Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

The Unsinkable Titanic

'Twas claimed Titanic was unsinkable.
 
   To think otherwise was unthinkable!

      Alas, she met her fate,

         Because she swerved too late!

            Tangling with ice cubes proved it sinkable!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired

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Andrea Dietrich February 23, 2016 at 5:23 PM this is a GREAT limerick, Robert. Well done.

Paul Callus February 14, 2016 at 3:14 PM Enjoyed this limerick, Robert. Shows that too much self-praise can burst our bubble! Now we are looking forward to see the fate of Titanic II....regards // paul

Lindsay Laurie February 12, 2016 at 5:08 PM G'day Bob ... the salesmen done a good job but unfortunately their product didn't reach expectations - thanks Bob - Lindsay

Timothy Hicks February 12, 2016 at 11:26 AM ... and they didn't even pack the proper amount of lifeboats! A very frank limerick. A cautionary tale against being too prideful.

Barbara Gorelick February 3, 2016 at 10:25 PM You too are unsinkable...this is good Mr Hinshaw! BG

Jan Allison February 3, 2016 at 6:22 PM Fabulous limerick Bob :-) hugs jan xx Robert L. Hinshaw February 3, 2016 at 7:00 PM thank you Jan. I really appreciate your support - Bob h

Daniel Turner February 3, 2016 at 5:55 PM Probably left the water undrinkable. Love the limerick, Mr. Bob.

Poet Destroyer A February 3, 2016 at 5:36 PM Hi Bob H., awesome limerick, however, it was a tragic when the unsinkable titanic sunk. The irony of one's word. Love LINDA