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To Jail With No Bail

Beat spouse Called louse In funk Got drunk Left bar Drove car Cop stopped Got popped Smelled booze Bad news Tests muffed Handcuffed To jail No bail Court date Learned fate Judge gowned And frowned One year Oh dear Confined He pined Short shrift Wife miffed Entry for Caren Krutsinger's "Try A New Style" Contest

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/22/2020 1:34:00 PM

I love this poem Robert - I have composed a similar poem a while ago but had no clue it was a footle - enjoyed this write immensely. Take care, Blessings, Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/8/2020 9:02:00 PM

Terrific footle, Bob! And to think that this is the first time you tried one. Wow. Impressive! Cheers, Gershon

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 6/8/2020 9:11:00 PM

Thank you, Gershon! Stay tuned - I'm about to put another on the net titled Star-Crossed Cruise. Take great care -Bob

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/8/2020 10:34:00 AM

Good Luck Robert. This is extremely well done! Pulling for you in this one! Panagiota xoxo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/7/2020 3:58:00 PM

hey, you never did footles before. Well, you sure pulled it off HERE! wish I had got into this contest in time. It sure filled fast. You did great here.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 6/7/2020 4:13:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea, I always cherish your comments. Footles are fun (and challenging to do) and I hope can come up with more. Have a grand week ahead and all weeks to follow! Bob H

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/6/2020 5:30:00 PM

Hello Bob, it's been awhile. I'm glad to see you are still here. I'm much enjoying your footles. I have a cousin who went to jail for the reason above. He got a monitor and I think it tracks if he is drinking. Always a pleasure to read... Love LINDA

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 6/6/2020 5:38:00 PM

Gosh, its great to hear from you, PD!!! Welcome back. Hope to see more of your wonderful poetry. In the meantime stay safe. Hugs Bob

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 6/4/2020 8:32:00 PM

G'day Bob … an all too common story and so well told with so few words. Really well done for those who never seem to learn - thanks Bob - Lindsay

Jan Allison

Date: 6/4/2020 1:32:00 PM

fabulous string of footles its amazing how so few words can tell a great story:-) hugs jan xx

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 6/4/2020 2:28:00 PM

Thanks, Jan. Hope I can come up with others. Good on you always - Bob

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/4/2020 4:51:00 AM

Haha loved it, so few words said so much. Hope you're well Robert. Tom

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 6/4/2020 11:16:00 AM

Thanks Tom. I appreciate your commenting on this nonsense. Stay safe - Bob H

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/4/2020 4:15:00 AM

What a terrific Footle this is Robert! One of the best I have seen carry a story to the end. Bravo! Brilliant my friend! xxoo

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 6/4/2020 11:16:00 AM

Thank you, Connie. Footles are a challenge to write but challenges keep me going! Best to you - Bob H