Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

The Ford That Roared

My first car was a thirty-seven Ford

   It would do all of forty-five when floored

      The horn played Little Bo Peep

         Had straight pipes on the old heap

            Cops not amused as about town I roared

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Placed No. 1 in Carol Brown's "My First Car" Contest - March 2012

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Andrea Dietrich March 14, 2012 at 8:40 PM I sure remember this one, Robert. A MUCH deserved big win.

Joyce Johnson March 13, 2012 at 6:58 PM Bet you were on everyone's list. Cute poem. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Mike Dailey March 13, 2012 at 2:59 PM first car = first place. Not a bad combination Bob. Mike

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl March 13, 2012 at 1:44 PM Congratulations Bob, well done xx

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 13, 2012 at 12:34 PM congrats Bob on a grand first place win luv for an rip roaring entry luv..

Gwendolen Song March 13, 2012 at 11:12 AM Robert HInshaw!! You better be obeying the speed limit now young man! ha ha. I am tickled pink that this one hit the top! Are u sure you weren't driving the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car?...ha ha. Hugs, Gwendolen ps...love the horn!!!

Carol Sunshine Brown March 13, 2012 at 6:55 AM Congratulations on your win and thank you for supporting "My First Car" contest Bob. Love, Carol

Harry Horsman March 2, 2012 at 3:29 PM Nice one Robert, good luck in the contest. harry

Nette Onclaud March 1, 2012 at 1:38 PM downright winsome and playful, bob... i bet you had a great time with your ford.. winning bet and huggs! :)

Jack Horne March 1, 2012 at 12:40 PM LOL, I know I'll always get a chuckle with your writes, Bob. Thanks for all the laughs

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl March 1, 2012 at 10:45 AM Nice one Robert I have only ever had three fords and all three broke down boo hoo xx

Anne-Lise Andresen March 1, 2012 at 4:13 AM Funny poem Bob, my first car was also a Ford (17M)....bæææp....bæææp... have a lovely day - oxox Anne-Lise

Kash Poet March 1, 2012 at 1:13 AM Very good Limerick Bob.Enjoyed the humour.Best wishes for the contest.

Andrea Dietrich February 29, 2012 at 10:35 PM GREAT JOB< BOB

Russell Sivey February 29, 2012 at 9:58 PM What a fantastic write you have written! I have really enjoyed all of these lines you have brought to me. You laid onto me a little chuckle within this poem! This is an incredible write of which I have read this evening Bob! Thank you for sharing this poem...Good luck in the contest! Great Work!!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 29, 2012 at 9:08 PM Bob, a funny limerick and far better title than "My First Love". Thanks for your kind comments today and best wishes in the contest. I predict a winner, here! Blessings, Rhonda