms,

   He did so without computers and roms!

      That's when poetry began.

         Old Dave wrote to inspire man.

            Ah!  If Psalms were set to music by Brahms!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Entry for Justin Bordner's "How Poetry Began" Contest

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Timothy Hicks October 20, 2014 at 11:49 PM Oooh I love this Bob. Psalms 23 still moves me profoundly to this day... I will fear no evil for thou art with me. Much more of a lighthearted limerick, this one.

Nette Onclaud September 11, 2014 at 1:57 AM i so agree, bob... a melody from a spontaneous heart spins poetry... this is so inspiring and radiant!.. huggs

Ilene Bauer September 10, 2014 at 7:24 PM very clever rhyming here, bob! i enjoyed it!

Jan Allison September 10, 2014 at 3:08 PM unique take on the theme Bob- hope this does well for you:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Tim Smith September 10, 2014 at 2:00 PM Outstanding Bob....Love your take....Tim

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty September 10, 2014 at 1:41 PM If Eve met a Neanderthal a beautiful love poem could have been born first on earth I think so. You have given this credit to David..it was a psalm. Good. I have enjoyed it. Love. Rajat

Anne-Lise Andresen September 10, 2014 at 1:39 PM - Perfect answer "How Poetry Began" dear bob - Luck in contest! - Have a nice day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Bateman September 10, 2014 at 1:30 PM Robert . . . Very beautifully done and quite well said. Best of Luck!! in the contest. Cheers, Gary