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True Love

For true love the sailor often prayed. He'd too often been betrayed! So he searched from sea to sea, And once on a drunken spree, Woke up betrothed to a mermaid! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired (© All Rights Reserved)

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Skat A

Date: 3/10/2010 3:37:00 PM

This one is true, with a funny twist. I do hope u succeed adding your wife. I know good poetry when I read it. When it is not catchy I will not read one. I do believe poetry should always have rhyme. No matter the category...

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/1/2010 10:55:00 AM

I'm confused. I don't see this poem listed in the winners' circle now and it surely was there. Maybe I need a vacation. Love, Carolyn

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 3/1/2010 5:42:00 AM

funny, good job

James Fraser

Date: 3/1/2010 3:43:00 AM

Kool Limerick Robert, i am delighted for you being placed in Carolyn's fine contest >> James

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 3/1/2010 12:14:00 AM

It’s a fish eat fish world out there! Congratulations , you swam to the top of the pond with your winning placement in Carolyn Devonshire’s Sea Tale Limerick contest. (Imagine bubbles floating around the following words!) Bask in the fun of the winner’s circle. You deserve it. Big Smiles! Lovingly, Dane Ann

Gerard Keogh Jr.

Date: 2/28/2010 9:31:00 PM

Congratulations, Robert, on this as it has the feel and surface appeal of a classic limerick. Solid job, this is. I had a lot of fun with this contest. Best wishes to you. Regards, Gerard.

Iolanda Scripca

Date: 2/28/2010 8:09:00 PM

Wow! Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest. Sea you!!! Love, Iolanda

John Freeman

Date: 2/28/2010 6:51:00 PM

Awesome poem Robert, congratulation on your place. Sincere, Agape, Moses

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/28/2010 6:39:00 PM

Congrats Bob on your winning poem in the Limerick contest.. a funny and amusing tale and a wonderful win to enjoy.. luv.. "Sweetheart"

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/28/2010 6:16:00 PM

That'll teach him to drink while sailing! Congratulations on your success in my contest. Love, Carolyn

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 2/28/2010 6:14:00 PM

Good going Bob, Did he go through with the marriage? Congrats on your win. BG

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/27/2010 6:45:00 PM

Good entry Bob for the Limerick contest.. an enjoyable and funny read.. good luck to u..luv.. "Sweetheart"

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/25/2010 5:32:00 PM

Great sea Limerick. Good luck in the contest. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara