Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Relief Behind a Tree

After guzzlin' beer Gus needed to pee

   He sought relief behind a nearby tree

      Before the judge he was fined

        To which Gus gravely opined:

            "Where e'er you be let yer water flow free!"

Entry for Andrea Dietrich's "A Limerick, Old Or New" Contest

Placed No. 4 in the contest

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Maurice Rigoler September 12, 2019 at 1:14 PM True enough, and I've done it many times to my much needed relief! Thank you so much, Robert, for stopping by to read me. My health is not great but I'm still alive and writing. Best to you. / M

Gershon Wolf August 19, 2019 at 9:38 PM Old Gus sure made me laugh, Robert. He's a real prize!! … Congrats on your placement in Andrea's contest. Best wishes, Gershon

Jan Allison August 19, 2019 at 3:15 PM Great to read this again Bob, many congratulations on your win :-) Hugs Jan xx Robert L. Hinshaw August 19, 2019 at 4:21 PM Thank you Jan for your continued support of my nonsense! bob

Kim Merryman August 19, 2019 at 2:06 PM Good one, Robert! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim

Andrea Dietrich August 18, 2019 at 8:27 PM great job, Robert!! It's so nice to see one of your limericks in my contest. Congrats. Robert L. Hinshaw August 19, 2019 at 10:40 AM Thanks, Andrea, for considering my entry in your contest worthy of a win! - Bob H

Jennifer Proxenos August 17, 2019 at 2:02 AM A funny limerick and well thought out. I wish you tons of luck in the contest, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Lindsay Laurie August 14, 2019 at 1:50 AM G'day Bob … a fine limerick Bob. He should have asked the judge what he was supposed to do. I mean, surely the tree didn't mind - thanks Bob - Lindsay Robert L. Hinshaw August 14, 2019 at 11:21 AM Thks for commenting on my latest nonsense. Relief is a true tale. When I was assigned with the USAF in Bermuda Gus was our squadron boozer! He'd tap me towards the end of each month for funds to quench his thirst but always paid me back on pay day! Carry on, Old Mate

Charles Messina August 13, 2019 at 7:33 AM LOL- Love this Robert. Like you always say "I love great limericks.. and this one is GREAT! Good luck in the contest. -Charlie

Alexis Y. August 11, 2019 at 7:43 PM Lol! Robert, This is hilarious! You are so good at writing limericks. Best wishes in the contest. Enjoy the rest of your day:-) Alexis

Jan Allison August 11, 2019 at 5:38 PM very witty Bob! :-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham August 11, 2019 at 5:01 PM Haha nice one Bob, when you got to go you got to go lol. Good luck. Tom