Ozone Pollution

I suppose that I should apologize

   Cutting her off in traffic was unwise

      With finger she saluted

         Air with vile words polluted

            She clearly intended me to chastise


Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Placed No. 2 in BG Gorelick's "Apology Accepted" Contest - December 2010
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December 2, 2012 at 6:49 PM
Bob.. it is nice to read this oldie and goody limerick once again. :-) congrats with your wonderful win,, in the "APOLOGY ACCEPTED" contest.. always~ PD
Radke Avatar
January 7, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Very good. Congratulations on this excellent poem and your winning entry in the contest. Very well written.
Roberts Avatar
December 31, 2010 at 9:39 AM
cute one, congrats on your win in the contest
Neels Avatar
December 31, 2010 at 8:13 AM
Bob, congratulations on your win in BG'S contest with this witty write. Thanks for the smiles once again.. (",)
Richards Avatar
December 31, 2010 at 7:45 AM
Oh yes....we have all witnessed that "hand signal".....with no question as to what she intending to say..... This is a clever subject for the contest!! Happy New Year Robert.....all the best in 2011 ~~!! love, Carrie
Duffin Avatar
December 31, 2010 at 7:25 AM
Hi. Congratulations on your success with this fine write. Eamon
Brown Avatar
December 31, 2010 at 6:50 AM
Congratulations on your win Bob in Barbara Gorelick's contest "Apology Accepted". Love Carol
Poet Avatar
December 31, 2010 at 5:51 AM
Congrats Robert on your well deserved win and wish u a very Happy New Year!
Sweetheart Avatar
December 31, 2010 at 5:16 AM
Congrats Bob on your 2nd place win in the Apology Accepted contest with this incredible entry my friend.. enjoy your top spot with luv.. and again.. blessings for the new year always with luv..
Johnson Avatar
December 30, 2010 at 9:50 PM
Congratulations Robert on your funny win in the contest. Love, Joyce
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December 30, 2010 at 9:31 PM
Mr Bob, a big congrats on your 2nd place in my contest..on the funny side. You always make me laugh..I howled at the finger salute. BG
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December 30, 2010 at 6:20 PM
Good luck Bob H., enjoyed your poem. Stopping by to wish you lots of cheers & joy this comming new year.. May you always find new ways to share your talent and imagination with us here at the soup. Happy new year to you and your family,, God bless,.miss.p.d.
Taylor Avatar
December 28, 2010 at 5:06 PM
Excellent entry, Bob. Enjoyed. Good luck. Ralphie
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December 28, 2010 at 1:29 PM
Funny....she had her revenge. Forget the apology!! LOL Did you have a great cruise?? right now It would be nice to be in a tropical local for warmth.
K. Avatar
December 28, 2010 at 12:35 PM
uh-oh!!! This made me smile, Bob :) Thanks for the greetings--I hope your holidays were great and wishing you and your family all the best in 2011-- & happy to know you are a OM now-- super yay for you :) how'd the cruise go? God bless :) --nikko :)
Neels Avatar
December 28, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Hehe, Bob if you do come across her again, do you think she will give you a chance to apologise? :) Thanks for the laughs with your limerick.. All the best for BG's contest. Thank you for your kind comments always.. (",) Wilma
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