Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

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
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Placed No. 3 in Francine Robert's "Valentine's Day Limerick" Contest - Jan 2011

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James Fraser January 27, 2011 at 2:19 PM Many congrats Robert on your fine win in Francine's contest....:)

Carol Sunshine Brown January 27, 2011 at 9:30 AM Congratulations Bob on your win in Francine's contest "Valentine's Day Limerick". Love, Carol

Wilma Neels January 27, 2011 at 5:49 AM Awesome write Bob, congratulations on your 3rd place win ;)

Elaine George January 26, 2011 at 3:57 PM I hope she is worth it. Congrat's on your big win, Lainie

John Freeman January 26, 2011 at 8:41 AM Bob Congratulations to thee, in the top three. smile, Agape, Moses

Kory Calhoun January 26, 2011 at 8:03 AM Hi Robert - Congratulations on your BIG WIN in Francine's contest. Best wishes, KC

Robert Pettit January 26, 2011 at 1:32 AM The effects of inflation. You have described them well in this winning limerick. Congratulations.

Joyce Johnson January 25, 2011 at 10:08 PM That is right and now we get them by email free. Congratulations onyour win. Love, Joyce

Andrea Dietrich January 25, 2011 at 9:46 PM GOOD win, Robert. My congratulations. Luv, Andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 25, 2011 at 7:27 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 January 25, 2011 at 7:13 PM Congratulations on the third place win in the contest, Bob

Francine Roberts January 25, 2011 at 5:52 PM congrats Bob onb your 3rd place win in my Valentines day contest

Debbie Guzzi January 23, 2011 at 4:52 PM ohh I doubt that Sarge! Light & Love

Ralph Taylor January 23, 2011 at 8:34 AM Your usual excellent entry, my friend. Good luck. Enjoyed. Ralphie

Andrea Dietrich January 21, 2011 at 6:00 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 January 21, 2011 at 2:35 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 January 21, 2011 at 10:41 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