Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Clerihew

Jack Benny

Mister Jack Benny was a funny fellow indeed

   He played a mean violin, though a bit off-keyed

      'Tis said that he was so tight with his bountiful purse

         That to part with his moolah he was very averse

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Peggy Caulfield June 9, 2012 at 1:00 PM Wasn't he that guy who never wanted to get older, so he turned the numbers around for his age? I think we all try to pull that stunt sometimes. I can never remember if I'm 47 or 74.

Russell Sivey May 18, 2012 at 11:55 AM This is a very incredible write my friend! I loved your poem tons! Your write is fantastic and outstanding! Great Work!!

Harry Horsman May 18, 2012 at 8:12 AM Brilliant Bob, as you know, i'm from the uk, and our sense of humour does tend to be slightly different, Jack Benny closed that gap very tightly. love this my friend. harry

Ilene Bauer May 17, 2012 at 6:31 PM nice one, bob! i wonder if, in real life, he was as he was portrayed. in any case, you've really captured the impression we all had of him and have done it very well!

Gail Debole May 17, 2012 at 5:51 PM Hi Bob - Love your funny poem! Brings back memories...when watching TV was all in black and white. - Gail

Gail Debole May 17, 2012 at 5:50 PM Hi Bob - Love your funny poem! Brings back memories...when watching TV was all in black and white. - Gail

Nathan D. May 17, 2012 at 5:02 PM what is this a short changed limerick so wierd funny one though

David Williams May 17, 2012 at 4:10 PM Hey Bob, yep he was supposed to be very tight, I like it..Dave

Deborah Burch May 17, 2012 at 4:09 PM LOL!!! Indeed!! Very well done Bob!! lol...I like this...you have painted Jack Benny to a tee!! :) big hugs, love ya deb