Spam

Computer spam I really do abhor

   But tinned Spam I have an appetite for

      I liked it in the Army

         And never did it harm me

            And it helped to win the Second World War

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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August 21, 2011 at 10:31 PM
wow! Bob,,, a very interesting poem. I did not know it helped win the second war... Thank you for sharing your wonderful poem, have yourself a wonderful night,..p.d.
Ball Avatar
August 20, 2011 at 6:28 PM
For sure and I don't think I know anyone who doesn't like it. God Bless, JB
Devonshire Avatar
August 20, 2011 at 1:27 PM
LOL I have a friend with a stockpile of "rations" from his army days. He thinks he may need them once our economy gasps its last breath. I'm with you regarding the computer spam, but I don't like the Spam in a can either. Our soldiers deserve better food! Witty limerick, Bob. Love, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
August 20, 2011 at 11:54 AM
hahaha, winning the war based on eating spam. GOOD limerick, dear Robert!!
Fraser Avatar
August 20, 2011 at 7:34 AM
It sure was a life saver when it came to rations Robert. Fine Limerick in tribute to this important war time meat. Have a lovely weekend :)
Mehta Avatar
August 19, 2011 at 11:16 PM
beautiful thought expressed in very postively, Bob
Sivey Avatar
August 19, 2011 at 9:15 PM
Clever! Nice use of the Limerick Form!! I never liked spam myself...either form of it! But I can see the good in it! Great write!!
Poet Avatar
August 19, 2011 at 8:00 PM
Very nice Robert.Liked the humour very much.
Kendrick Avatar
August 19, 2011 at 7:31 PM
Didn't know that fact about Spam..It helps in desperate situations to fill in the meat for a meal..Great topic..Thanks for stopping by, reading about fall, and leaving a gracious comment..Sara
Johnson Avatar
August 19, 2011 at 7:15 PM
There is no way that I could eat it. Most any other meat could beat it. My taste is much more refined Since on Fancy Feast I've dined. Like other spam, I now delete it. Signed---Kitty Cat
Sweetheart Avatar
August 19, 2011 at 7:14 PM
great kudos to Spam .. the can kind of course Bob .. a galant tribute to good old spam.. my kids never liked it but the hubbies always did.. appreciate the humor at the end luv..
Culverhouse Avatar
August 19, 2011 at 6:30 PM
Instead of the star spangeled banner....what about the spam sizzle campfire?? Funny enjoyed!!
Wesley Avatar
August 19, 2011 at 6:11 PM
Really Bob, it probably caused the war but the way you put it makes me think I could almost eat it. haha
Lane Avatar
August 19, 2011 at 5:50 PM
Oh man I love spam. My wife thinks that I'm nuts, but fried crispy on a bun with a little tomato. MMMMM. Tony
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