Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

The Hereafter

He asked his flock if they believed in the Hereafter

     Amen, pastor, they said amid much joy and laughter!

          Hereafter, when the plate is passed

               I expect it to be filled up fast

                    For some reason chapel attendance plunged thereafter

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Sara Kendrick August 13, 2011 at 10:43 AM It is hard to give but God gives in return..Enjoyed the humorous take on the subject of tithing or giving...Thanks for the review of my work..I am not crazy about liver but I can eat it..Once the dr told me to eat it once a week..I would try to bake it so that some of the fat would go away..Not great but I could force it down..My husband can't eat it at all..Sara

Judy Ball August 10, 2011 at 11:32 AM Ain`t that always the way. Good write my friend. Hadda be said. God Bless, JB

Kabuteng P.Ink K. August 10, 2011 at 1:55 AM haha! I could just imagine this, Bob! Quite a witty write that I really enjoyed! Thank you for your kind words in my poem :) enjoy your day!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 9, 2011 at 3:23 PM hahaha.. a great little ditty and truth is in these lines in some places of worship Bob... tithing has dwindled I imagine with all the economic woes but u gave it some wit .. hope u will read my Soldiers Sacrificed posted last night to honor the fallen heroes of the copter crash luv..

Carolyn Devonshire August 9, 2011 at 1:56 AM :) Yes, sometimes I get the feeling churches were formed to raise money, Bob. Very funny limerick, my friend. Love, Carolyn

Ms.Erica Jackson August 8, 2011 at 10:12 PM

James Foulk August 8, 2011 at 2:26 PM this one will go in my favorites, this one brought a smile, and so true. thank you for commenting on Under the Stars and for your concern for my back, felling a little better each day, but have to watch what i do.

Jack Horne August 8, 2011 at 12:54 PM LOL, witty piece, Bob

Zzzzz Zzzzz August 8, 2011 at 12:30 PM Ha-ha! Some people don't like to be parted from their cash at all! A fun write with some truth to it! Robert.

Nette Onclaud August 8, 2011 at 2:16 AM your humor can reallly strike the recesses of the mind... ahh, is this tithing?? make me reflect, bob.. greeat piece! :) huggs, nette

John Smith August 8, 2011 at 1:15 AM For too many preachers, that's what there really here after. Well said in verse.

Poet Destroyer A August 7, 2011 at 11:49 PM Good morning Bob H., its been a while. What an interesting question to ask the flock. Well I hope 5 dollars is enough to.. to keep the thereafter..lol... truly enjoyed,..p.d.

Don Johnson August 7, 2011 at 11:22 PM it don't all go to plan, n preachers churches also ran, great flow of words i understand, on the world stage keep a striding!:) on ya C0bber, Don

Elizabeth Wesley August 7, 2011 at 10:49 PM Robert, you take the truth of the matter and weave such expressive stories. I sense the humor and sadness in this wonderful verse. So much wisdom with so few words.

Lee Ramage August 7, 2011 at 10:27 PM Hi Bob, another enjoyable poem. It sometimes scares me that the younger generation may not have churches to attend, if they don't get more money. Take care, have a great week. Lee

Russell Sivey August 7, 2011 at 9:37 PM Ha Ha!! That's very funny...but amazingly true unfortunately!! Awesome!!

Jack Ross Jr. August 7, 2011 at 8:49 PM lol, so sad but true mate, Nice write love the wit...give me a chuckle....with love...old Jack