Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Poet Ogden Nash

Here's a salute to Poet Ogden Nash,

   Who was notable for being quite brash!

      He was much more wittier

         Than John Greenleaf Whittier,

            Concocting reams of clever balderdash!

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Jack Horne January 29, 2019 at 3:38 PM love this wonderful limerick tribute that Nash would have surely loved too, Bob. I was so very sorry to hear of Vera's passing but she's at peace now, my friend Robert L. Hinshaw January 29, 2019 at 7:10 PM Thank you Jack. Yes, Vera is free of all pain and suffering and now rests in our Savior's arms. Hope Mum is going better. Best to you both my friend - bob

Andrea Dietrich January 23, 2019 at 2:33 PM wonderful tribute to him! Robert L. Hinshaw January 24, 2019 at 6:42 PM Thank you, Andrea. Nash is one of my favorite poets and writes witty nonsense which is right up my alley. I have nearly all his books in my personal library. Best always - Bob

Maurice Rigoler January 12, 2019 at 6:50 PM Excellent limerick on Ogden Nash, Robert, and a fine compliment to his skill as a comic poet. I believe Edward VIII was a very distant relative to Henry VIII. Henry was eager to produce, Edward eager to seduce. Thanks for the stop, friend./ M

Lindsay Laurie January 10, 2019 at 4:27 PM G'day Robert … trust you had a fine festive season. Nicely written limerick based on fact - thanks Robert - Lindsay

Carolyn Devonshire January 10, 2019 at 12:55 PM :) Yes, we studied Nash in school and I enjoyed his work, Bob. Love the way you rhyme "wittier" and "Whittier." Clever and funny limerick! Hugs, carolyn Robert L. Hinshaw January 10, 2019 at 1:10 PM Glad you enjoyed, Carolyn. I have many of his books in my personal library and continue to enjoy his creative wit. Glad you are able to see the conjunction of Venus and Jupiter from FL - especially when they are closest on 22 Jan. Bob

Alexis Y. January 9, 2019 at 9:16 PM Lol! Robert, What a clever and well written limerick! Well done. Thanks for bringing Ogden Nash to my attention. I didn't know he was until now:-)Alexis Robert L. Hinshaw January 10, 2019 at 8:23 AM thank you Alexis. Go to your library and check out some of his books. He is the wittiest poet I've ever read - He'll keep you in stitches. I have many of his books in my personal library and read them over and over - Bob