Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

The Fisherman's Catch and Release

There was once an old man from Altoona

   Who decided to cast for some tuna

      'Twas a mermaid he landed

         He sighed saying off-handed

            "How I wish I had caught her much soona!"


Oh!  How I would love to make her my bride

   But I'm old, grizzled and gray and, beside

      'Twould be my usual luck

         She'd take up with some young buck,

            So I will release her at next high tide

Entry for Tania Kitchin's "Two Sea Themed Limerick" Contest
(27 July 2019)
TOOK 3D PLACE IN THE CONTEST

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Kim Rodrigues August 11, 2019 at 7:31 AM Very funny! Congratulations on your win!

Timothy Mcguire August 8, 2019 at 2:41 AM Great limerick!

Tom Cunningham August 8, 2019 at 2:01 AM Back with congrats on your top win Bob.

Curtis Moorman August 7, 2019 at 9:57 PM Bob, I recall a poem I wrote where I indicated that I would like to garner a first place win in a contest and be in the winner's circle. Well, my friend, this is the one. Congrats on your win and the as usual great poem that did it for you!

Jeanne Mcgee August 7, 2019 at 8:03 PM You wrote a great limerick and cute story. Congrats on your win.

Line Gauthier August 7, 2019 at 7:32 PM Bravo, Robert. Really cute. Congrats on your podium finish. Robert L. Hinshaw August 7, 2019 at 7:42 PM Thank you, Line. Glad you enjoyed and best to you - bob

Jan Allison August 7, 2019 at 6:24 PM you had me chuckling Bob,many congrats:-) hugs jan xx

Tania Kitchin August 7, 2019 at 5:53 PM Bob congratulations on your winning placement in the contest, your limerick is both witty and hilarious! Robert L. Hinshaw August 7, 2019 at 7:06 PM Thank you Tania for considering my entry in your contest worthy of a win. I Look forward to participating in other contests you may sponsor - Bo

Jennifer Proxenos July 28, 2019 at 10:02 AM Loved these limericks Robert, and the story they tell - lots of fun - hope you are well and best wishes for the contest . Hugs, Jennifer.

Panagiota Romios July 27, 2019 at 7:22 PM Bright limericks filled with great humor Panagiota

Alexis Y. July 27, 2019 at 4:58 PM Lol! Robert, This is hilarious. Nice imagery as well. I could just picture in my head the look on his face when he caught a mermaid instead of fish. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Have a great weekend:-) Alexis

Silent One July 27, 2019 at 6:30 AM Nice one Bob... Robert L. Hinshaw July 27, 2019 at 2:36 PM Thank you S.O. for dropping by to comment - Bob

Arturo Michael July 27, 2019 at 3:28 AM Not only old and grey but wise...he's surely die sooner from Altoona Robert L. Hinshaw July 27, 2019 at 2:37 PM Thanks Arturo - I always cherish your kind comments - Bob

Tom Cunningham July 26, 2019 at 9:12 PM Great limerick Bob, as the saying goes, plenty of fish in the sea.lol. Good luck. Tom

Lindsay Laurie July 26, 2019 at 8:11 PM G'day Bob ... good thinking Bob. The old man doesn't want to rival a shark for her affections. Lindsay Robert L. Hinshaw July 26, 2019 at 8:18 PM Yep, the inconsiderate old poop played the sporting "catch and release" routine and returned her to the sea for the sharks to nuzzle up to her! G'Day on ye, Mate, and always honored to have you drop by and read my drivel - BoB