Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Slam Dunk

I suppose that I'll never understand


     Why one would pen slam for foe or friend


          If writing slam is one's bent

          
               Be gracious in how you vent


                    It may come back to bite you in the end

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Honorable Mention in Carolyn Devonshire's "Anti Slam Limericks" Contest - July 2010

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Jerry Dinzes July 23, 2010 at 4:57 PM Love your stuff Robert! I don't take kindly to malicious poetry, and certainly didn't intend this that way. While I enjoy slam poetry, I find anti-slam to be hilarious. I believe prodding is okay, as long as it occurs in good fun. Best of luck!

Tobey Hill July 23, 2010 at 1:18 PM Well done Bob, and congrats...may you be inspired to let the ink flow.....TAH

Jerry Dinzes July 23, 2010 at 11:52 AM I wasn't crazy about Hinshaw's poem at first, / It felt like a venomous outburst! / If he didn't understand, / Why whine about my brand? / While he may be well versed, his name I had cursed! ///// Being the the type who likes a little pain, / From a second reading I could not refrain! / This time it brought a smile, / And did not seem so vile! / I guess I'm that type who'd rather laugh than complain!

Jerry Dinzes July 23, 2010 at 11:41 AM I wasn't crazy about Hinshaw's poem at first, / It felt like a venomous outburst! / If he didn't understand, / Why whine about my brand? / While he may be well versed, his name I had cursed! ///// Being the the type who likes a little pain, / From a second reading I could not refrain! / This time it brought a smile, / And did not seem so vile! / I guess I'm that type who'd rather laugh than complain!

Joshua Lacey July 20, 2010 at 1:29 PM agree with you on that one

James Fraser July 20, 2010 at 12:49 PM Many congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest Robert. Slam is not on my list to do, and I doubt I will ever write one >> James

Doris Culverhouse July 20, 2010 at 8:56 AM great one today!! Yes it is best to be cautious with criticism, we are not too perfect either...

Carol Sunshine Brown July 19, 2010 at 11:21 AM Congratulations Robert on your well deserved win in Carolyn Devonshire's contest "Anti-Slam Limericks". Love, Carol

Audrey Haick July 18, 2010 at 12:27 PM Words of wisdom, Robert. As it seems, some slammers don't care. I doubt if slam was meant to insult others. I need to write something about this. Congratulations on your win ! Hope you're well! Peace, love, audrey

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 18, 2010 at 8:12 AM Bob how do u want your name shown on the certificate ??? Robert L. Hinshaw?? with luv..

Tim Ryerson July 18, 2010 at 5:53 AM Oh yeah, Robert! Funny yet full of wisdom..Yes, it always comes back to bite our butts doesn't it? Congtatulations my friend! - Tim

Andrea Dietrich July 17, 2010 at 3:05 PM Robert, I congratulate you for your win. I do not really get into slam either, but since it is actually done all in good fun by those who willingly participate, I just say, more power to 'em! Luv, Andrea

Ralph Taylor July 17, 2010 at 1:55 PM Congrats, my friend. Great job. Have a nice weekend. Ralph

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen July 17, 2010 at 1:54 PM Congratulations Robert, on your HM in Carolyn's contest with this witty poem. Very nice! Lovingly, Dane Ann

John Freeman July 17, 2010 at 1:34 PM Certainly the truth in this one, Robert. Congratulations, my friend. Agape, Moses

Carolyn Devonshire July 17, 2010 at 1:12 PM I like the way you think and the way you treat others, Bob. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Love, Carolyn

Francine Roberts July 17, 2010 at 12:29 PM good one, good luck in the contest

Sara Kendrick July 17, 2010 at 11:25 AM We would not want end bite...Great one that should do well in the contest..Good luck..Sara

James Fraser July 17, 2010 at 10:34 AM Haha, it just may do > come back and bite one. Kool one Robert, best of luck in Carolyn's contest >> James

Timothy Brumley July 17, 2010 at 9:53 AM Good Luck!:)

Timothy Brumley July 17, 2010 at 9:52 AM I'm right with you Bob. Funny how great minds think the same, I'm three poems below you on the board with my entree!