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Mo'skeeters, Spiders 'N' Snakes

Lord, we are so grateful fer the gracious bounty of Yer Creation! But there are some things You created that cause us some vexation. We appreciate that You've given us ice cream, bagels 'n' strawberry shakes, But was it vital that You created mo'skeeters, spiders 'n' snakes? Thank You fer the sun, the stars 'n' fer the moon glow in the sky, The butterflies, hummin' birds, finches 'n' eagles soarin' high. We savor Yer celery, okra, spinach, brussel sprouts 'n' Bermooda onions, But Lord, was it really necessary to plague us with fleas 'n' scorpions? We want You to know how much we cherish the beauty of Yer lakes 'n' rills, Majestic mountains, waterfalls, forests 'n' the verdant land the farmer tills. Thank you fer the lowly chicken that provides eggs, thighs 'n' gizzards, But Lord, of what redeeming value are gila monsters 'n' Komodo lizards? How we enjoy the apples peaches, cherries 'n' oranges from Yer trees, Salami, pizza, ravioli, rocky mountain oysters 'n' delicious cottage cheese. We thank You fer the companionship of our puppies 'n' inscrutable cats, But Lord, we could do without the porkypines 'n' pesky mice and rats! Thank you fer Yer fauna, the lions, hyenas, rhinos, hippos 'n' little fawns, Fer Yer life sustainin' rain 'n' the pearly dew that graces roses at dawns. We're grateful fer hogs that give us hams 'n' fer cattle that give us steaks, But Lord, is there any reason fer creatin' mo'skeeters, spiders 'n' snakes?

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Date: 8/11/2020 1:33:00 PM
hmmm, the porkypines?? You don't like those cute little porkypines? I got to pet one at the zoo last year . they were not so sharp edged as I imagined and they were so adorable. Anyway this is REAlLY CUTE writing, Robert. Loved it.
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 8/11/2020 5:23:00 PM
Glad you enjoyed, Andrea. Re the porky's - rub them the wrong way and it might not have been so pleasant - ha! Thank you for taking time to comment on my nonsense - Bob
Date: 8/9/2020 12:27:00 PM
Very clever write, Bob! (Soup mail, please). Cheers, Gershon
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 8/9/2020 3:29:00 PM
Thank you, Gershon so much for your kind comment on this and other of my foolishness! - Bob
Date: 8/8/2020 7:17:00 PM
What a charming and witty write, Bob, Pangie xx You have much pizazz ans style,
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 8/9/2020 3:28:00 PM
Pangie, you are so gracious! Thank you for taking time to comment on my nonsense - Bob
Date: 8/6/2020 9:53:00 AM
I enjoyed your amusing verses my dearest friend, Robert which, you obviously have written in a spirit of fun. However, my answer was given through my poem " Understanding " posted on the 3rd of August in which I state that God never does something without purpose thus before we judge we have to understand! I loved your poem but within the spirit you really wrote it. God bless you!
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 8/6/2020 10:33:00 AM
You are so correct, Demetrios. I wrote it with a large amount of tongue in cheek hoping our Lord has a sense of humor! I know that God had a purpose in every thing he did
Date: 8/5/2020 11:28:00 PM
G'day Bob ... enjoy the cowboy speak verses Bob. I guess these creatures were put here to keep us from not getting too smug with ourselves. I agree about skeeters, fleas etc - thanks again Bob - Lindsay
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 8/6/2020 6:39:00 AM
Great comment, Lindsay - thanks. You are so right and maybe He put them here to keep us humble as well. But, Mate, steer clear of those Aussie brown snakes! Good on you - Bob
Date: 8/5/2020 10:29:00 PM
Loved this one Bob, well written. Hope you're well Tom
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 8/6/2020 6:37:00 AM
Thank you, Tom - I cherish your comments. Stay well - Bob
Date: 8/5/2020 10:22:00 PM
This is fantastic! I hate the mo'skeeters so much! Beautiful rhyming here. A FAVE for me Bob.
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 8/6/2020 6:36:00 AM
Thank you so much, Caren, and I'm very pleased that you consider it a fav. Best to you - Bob

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