Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Mavis

Mavis was a party girl but a boor

   She's not welcome at parties anymore

      She causes people to yawn

         As she babbles on and on

            At twelve miles per with gusts to fifty-four

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Poet Destroyer A October 31, 2012 at 2:57 PM Hello Bob H., stopping by to wish you aHappy Halloween ;-).~hugs xox hugs~ Please have a happy, fun and safe Halloween. Always a nice pleasure reading your limericks...Trick or treat~ Love:-) PD

Debbie Guzzi October 17, 2012 at 6:22 PM Ole Mavis was a party gal but still she was a boor, And though she wiggled prettily she's not welcome anymore/ the guests would yawn/ she'd babble on/ ..the last lines a killer...SOUP MAIL XXXOOO Light & Love

Michael J. Falotico October 16, 2012 at 6:25 PM You have a knack for humor and telling a story so well. Now how did you like comeback last night!! Nice having a Manning isn't it? Lol. Take care my friend. Michael

Richard Palmer October 14, 2012 at 5:27 PM nice write Robert,Mavis the party pooper lol

Lucilla Carrillo October 14, 2012 at 10:28 AM Robert; this one is too short, but I like it. You know I used to work with a Mavis, she was She too was a party girl. Thanks for sharing. Lucy

Nette Onclaud October 13, 2012 at 10:48 PM nice to be back to sample your crisp wit and humor that seem to go om forever--- i like your style, bob... don;t introduce me to mavis!..lol.. love this!..:) huggs

S.Jagathsimhan Nair October 13, 2012 at 3:47 PM such a pleasure reading you again!! jag

Anne-Lise Andresen October 13, 2012 at 12:38 PM Poor Mavis who has no friends ..... lol ... An amusing poem Bob, love it. - Have a beautiful weekend. - oxox love Anne-Lise :)

Ilene Bauer October 13, 2012 at 7:47 AM i've missed your poems! this is a funny one and i'm happy that it's here..........

Andrea Dietrich October 13, 2012 at 2:06 AM GOOD one, Robert. Long time no see!!!

Rachel St.Cross October 12, 2012 at 7:46 PM ‡ Haha, I Get It I Got It Good. Hilarious. Like Riding Atop A Spotted Cow After Dismounting, A Black Stallion, Dear Precious Robert. Love It. Love, Rachel ‡

Russell Sivey October 12, 2012 at 7:44 PM Ha ha ha, this is very funny my friend! I really enjoyed this fully delightful write! You have surely mastered the art of the Limerick Bob! Your humor is stupendous, I loved each line your gave! Great Work!!