Nary a Nibble

On the lake with expensive gear I troll

On the bank is a kid with willow pole

Much to my chagrin

He's hauling them in

I can't get a nibble to save my soul

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Placed No. 4 in John Freeman's "Limericks About Fishing" Contest - May 2011
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Fraser Avatar
May 14, 2011 at 7:58 AM
Many congratulations Robert on your win in John's fine Fisherman Limerick contest....:)
Dietrich Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 11:28 AM
hahaha. I remember this one. Congrats. It deserved to be on the list.
Phookan Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Congrats Robert on your fine win. Fabulous limerick!! gautami
Brown Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 8:19 AM
Congratulations on your win Bob in John's Fishing contest. Love, Carol
Ronthorpe Avatar
May 8, 2011 at 8:43 PM
Good job, Master Sergent. Congrats
Mehta Avatar
May 8, 2011 at 6:13 PM
Congratulations on the fourth place win in the contest of John Freeman, Bob
Guzzi Avatar
May 8, 2011 at 6:01 PM
grin, it's so odd what they will and won't bite on too! Congrad's Light & Love
Dufresne Avatar
May 8, 2011 at 7:23 AM
Once again well written and funny story..ironic but true to life it seems, Rob. Congrats to you my firend
Mannan Avatar
May 7, 2011 at 10:33 PM
I could so imagine your state Bob. Many congrats for this win.
Johnson Avatar
May 7, 2011 at 9:43 PM
I thought this one very good. Good construction, great content. Copngratulations. Love, Joyce
Onclaud Avatar
May 7, 2011 at 9:03 PM
your wit shines, robert.. my special cheers for the fine win! :) hugggs
Freeman Avatar
May 7, 2011 at 7:16 PM
Robert, you were close to a top three, a brilliant poem none the less. Great to see you near the top with this win. Congratulations on your poem's success. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
May 7, 2011 at 3:14 PM
Yo ho ho congrats Bob on a big victory in the fishing Limerick contest and yo ho ho once again we are placement buddies..so honored am I that we are luv.. great smiles for this one luv..enjoy and H.M.D. to Mrs. Vera ...
Devonshire Avatar
May 7, 2011 at 2:50 PM
Awesome win for you, Bob:) Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
April 28, 2011 at 6:34 PM
Today we had super sized thunder storms and lots of lightening too .. torrents of rain .. then calm..it was kinda scary.. no wind ..so a nice weekend is predicted for us here... those poor folks in Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, even Georgia, Louisiana too.. all it so very hard ..mayors declaring shutdowns of nuclear plants to avoid complications.. what is happening? guess Bible truths are being viewed by believers..luv..
Taylor Avatar
April 28, 2011 at 7:51 AM
Awesome entry, Sarge. You got a winner, Pal. Good luck. Ralphie
Johnson Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 1:48 PM
Really neat limerick. Just what he is looking for I would say.I was kind of up the creek with this one because I have never fished in my life. Thanks for the kind comments. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 1:26 PM
Don't ya just luv the truth of the matter of fishing Bob? my Limerick is so true as we used to take four little boys on our boat often in Spring and Summer and one day the oldest forgot to drop anchor and we drifted and drifted till we realized we were.. your Limerick is so cute and funny too..know how frustrating to see others catching fish and own pole not moving nary a nibble..great title ..good luck in the contest luv..
Neels Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Bob I missed your wit these last couple of days or is it weeks? I enjoyed this one, wishing you all the best for John's contest ;) hope you and Vera are having a great week ;)
Brown Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Just stopping by today to thank you for all your kinds comments Bob. Hopefully they will get the site back up and running correctly for everyone soon. Love, Carol
Roberts Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 8:58 PM
I love it , good luck in the contest
Song Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 8:08 PM
This can't be YOUR poem, Robt! I AM THE ONE WHO CANT CATCH A FISH! This is well-crafted and captures the essence around the lake. The title is unique and an eye-catcher! Gwendolen
Foulk Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 7:53 PM
a great a very funny Limerick, enjoyed reading it. thank you for commenting on Small Town Boy.
Devonshire Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 4:16 PM
Aw, Bob, the boy probably is trying to catch dinner for his family. Still, I enjoyed the humor so much. Maybe the lad will toss one of the fish your way! :) Great entry for John's contest! Sending winning wishes to you. Love, Carolyn
Gorelick Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 3:49 PM
This is great! And it is really right on...How are you? BG
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