Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Clerihew

Moses

Moses led the Israelites up out of Egypt through the desert to the Promised Land.

   He hesitated but God roared, "Mo, you the man!" placing a magic staff in his hand!

So Moses with resolute stride led the rowdy bunch to the land of milk and honey,

   Muttering to himself, "Danged if I'll ever do this again for any amount of money!"

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Chuck Novotny February 17, 2012 at 12:06 AM It reads as if we have the same first name relationship with God. Not sure if He appreciates my offhand manner in our conversations, but I think He likes the accurate representation of His created. Well done Bob. ! Chuck

Maureen Lefanue January 26, 2012 at 2:17 AM Dear Bob, Many thanks for your kind remarks. I wouldn't expect you to comment all the time. I am still working on getting that website up and running. Had a few other things to attend to. Glad you are enjoying my poetry. God bless always, Maureen

Milton Toran January 24, 2012 at 1:45 PM And "rowdy" they were indeed! Loved your clerihew!...Milt

Dalila Agtani January 22, 2012 at 11:43 PM High five for the "Hew" Bob. You did a lot. I love this one! I love Moses' mental reservations while leading the flock. Ha, ha, Ha Dalila

Joe Maverick January 22, 2012 at 10:38 AM Another good one" from your versatile pen my friend...)

Elizabeth Wesley January 21, 2012 at 8:59 AM You can inject fun into anything Bob. After reading the biblical account, this is a breath of fresh air!

David Williams January 19, 2012 at 11:42 AM Bob, very good, keep em coming, just doing anther one..David

Robert Pettit January 19, 2012 at 12:09 AM Russell was correct. Moses died on Mt. Nebo as he watched Joshua lead the people across the Jordan River into the land. Good write Bob.

Poet Destroyer A January 18, 2012 at 7:16 PM LOL... of course I love this one... and the ending was to funny... enjoyed stopping by tonight.. always,..p.d.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 18, 2012 at 4:56 PM THANKXX FOR THE INVITE BOB.. WILL TRY TO GET ON BOARD ..HAVE TO GO INTO HOSPITAL TOMORROW FOR AN INFECTION IN MY HAND..OH.. BUT KEEP THIS ON THE BACK BURNER..LUV..

Andrea Dietrich January 18, 2012 at 4:53 PM I enjoyed this funny one about Moses. You got the whimsical part down pat!!

Tim B January 18, 2012 at 3:42 PM Funny stuff, always nice to add a touch of humor to these old stories; I for one say the big guy laughs a lot. Especially when he reads your poems sir, cheers! :)

Russell Sivey January 18, 2012 at 3:19 PM Just so you know, Moses never made it to the Promised Land! God saw that he was slipping away from him a tad and wouldn't allow him in...just had them go around in circles pretty much! Many years went by and Moses finally died...not long after that they made it in! They gave credit to Moses however for leading them there near it! Just thought I'd let you know, great Clerihew Bob! Awesome Work!!