Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Clerihew

Old 'Iron-Ass'

A tough four-star general was this man called Curtis LeMay

   We in the ranks remember him as old 'iron-ass' to this very day

      He always had a big cigar stuck in his face and he never smiled

         And you'd be well-advised to steer clear of him when he was riled


Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Doris Culverhouse October 7, 2011 at 4:22 PM Funny....how did he get the name?? metal plate from a war accident?

Carolyn Devonshire October 7, 2011 at 2:29 PM LOL I'll be sure to stay away from General LeMay, Bob. Great character portrait here! I think it would be hard to smile with a cigar hanging out of one's mouth. Love, Carolyn

Fabiyas M V October 7, 2011 at 12:58 PM You have painted a terrible fellow,Bob.Words nicely flow.Please see soup mail.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart October 7, 2011 at 11:48 AM wow he sounds like an awesome presence Bob.. great write to extol his 'virtues'..hehe.. and I think my ex is married to his sister..oh...

Tony Lane October 7, 2011 at 8:14 AM I srteer clear of anyone who won't smile. Tony

Lee Ramage October 7, 2011 at 1:28 AM Gee, i know a Doctor who was the same way, always walking around the OR with an unlite cigar in his mouth... yuk! and miserable, he would push you if you were in his way. Great poem. I keep looking for more of your poems Lee

Russell Sivey October 6, 2011 at 11:02 PM You have a wonderful way of getting to the point very fast! The is poem is no different... straight to point and done so well! I really enjoyed this poem Bob!

John Smith October 6, 2011 at 10:35 PM I had thought he was riled all the time. Great depiction. You captured him in four lines. He was a man with a mission.

Nancy Jones October 6, 2011 at 6:19 PM so what became of him?