Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Clerihew

W C Fields

W C Fields loved his booze

   And was known to be a recluse

      He despised women, kids and mutts

         Of that there were no ifs, ands or buts

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Placed No. 2 in Andrea Dietrich's "Seeking A New Crop Of Clerihews" Contest - Oct 2012

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Carol Sunshine Brown October 23, 2012 at 6:29 AM Congratulations on your winning poem in Andrea's "Fresh Crop of Clerihews" contest Bob. Love, Carol

Jon A Cavanaugh October 22, 2012 at 9:16 PM Congratulations on your win.

Robert Johnson October 22, 2012 at 10:21 AM He was a contankerous old ... . :) Congrats on your 2nd place Robert. Bob, Bobby. Robert sounds so formal to me. :) What's a Bob to do.

Kash Poet October 22, 2012 at 9:44 AM Very good Clerihew Bob!Congrats on your big win.

Black Eyed Susan October 22, 2012 at 8:01 AM good one! congrats on your win robert!

Barbara Gorelick October 22, 2012 at 7:16 AM Well done Mr Bob. Congrats on another fine win. BG

Tahera Mannan October 22, 2012 at 2:25 AM Many congrats dear Robert for this wonderful win.

Ilene Bauer October 21, 2012 at 3:17 PM very funny, as usual, bob! congrats on your win in the contest!

Poet Destroyer A October 21, 2012 at 12:20 PM BOB H., , congratulations with your awesome win in Andrea's "Fresh Crop of Clerihews" contest.. enjoyed all her winners and the people they wrote about... always~ :-) PD"

Connie Marcum Wong October 21, 2012 at 5:31 AM Big kudos on your fabulous win with this great entry Robert!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart October 21, 2012 at 3:06 AM CONGRATS BOB ON A GREAT WIN FOR THIS WITTY WRITE LUV .. SUPER FUNNY

Andrea Dietrich October 20, 2012 at 10:08 PM Robert, I believe this is the best clerihew of yours I've yet seen!! thanks so much for contributing it in my contest and congrats on your BIG win.

Gwendolen Song October 19, 2012 at 8:37 PM This Clerihew evoked some great responses...enjoying our Clerihew fun once again...here's to you, Robert...Hope all is well at your house...let the countdown begin!!!! gwendolen

Carol Eastman October 12, 2012 at 6:12 PM This one fits Fields to a Tee from everything I've ever heard. Well done... But I've enjoyed all I've ever read of yours. You're gifted.

Robert Pettit October 6, 2012 at 4:48 AM That Philadelphia native never had anything good to say about his birthplace. Good write Bob.

Harry Horsman October 4, 2012 at 3:43 AM i can picture him, as i read this, Robert.. you certainly brought him back to life....

Gwendolen Song September 30, 2012 at 6:52 PM hahahah....WC was quite the guy!! I believe I married his offspring! (shhhhHHH!) haha Great 'hew, Robert!

Kathryn Collins September 30, 2012 at 7:28 AM Hi Bob - Been gone a while. This is great. Cheers! Kathy

Cecilia Macfarlane September 28, 2012 at 8:39 AM "I certainly do not drink all the time. I have to sleep you know"~ W C Fields.......awesome write on him Robert. Hugs

Sara Kendrick September 27, 2012 at 5:24 PM Enjoyed reading your contest entry..Reads like a winner..Great choice..Sara

Nette Onclaud September 27, 2012 at 4:10 AM love this guy fields, bob.. he had a wry sense of humor like you and was a great comedian, perhaps next to chaplain during the 40's... enjoyed your fun sketch of him... a winning bet!..:) huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen September 26, 2012 at 4:07 PM Good bob - well done - // oxox love Anne-Lise :)

Terry O'Leary September 26, 2012 at 1:59 PM And what were his bad point?... ;-> Terry (good poem)

Russell Sivey September 26, 2012 at 1:41 PM This is a fantastic entry for Andrea's contest! I really enjoyed the delightful nature of this incredible poem my friend! What a fabulous piece, Great Work!!

Lucilla Carrillo September 26, 2012 at 12:26 PM Robert; This is a good write on W.C. Fields. He was pretty mean. Is he dead? I am not sure. Have a great day, Lucilla Robert Pettit October 6, 2012 at 4:50 AM He died back in 1946. That was ten years before I was born.