Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Clerihew

Old Blood and Guts

Lieutenant General Georgie Patton also known as "Old Blood and Guts"

   Was so eccentric and egotistical that many people thought him nuts!

      His armored divisions delivered relief to the beleaguered at Bastogne,

         But to hear him tell it, you'da thunk the SOB had done it alone!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Sandra Hoban June 2, 2012 at 2:06 PM Tou got that right.

Robert Pettit January 6, 2012 at 8:42 PM Another George (George C. Scott) portrayed that late general so well in a 1970 film, that he won the Oscar for Best Actor. I thought Mr. Scott was the biggest fool in the world for refusing that award. Another great poem, Bob. Sandra Hoban June 2, 2012 at 2:06 PM I agree with you 100 per cent.

Carol Sunshine Brown November 1, 2011 at 10:53 AM Thank you for sharing your amazing poetry with us and for your kind comments on my writing Bob. Love, Carol

Joe Maverick October 8, 2011 at 3:34 PM Not a favorite of mine Patton:) but you put this togther well Robert.

Lee Ramage October 8, 2011 at 2:22 AM Don't just hate people like that, great poem as usual. Your stories are so interesting. Always a pleasure my friend. Lee

Don Johnson October 7, 2011 at 10:59 PM George had been here before, in the bloody awful wars, all of it he thought and more, as seen through a glass darkly... poet as well , i though i saw...

Nancy Jones October 7, 2011 at 10:04 PM yepperooni. i'd say more, but i think ya said it all. good'n, happy snoozin'~N