Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Clerihew

Shot Forsooth

Alas, Abe Lincoln was fatally shot forsooth,

By that nefarious cad John Wilkes Booth!

Booth was shot by Sergeant Boston Corbett,

Sending him on his well-deserved eternal orbit!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Lucilla Carrillo February 23, 2013 at 11:56 AM Good history; ABE Lincoln was voted the most famous president. This week. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

Kathryn Collins February 22, 2013 at 7:28 AM Sergeant Boston Corbett - didn't know his name either. I too love Oh Captain My Captain. I think my knowledge of Jack Ruby is indelible because of my age and actually seeing it live on TV. love your twist on the entire subject. love, Kathy

John Loving Iii February 19, 2013 at 6:41 PM boston corbett i have never heard of him though it would have intrested me durring some time in history.

Sara Kendrick February 19, 2013 at 7:22 AM That must have been a sad time for our nation just like when Kennedy was shot..Enjoyed reading your work this morn..Haven't heard from you in awhile..How is all going and how is Vera?...Sara John Loving Iii February 19, 2013 at 6:43 PM now jack ruby, everybody knows him.

Barbara Gorelick February 18, 2013 at 12:16 AM I didnt know the name of the man who shot Booth..enjoyed your poem..lots of talk of Lincoln with the movie and Academy Awards..One of my favorite poems is " Oh Captain! My Captain!" HOpe all is well with you..love your poetry. Hi to Vera.. BG