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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

Date: 7/23/2010 4:57:00 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

Date: 7/23/2010 1:18:00 PM

Well done Bob, and congrats...may you be inspired to let the ink flow.....TAH

Jerry Dinzes

Date: 7/23/2010 11:52:00 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

Date: 7/23/2010 11:41:00 AM

Joshua Lacey

Date: 7/20/2010 1:29:00 PM

agree with you on that one

James Fraser

Date: 7/20/2010 12:49:00 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

Date: 7/20/2010 8:56:00 AM

great one today!! Yes it is best to be cautious with criticism, we are not too perfect either...

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/19/2010 11:21:00 AM

Congratulations Robert on your well deserved win in Carolyn Devonshire's contest "Anti-Slam Limericks". Love, Carol

Audrey Haick

Date: 7/18/2010 12:27:00 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

Date: 7/18/2010 8:12:00 AM

Bob how do u want your name shown on the certificate ??? Robert L. Hinshaw?? with luv..

Tim Ryerson

Date: 7/18/2010 5:53:00 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

Date: 7/17/2010 3:05:00 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