Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

The Final Fly By

Clyde stood 'neath the mistletoe coy and shy,

   Itching for a kiss from gals passing by.

      Behind their hands they tittered,

         As by him they all skittered!

            Seems the zipper was undone on his fly!

Entry for Carolyn Devonshire's "Christmas Limerick" Contest

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Andrea Dietrich December 13, 2018 at 7:20 PM haha. GOOD one, my friend. Belated congrats.

Deb Radke December 3, 2018 at 8:55 AM I’m back with many congratulations for your fine placement in the contest. Well done, Bob.

Charles Messina December 2, 2018 at 7:45 PM Dropping back to congratulate you on your win, Bob! I had a feeling this one would be at the top of the list...way to go! Charlie

Jan Allison December 2, 2018 at 4:23 PM Dropping back to say many congrats Robert:-) hugs Jan xx

Tania Kitchin December 2, 2018 at 2:06 PM Ha ha ha, this is hilarious, congratulations on your win!

Carolyn Devonshire December 2, 2018 at 11:43 AM Ah, right near the top where you belong, Bob. My heart goes out to Clyde, who never got that kiss. Congratulations on a second-place win, my friend. Competition for this contest was amazing and yours was among the poems that stood out as outrageously humorous. Thanks for the laughs - Carolyn Robert L. Hinshaw December 2, 2018 at 3:35 PM Thank you, Carolyn, for considering it worthy of a win! It was a fun contest and I look forward to participating in other contests that you may sponsor. Bob

Lindsay Laurie November 30, 2018 at 8:47 PM G'day Bob … very good reason for him to play the role of Rudolph in a Santa Christmas play, although his red nose would not stand out from his red face - I got a good chuckle Bob - Lindsay

Deb Radke November 30, 2018 at 7:00 AM Oh, so well done, Bob. This is hilarious. Best wishes in the contest. This limerick will score quite high, I’m sure. Deb

Line Gauthier November 28, 2018 at 9:19 PM Robert !! A shocking limerick, should be a winner. LOL Robert L. Hinshaw November 29, 2018 at 1:51 PM Thank you, Line - happy you liked it - Bob

Charles Messina November 28, 2018 at 8:58 PM This is hilarious and well written, Robert. Every line hit home. Best wishes for a win and Happy Holidays to you and your family...Charlie Robert L. Hinshaw November 29, 2018 at 1:52 PM Thank you, Charles. best to you and your family for the forthcoming Holiday Season - Bob

Rico Leffanta November 28, 2018 at 3:52 PM I knew a Scotsman just like that! His fly was always open hopin' for a token! Aloha! Rico Robert L. Hinshaw November 28, 2018 at 4:13 PM Love your "poetical" comment, Rico. I read a number of lims from your list. I like great lims and these are great ones. Thanks for stopping by - Bob

Tom Cunningham November 28, 2018 at 3:29 PM Haha nice one Robert, bet he wondered where the draught was coming from. Good luck. Tom Robert L. Hinshaw November 28, 2018 at 4:16 PM Thank you Tom. Would like to see Clyde's reaction when he discovered his pants unzipped! As always, many thanks for your support - Bob

Jan Allison November 28, 2018 at 3:15 PM ha ha ha very witty Robert:-) hugs Jan xx Robert L. Hinshaw November 28, 2018 at 3:19 PM I'm a-thankin' ye - glad you enjoyed more of my nonsense! Bob