Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Rhyme

Random Thoughts of a Disgruntled Snowman

Here I stand on the front lawn for all gawking passersby to see;
A convenient spectacle on which neighborhood dogs choose to pee!
I try to keep my cool (so to speak) as people make sport of me,
With carrot nose, silly hat, arms formed from branches of a tree!

A corncob pipe clamped between charcoal teeth shapes my face;
I feel so ridiculous lounging here staring off into distant space.
Its those little household terrors who made me who I am,
Then they leave me to thaw in the sun not giving a tinkers damn!

I would just as soon have remained anonymous in a snow drift by the fence,
But if I may say so, I'm a handsome dude - that said in my own defense!
Politically correct jerks call me a 'snow person' upsetting me so!
Dang it!  I'm a SNOWMAN and have been from generations ago!

Its cold out here but I reckon they dare not light a flame, lest,
It would hasten my doom which is so very tenuous at best!
So passersby, enjoy me whilst you can before my certain demise,
As I slowly sink to the ground liquefying right before your eyes!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired

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Maurice Rigoler February 17, 2016 at 9:15 PM Another gem! Love the description of the snowman, almost exactly the way we kids did it. I think he should be called a snow person – keeps it neutral, and Jan, for a woman, has lots of balls. Enjoyable read. / M

Nette Onclaud February 15, 2016 at 4:11 AM a delightful work from your fluid pen, robert.. i can imagine you as a snowman but make sure you don't melt fast, lol.. thanks for your compliments!... huggs and happy V day!

Paul Callus February 14, 2016 at 3:19 PM This made for a very pleasant read, Robert! ...and Jan's remark is the cherry on the cake:) ~ Hope you had a lovely Valentine's Day! ~ Regards // paul

Carol Eastman February 13, 2016 at 4:12 PM Bravo! I loved this piece!... And you too... Mr. SnowMan.

Lindsay Laurie February 12, 2016 at 5:15 PM G'day Bob ... enjoyed reading your grumpy snowman tale Bob. Unfortunately here he would be a snow puddle in five minutes - GO BRONCOS - Lindsay

Timothy Hicks February 10, 2016 at 7:33 PM Not sure which is funnier ... your poem or the title. (so to speak) ... hehehe. I love this random topic, and how you made it shine with your snarky snowman. The day they start calling 'em "snow people", might be the day the PC people have gone too far! Great poem! I've been away from the Soup for too long...

Sandra Adams February 7, 2016 at 10:40 AM this is adorable, and i guess something a snowman would say! Great creative poem :)

Poet Destroyer A February 6, 2016 at 10:18 AM Hi, Bob H., with a nice and friendly smile I come back.... NO, No!!! not the Broncos. LOL..I cheered for them when they played against the Patriots. That's only cuz, I dislike the patriots with a passion... However, now the game is going to get real. Carolina Panthers are the best and Are going to spank the Broncos. LOL..Poor Payton Manning needs the win. And if for miracle they win. I guess, it was a fixed game. :) Have a good day. I love FOOTBALL :) I'm a Big Dallas Cowboys Fan. LINDA

Poet Destroyer A February 6, 2016 at 8:08 AM Bob, Snow is terrible, you are probably use to it. Always ~LINDA

John Lawless February 5, 2016 at 4:53 PM Hey, Robert, had our 14 mo old granddaughter over today for her first "snowman" attempt....he won't last long but she did enjoy the cold at least for a little while. Robert L. Hinshaw February 5, 2016 at 6:33 PM Thx for taking a look at the poem, John. She has a long life ahead of her to perfect the making of lots of snowmen! Great to hear from you - bob h

Jan Allison February 5, 2016 at 4:51 PM Robert I Loved your humourous poem the imagery made me laugh out loud (of course it is a snowman that is why people make snow balls) lol ! hugs Jan xx7 Robert L. Hinshaw February 5, 2016 at 6:32 PM Hey I had never thought of that - very witty comment, dear Jan!!!!