Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

What Did You Do In the War, Daddy

"What did you do in the big war, Daddy?"

   (Is often asked by a soldier's laddie.)

      "I'm proud you asked me that son;

         I packed a golf bag and gun,

           Since I was the Gen'ral's guard and caddy!"

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Lindsay Laurie February 1, 2019 at 12:21 AM G'day Robert … did you show the General where he was going wrong with his golf. I thought that may be the reason you carried a gun as well - thanks Robert - Lindsay

Jack Horne January 22, 2019 at 3:35 PM LOL, a sure winner for any limerick contest here, my friend. I hope you are doing well. Mum has Alzheimers & a benign brain tumour but we're both doing OK : )

Andrea Dietrich January 18, 2019 at 6:40 PM this is SO cute, and clever! Robert L. Hinshaw January 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM Thanks, Andrea. Your support and encouragement mean a lot to me. Bob

Sara Kendrick January 18, 2019 at 2:04 PM Ha! Ha!! Cute one. Enjoyed reading your work. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Line Gauthier January 16, 2019 at 2:49 AM I like this a lot, Robert. Really well done.

Kim Rodrigues January 15, 2019 at 8:23 PM Interesting!