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His adoring wife told her hubby that she was with child! He was so overjoyed he walked on air to put it mild! He started making immediate plans for a handsome little boy, That he could hunt and fish with and bring him untold joy! A football, baseball and soccer ball were on his shopping list. A closet full of sports stuff - things he just could not resist! He bought a box of cigars, the labels reading, "It's A Boy!" He painted the nursery a sickly blue much to his wife's annoy! They settled back to await the big event and he began to muse, Upon the young lad's future and the career he might choose. "Why, he'll be President of these United States I have no doubt, Or perhaps a senator in the Congress where he'll carry lots of clout!" "Maybe a four-star general in the Air Force wearing a suit of blue, Or a famous research scientest finding a cure for the flu! Hollywood, I'm sure, will call wanting to make him a star; Perhaps a renowned attorney defending hapless souls before the bar!" Momma delivered a charming little bundle and what do you think? She presented Papa with the cutest little girl all wrapped up in pink! He tenderly cuddled and kissed her as he proudly proclaimed, "President of these United States she'll be, the first to be so named!" Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 3/22/2012 10:23:00 AM
Lovely poem.. surprising indeed.. a bundle of joy...A president she'll be :)
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Date: 3/21/2012 4:36:00 PM
LOL, love this witty one too, Bob
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Date: 3/21/2012 3:46:00 PM
Sometimes we don't get what we're expecting, but it still turns out to be a blessing, Bob. If this girl does not become president, I hope she is a "four-star general." I know that would make you proud! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/21/2012 12:30:00 PM
Loved it!
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Date: 3/20/2012 7:18:00 PM
I would adore to see a woman as president!! And all adorned in pink! CUTE poem.
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Date: 3/20/2012 3:09:00 PM
this time, i figured out the surprise before the ending, but still enjoyed every line. i love how you changed some words to fit the rhyme ("to his wife's annoy" and "to put it mild"). very entertaining!
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Date: 3/20/2012 2:05:00 PM
Hi Bob. Not knowing the sex being born are rare noeadays. It was more of a surprise in the past. But ultra suruey could be wrong.This is a wery,wery good,sweet and funny poem Bob, love it. Have a lovely week, you and your family. - oxox hugs Anne-Lise
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Date: 3/20/2012 7:38:00 AM
Lovely Robert obvious but truly lovely enjoyed it and it made me smile xx
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Date: 3/20/2012 7:05:00 AM
Thank you for adding your spices to the soup today Bob. I am enjoying reading all the appetizing poetry posted here today. Have a wonderful week. May inspiration hit the tip of your pen and never let go. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/20/2012 6:14:00 AM
very nicely written
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Date: 3/19/2012 9:43:00 PM
Bob, this poem is the sweetest thing I've read in a long time. I needed to smile. Thanks for sharing and thanks for your kind comments on my Homecoming poem. Yes, I believe my father is in Heaven at peace. Blessings, Rhonda
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