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Signs Along a Country Road

Fellers if you really want to save face, And stay in your little darlin's grace, Clear your mug of all that stubble, With Burma Shave on the double! She kindly refused his fond embrace, Because of all that stubble on his face! Shave a little closer next time, Bob! Burma Shave will do the job! She may admire that dimple on your chin, And those pearly whites when you grin, But if she refuses to give you a kiss and hug, Slather a heap of Burma Shave on your mug! If she says your face feels like steel wool, And says that you appear rather dull, Romance will improve and for sure she'll rave, If only you'll lather your mug with Burma Shave! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired (c) All Rights Reserved

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Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/28/2013 11:36:00 PM

This was great, Rob! I'm not sure where you got the title (perhaps your darling was trying to get a little action while you were driving down the road and your beard got between you two?... lol!). Even Burma Shave would have been a fine title! I can't stand facial hair as well... out of laziness I let it get out of hand, but because my beard curls it's super annoying!

Ralph Taylor

Date: 5/16/2013 6:36:00 AM

Hi Bob/Vera - Misplaced your E-Mail address. Just to let you know, my beloved Una, passed away on 7 May. I haven't been active on "Soup" for a while, but thought I would let you know. God bless and keep her in your prayers. Ralph

Seosamh De Burca

Date: 5/12/2013 6:28:00 PM

I enjoyed your poem, good fun and humour in your piece, (and some sound advice also).

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/11/2013 9:44:00 AM

Hello Bob H.,, thank you for all the nice and lovely visits in the past. After seeing and hearing the things that go on in this world, gives me reason to pray and never take my true poet friends for granted. Enjoy the greatest people and things in life. Have yourself a wonderful and lovely Mother's Day. Lots of Luv & Hugs *LINDA

Christine Phillips

Date: 5/8/2013 12:46:00 PM

"If only you'll lather your mug with Burma Shave" Nice line for a TV commercial. Very nice poem

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/8/2013 7:14:00 AM

- Bravo! - Always just enjoyable to read your funny pearls. - Have a nice day. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 5/8/2013 6:50:00 AM

You never disappoint...This is great..you should submit it to a travel magazine , or AAA . I saw a sad attempt by someone to get them started again.but half of them had fallen down and it made no sense. BG

Donna Jones

Date: 5/7/2013 10:02:00 PM

Oh yes...great one!!! And there was one about some pecan nut roll or something??? Or did I dream it? Anyway...loved it!!!

Carrie Richards

Date: 5/7/2013 8:53:00 PM

Who doesn't remember those long road trips.......and waiting for one sign after another ......all about Burma Shave!! :?? Brings back those memories!!

Robert Pettit

Date: 5/7/2013 8:08:00 PM

As soon as I saw the title, I expected to read something about Burma Shave. Great poem as usual, Bob.