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Truer Words Were Never Spoken Through Falser Teeth

If on history books we can rely

     'Tis said Washington never told a lie

          He had false teeth it is said

               Yet uttered truths from his head

                    But pols now with 'wisdom' teeth are so sly

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 7/18/2011 4:50:00 PM

Too funny, glad I don't have them! :)

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 7/18/2011 4:50:00 PM

Too funny, glad I don't have them! :)

Sunflower Poetess

Date: 7/17/2011 11:35:00 AM

Enjoy the humor and wit in your poems. Thanks for sharing. And thanks for your kind comments on my write 'on being love' Love, Glenna

Don Johnson

Date: 7/16/2011 3:53:00 PM

Funny man Bob yo is a regular Bob Hope. yes our pollys lie n lie 2... only way of getting by, should be made to suck on soap! slather em a bit:) on ya mate, Don

Kyle Kriticos

Date: 7/16/2011 3:29:00 PM

Hahah I enjoyed reading that. You definately have the gift of expression :)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 7/16/2011 3:17:00 PM

we need a George Washington on Capitol Hill right now Bob ... great piece honoring G.W. and interesting facts relayed as well luv.. enjoying your weekend hopefully..did u master the Nook yet?

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 7/16/2011 1:48:00 PM

Lovely piece with humor and wit on the present day affairs, Bob

Joyce Johnson

Date: 7/16/2011 11:32:00 AM

We have backed ouselves into a corner. Since only the richest can afford to run, we have given away the power of the common man. Great limerick and thank you for your kind comments on "My Mama, the Nurse".