Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Tempt Not Thy Creator

Titanic unsinkable - guaranteed

     Another example of mankind's greed

          Man dared nature - man lost

               At a most dreadful cost

                    "Tempt not thy Creator" man should heed

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Placed No. 2 in John Freeman's " Human Foibles vs Godly Nature" Contest - June 2010

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Timothy Brumley July 21, 2010 at 6:09 PM So true, but alas it's the doom of mankind to forget. Mankind will one day end up just like that fabled ship when he hits his iceberg-The Judgment of God Almighty. A lot of wisdom in just five lines Bob, good one!

Virginia Mitchell June 26, 2010 at 8:42 AM Well done, Robert. Congratulations on your win! : )

Andrea Dietrich June 25, 2010 at 8:38 PM congratulations. this reads so well!

Carol Sunshine Brown June 25, 2010 at 11:22 AM Congratulations Robert on your win in John Freeman's contest "Human Foible vs Godly Nature". Love, Carol

Ralph Taylor June 25, 2010 at 5:06 AM Congrats on your win. Nice job, Sarge. You guys enjoy your weekend, our best to Vera. xxx Una/Ralph

Joyce Johnson June 24, 2010 at 11:29 PM Great and true advice, Robert. CongratulationsJoyce

John Freeman June 24, 2010 at 10:53 PM Congratulations my friend. Your Titanic won you a hansome spot at my table. Awesome job with this worthy presentation. Agape, Moses

Amy Green June 22, 2010 at 10:15 PM Wow, Bob. This is really good. Enjoyed a lot. Good luck to you in the contest.

Marycile Beer June 22, 2010 at 10:52 AM Very well stated, Bob. It never pays to try and out do God or nature. God Ble, Cile

Dr.Ram Mehta June 21, 2010 at 7:01 PM A wonderful entry with thought provoking expressions. Good luck in the contest, Bob

Ralph Taylor June 21, 2010 at 6:07 PM Great message, Sarge. Good luck. ...Ralph

Joseph Spence Sr June 21, 2010 at 3:10 PM This is excellent and sends a strong message. The image of greed is potent in this piece. Great job! Joseph

Susan Mills June 21, 2010 at 11:46 AM Greed seems to be overpowering our nations at time leaving the masses to fend for themselves in breadlines and soup kitchens. Yes, God is all powerful and Almighty. God has the final say. Love, Susan

Oscar Mascarenhas June 21, 2010 at 10:21 AM nice write and a good message.... loved reading it all the best for the contest cheers oscar