Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Potholes

There was once a weavin' driver named Joad
   
   Nabbed by cops, drivin' in manner forebode

      Asked if he had been boozin'

         No sir, I am just cruisin'

            Tryin' to avoid potholes in the road

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Andrea Dietrich August 13, 2023 at 3:04 PM Awesome limerick. Robert L. Hinshaw August 13, 2023 at 3:08 PM I'm surprised I haven't been nabbed for driving erraticaly here in Colorado dodging the potholes! Thanks, Andrea - Bob H

Sara Kendrick August 3, 2023 at 8:54 AM Awesome one right up to date with our failing infrastructure. I think everything needs to be repaired, updated and improved. Thanks for sharing this one and for dropping by my page. Sara Robert L. Hinshaw August 3, 2023 at 1:40 PM Thanks, Sara! Great to hear from you - Bob H

Jerry Brotherton August 1, 2023 at 12:53 PM Loved this limerick Robert. I have been on some roads so filled with potholes even Joad would not be able to outmaneuver them. Thanks for the chuckle. Robert L. Hinshaw August 1, 2023 at 1:30 PM Thanks, Jerry - glad you liked the write. Best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob H

Kim Merryman July 23, 2023 at 7:05 PM Great limerick, Robert! I enjoyed it! Blessings, Kim M Robert L. Hinshaw July 24, 2023 at 6:40 AM Thankyou Kim. Glad you enjoyed and that makes me happy - Bob H

Gershon Wolf July 23, 2023 at 6:27 PM That Joad sure is a clever driver -- and thinks just as fast on his feet as a gentleman I know named Robert Hinshaw!! Great limerick, Bob. Keep 'em coming! Cheers, Gershon Robert L. Hinshaw July 24, 2023 at 6:39 AM Thanks for your gracious comments, Gershon. I usually drive the same roads to do business around here so I've figgered out where the potholes are and avoid 'em and haven't been stopped by the cops - yet! Best to you, friend - Bob

Panagiota Romios July 23, 2023 at 6:10 PM Were you driving in CA by any chance! LOL Delightful limerick and great closing line, Better watch out for this Joab dude.): Pangie Robert L. Hinshaw July 24, 2023 at 6:37 AM Thank you, Pangie. Colorado's front-end alignment people rejoice at the potholes - it keep 'em in business.! Bob