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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 12/2/2012 6:49:00 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
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Date: 1/7/2011 11:29:00 AM
Very good. Congratulations on this excellent poem and your winning entry in the contest. Very well written.
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Date: 12/31/2010 9:39:00 AM
cute one, congrats on your win in the contest
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Date: 12/31/2010 8:13:00 AM
Bob, congratulations on your win in BG'S contest with this witty write. Thanks for the smiles once again.. (",)
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Date: 12/31/2010 7:45:00 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
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Date: 12/31/2010 7:25:00 AM
Hi. Congratulations on your success with this fine write. Eamon
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Date: 12/31/2010 6:50:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Bob in Barbara Gorelick's contest "Apology Accepted". Love Carol
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Date: 12/31/2010 5:51:00 AM
Congrats Robert on your well deserved win and wish u a very Happy New Year!
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Date: 12/31/2010 5:16:00 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..
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Date: 12/30/2010 9:50:00 PM
Congratulations Robert on your funny win in the contest. Love, Joyce
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Date: 12/30/2010 9:31:00 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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Date: 12/30/2010 6:20:00 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.
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Date: 12/28/2010 5:06:00 PM
Excellent entry, Bob. Enjoyed. Good luck. Ralphie
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Date: 12/28/2010 1:29:00 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.
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Date: 12/28/2010 12:35:00 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 :)
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Date: 12/28/2010 11:00:00 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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