Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

How the Red Baron Met His Doom

Alas, the famed Red Baron bit the dust.

   His last flight in his Fokker was a bust.

      Some thought Snoopy shot him down,

         But t'was a dude named Roy Brown,

            Leaving Charlie Brown and his friends nonplussed!



Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
(c) 2014 All Rights Reserved


NOTE:  There is controversy to this very day about who and how the
Red Baron actually died.   Canadian pilot Roy Brown claimed he shot
him down but there is some evidence that he may have been hit by a
rifleman from the ground.   Here's hoping this will keep you awake at
night worrying about it!!!

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Andrea Dietrich July 27, 2014 at 5:04 PM Good one, Robert. I don't know much about this topic, just that Red Baron is also a pizza. haha.

Carolyn Devonshire July 27, 2014 at 5:55 AM Dear Bob, I didn't know about Roy Brown. As I work on my collection of "Legends, Mysteries and History," this is food for thought. Thanks for the email. When I taught high school, I directed "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." The kids loved Snoopy and so did my late husband. Hope all is well for you and your family. Love, Carolyn Carolyn Devonshire July 27, 2014 at 5:57 AM Actually, John "played" Snoopy in a community theater production of the same play. I'm smiling now thinking of his wonderfully witty performance.

Anne-Lise Andresen July 27, 2014 at 4:36 AM - Interesting note and a skilled Limerick - A pleasure to read your write Bob !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Barbara Gorelick July 26, 2014 at 9:11 PM I wont sleep a wink! This is cool..very. BG

Ilene Bauer July 26, 2014 at 9:02 PM Ha! I always enjoy a good limerick, Bob, and this one fits the bill!

Robert Nehls July 26, 2014 at 5:48 PM Hey, Bob, Snoopy thought he shot him down too. Well, this is certainly disturbing. was this Roy Brown pilot with the integrity of Snoopy. I will do some extensive research and get back to you, my friend.... Robert. Carolyn Devonshire July 27, 2014 at 5:57 AM So funny, Robert. Don't lose sleep over it!