Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Render Unto the Irs - Bah Humbug

The Holiday Season has come and gone.

   Bank balance for that spree is overdrawn.

      Now I'm feeling mighty glum.

         Since Sam wants a hefty sum,

            The house and my dog I may have to pawn!

Entry for Carolyn Devonshire's "Tax And Finance Limerick" Contest
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Gershon Wolf January 7, 2019 at 6:36 PM Hope you can save the dog, Bob. Maybe take him to a paw-N shop Heh, heh. Happy 2019! Best wishes, Gershon

Line Gauthier January 5, 2019 at 9:06 AM LOL - good one, Robert.

Alexis Y. December 31, 2018 at 4:09 PM Hi Robert, It was a pleasure to read your well written and witty limerick. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. It was well deserved. Happy New Year's my poetic friend:-) Alexis

Robert L. Hinshaw December 31, 2018 at 3:30 PM Thanks again for the generous rating you bestowed on my entry in the contest! Looking forward to your next contest. Happy New Year to you! - Bob

Carolyn Devonshire December 31, 2018 at 3:05 PM LOL Hope you can save your house and dog, Bob. Funny Limerick! Congratulations on a second-place win in my contest. Have a wonderful New Year! Best wishes, Carolyn

Andrea Dietrich December 28, 2018 at 7:22 PM very very good. Carolyn will love it

John Gondolf December 24, 2018 at 8:03 AM A great limerick for the contest, Bob, best of luck. John

Connie Marcum Wong December 23, 2018 at 7:19 PM Isn't that the truth! We dread seeing our house go up in value because that means our taxes do too! A great Limerick you have created Robert! Happy Holidays my friend! : ) xxoo Robert L. Hinshaw December 24, 2018 at 11:53 AM Glad you enjoyed the lim, Connie. Best to you and your family for a Merry Christmas and I really appreciate your support and encouragement - Bob

Jan Allison December 23, 2018 at 5:34 PM oh so funny Bob! I love that final line:-) hugs Jan xx