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Valentine's Day Lament

When I was younger and times more sublime You could buy ten valentines for a dime Alas, those days are forgone Now many things I must pawn To buy gems or she considers me slime Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved Placed No. 3 in Francine Robert's "Valentine's Day Limerick" Contest - Jan 2011

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James Fraser

Date: 1/27/2011 2:19:00 PM

Many congrats Robert on your fine win in Francine's contest....:)

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 1/27/2011 9:30:00 AM

Congratulations Bob on your win in Francine's contest "Valentine's Day Limerick". Love, Carol

Wilma Neels

Date: 1/27/2011 5:49:00 AM

Awesome write Bob, congratulations on your 3rd place win ;)

Elaine George

Date: 1/26/2011 3:57:00 PM

I hope she is worth it. Congrat's on your big win, Lainie

John Freeman

Date: 1/26/2011 8:41:00 AM

Bob Congratulations to thee, in the top three. smile, Agape, Moses

Kory Calhoun

Date: 1/26/2011 8:03:00 AM

Hi Robert - Congratulations on your BIG WIN in Francine's contest. Best wishes, KC

Robert Pettit

Date: 1/26/2011 1:32:00 AM

The effects of inflation. You have described them well in this winning limerick. Congratulations.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 1/25/2011 10:08:00 PM

That is right and now we get them by email free. Congratulations onyour win. Love, Joyce

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/25/2011 9:46:00 PM

GOOD win, Robert. My congratulations. Luv, Andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 1/25/2011 7:27:00 PM

Congrats Bob on your super special win in the Valentine Day contest with yet another unique and awesome write my friend..enjoy with luv..

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 1/25/2011 7:13:00 PM

Congratulations on the third place win in the contest, Bob

Francine Roberts

Date: 1/25/2011 5:52:00 PM

congrats Bob onb your 3rd place win in my Valentines day contest

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 1/23/2011 4:52:00 PM

ohh I doubt that Sarge! Light & Love

Ralph Taylor

Date: 1/23/2011 8:34:00 AM

Your usual excellent entry, my friend. Good luck. Enjoyed. Ralphie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/21/2011 6:00:00 PM

OH, I do miss those days, Robert. And also in grade school, we had such cuter ones that we gave out to each of our classmates. Did you do that?

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/21/2011 2:35:00 PM

Pluck a dandelion from the backyard, give her a big hug and tell her how much you love her and that's all she really needs. You slime? Never! Very funny poem, Bob. Best wishes in Francine's contest. Love, Carolyn

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 1/21/2011 10:41:00 AM

The weekend is upon us once again and I hope yours is wonderful and that you might find the inspiration to keep writing your excellent poetry. It was a pleasure to read your poetry this morning Bob. Love, Carol