Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Split In Twain By Divorce

LIMERICK

You can have the two kids but not the hound
And I'll need the Caddie to get around
Said she I'll take the house
You good for nothin' louse
By your cock and bull I will not be bound

HAIKU

love that drifts apart
like two diverging rivers
ne'er to flow as one

COUPLET

Their marriage made in heaven was as solid as the Rock of Gibraltar
'Til his boozing and roving eyes caused the whole affair to falter

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Placed No. 5 in PDs "Divorce Club" Contest - December 2010

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Ralph Taylor December 5, 2010 at 5:09 PM Congrats, my friend. Nice going. Ralph

John Freeman December 5, 2010 at 9:24 AM Congratulations, my friend, on this worthy of honor job. Agape, Moses

Michael J. Falotico December 2, 2010 at 2:55 PM Congrats to you also Bob...well done my friend

Dr.Ram Mehta December 2, 2010 at 12:44 PM Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest, Bob

Sheri Fresonke Harper December 2, 2010 at 9:04 AM The limerick is funny, the haiku scenic, the couplet great, fun set, congrats on your win:)

Poet Destroyer A December 2, 2010 at 7:00 AM Good morning, Robert! &) Congratulations! With your awesome 3some of 3 differ forms. I had lots of fun reading every entry. I was surprised every one pulled off a beautiful and amazing Job to my request. lol,, and the whole time I thought it was going to be a tough contest,...p.d.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 2, 2010 at 6:29 AM So happy to be sharing our fifth placement together.. hope for the BRONCOS.. maybe a new coach on the horizon..luv.. keep the faith.. no where to go but UP...

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 2, 2010 at 6:28 AM Congrats Bob my friend on your big win in P.D.'s great contest on divorce with this brilliant write and entry luv... enjoy another top ten win today with luv..

Carol Sunshine Brown December 2, 2010 at 5:51 AM Congratulations Bob for your win in P.D.'s "Divorce Club Contest". Love, Carol

Adell Foster November 26, 2010 at 5:39 PM Ha ha, Robert, this is a great entry, Good luck in the contest :-) ~ Adell

Wilma Neels November 26, 2010 at 8:37 AM Bob, I seriously love your entry for Pd's contest.. Not to mention the title --- Wishing you all the best and have a grand weekend ;-) Wilma

Nette Onclaud November 25, 2010 at 11:55 PM a laughing roar of a poem, robert... love found and lost truly highlighted here... i guess mine was more tricky! best of luck in the contest! warmest, nette

Skat A November 25, 2010 at 7:55 PM SMILES BOB H. THE ONE THING I LOVE ABOUT THIS CONTEST IS THE OPINION AND THE VIEW OF THE ONES HAPPILY FOREVER MARIED. ,Love it BOB, best holiday wishes*Luv~Skat

Dr.Ram Mehta November 25, 2010 at 4:44 PM hahahaha. the couplet made laugh aloud. In haiku you have nicely define what is divorce with good images, Bob

Francine Roberts November 25, 2010 at 12:18 PM what a perfect entry for the contest, love all three forms, good luck, you did a fantastic job with it

Carolyn Devonshire November 25, 2010 at 11:51 AM GREAT limerick, Bob!! The division of property holds up many divorces. Did you see the Michael Douglas movie "War of the Roses"? Same theme as your limerick. The haiku is lovely and very touching and there's a lot of truth in your couplet. Best wishes in the contest with this outstanding entry. Happy Thanksgiving. Love, Carolyn

Barbara Gorelick November 25, 2010 at 11:49 AM Good one Mr Bob..I like your limerick the best...Happy Day..not to much pie now! BG