Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

The Town Drunk

The town drunk felt a dire need to wee-wee!

     In the park he found a sycamore tree.

          As the cops led him away,

               The old souse was heard to say,

                    "Where e'er you be, let yer water flow free!" 

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Lindsay Laurie August 4, 2015 at 3:08 AM Hello Robert... if it had have been a lemon tree there was no case to answer to - thank you Robert - Lindsay

Poet Destroyer A September 3, 2013 at 12:49 PM haha,, sounds like some one I know..I imagine we all have a a drunk around the town... another fun limerick... Linda

Carol Eastman August 3, 2013 at 2:01 PM Definately a groaner... But great.

Kathryn Collins July 28, 2013 at 7:57 AM Dear Bob - I have great affinity for town drunks. And this one I love, love, Kathy

Kim Van Breda July 9, 2013 at 3:37 AM Clever 'wee' little limerick. They always put a smile on my dial xx

Doris Culverhouse July 8, 2013 at 8:12 PM that is real witty! I like it. thanks for check out my poem, I had to let off some steam. lol

Cecilia Macfarlane July 8, 2013 at 3:26 PM LOL Robert....I love your wit and your limericks. Hugs

Lucilla Carrillo July 7, 2013 at 6:51 PM Hi Robert; This is good. I thought you were going to write about President Grant. I went to visit his home, when I lived up mNorth. They say that at one time he was the town drunk. Thank you for liking ( Horse Deal ) Lucilla

Sara Kendrick July 7, 2013 at 1:54 PM Cute one..Enjoyed reading this one today..Being intoxicated makes a person do and say things that they would not normally do and say..I hope at this time that you and Vera are just fine..Sara

Nette Onclaud July 2, 2013 at 12:31 PM hello, robert.. been a while and here i am tickled by your usual hilarious play, lol... :) hugggs

Ilene Bauer July 1, 2013 at 12:26 PM ha! funny one, bob!

Tahera Mannan June 30, 2013 at 10:50 PM Hahahaha. Real good one to brighten up a dull Monday morning.

Skat A June 30, 2013 at 6:55 PM love the ending Bob H.. Thank you for sharing <3 ~SKAT~ <3