Poetic Gus

Gus sipped a few brews and went on a spree,

   And in public piddled on a prized tree.

      When the cops nabbed him that day,

         Poet Gus had this to say:

            "Where'er you be, let your water flow free!"

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Eastman Avatar
August 17, 2015 at 7:35 PM
My Hubby loved this... I'm still chuckling at it... You should stop by Jack Ellison and John Wulf... When they get to sparing it's Hilarious.
Hinshaw Avatar
August 17, 2015 at 7:37 PM
Carol - glad you and your hubby enjoyed. this is based on a true incident when I was stationed with the Air Force in Bermuda!
Rigoler Avatar
July 28, 2015 at 3:32 PM
Hahaha! We have a few here in town who follow this advice, Bob! I'm in a dry spell at the moment, but should be back with some humor. The heat and humidity is killing here in New England, and tomorrow it's going to be in the 90s! Thanks for posting your work, always look forward to reading you. Best to you. / C.L. (alias M)
Hinshaw Avatar
July 28, 2015 at 7:57 PM
Thank you, CL. Based on true story when I was in Bermuda with the AF.Gus, his real name, was nabbed by the constables for peeing in a park. He paid a fine of 5 pounds. Gus was the squadron drunk who always ran out of funds towards the end of the month & would hit me up for a loan but he always paid back promptly. Hurry back with more of your delightful humor - always enjoy your writes as well.
Onclaud Avatar
July 28, 2015 at 3:18 PM
so funny, bob...all guilty except the tree... good one!.. huggs
Laurie Avatar
July 27, 2015 at 7:51 PM
G'day Robert... What! Did the cops get a statement from the tree? If not, where's the proof - thank you Robert - Lindsay
Allison Avatar
July 27, 2015 at 5:20 PM
ha ha ha - i think the cops were simply 'taking the P' Robert lol:-) hugs jan xx
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