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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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/21/2011 10:31:00 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.

Judy Ball

Date: 8/20/2011 6:28:00 PM

For sure and I don't think I know anyone who doesn't like it. God Bless, JB

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/20/2011 1:27:00 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

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/20/2011 11:54:00 AM

hahaha, winning the war based on eating spam. GOOD limerick, dear Robert!!

James Fraser

Date: 8/20/2011 7:34:00 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 :)

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/19/2011 11:16:00 PM

beautiful thought expressed in very postively, Bob

Russell Sivey

Date: 8/19/2011 9:15:00 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!!

Kash Poet

Date: 8/19/2011 8:00:00 PM

Very nice Robert.Liked the humour very much.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/19/2011 7:31:00 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

Joyce Johnson

Date: 8/19/2011 7:15:00 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

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 8/19/2011 7:14:00 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..