Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Clerihew

Why Cletus O'Toole Religiously Attends Church

Most folks attend church to worship and praise the Lord as a general rule,

But this is not necessarily the case for God-fearing Deacon Cletus O'Toole.

He religiously goes to church every Sunday to take a nap (such is his nerve!),

And partake of potluck suppers and to quaff the coffee and donuts they serve!

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Indiana Shaw August 27, 2021 at 1:16 PM I love a person that lets rip with their humorous thoughts, and you Bob, are full of them, adds laughter to ones otherwise dull day . . . ; )

Panagiota Romios November 21, 2020 at 8:40 AM Wonderful...enjoyed this Bob. Pangie xx Robert L. Hinshaw November 21, 2020 at 9:45 AM Thank you as always, Pangie, for your gracious comment - Bob

Lindsay Laurie November 19, 2020 at 4:38 PM G’day Bob … Cletus sure has the game sown up. Counting the donations with a full belly - thank you Bob; keep the facts coming - Lindsay Robert L. Hinshaw November 20, 2020 at 11:41 AM Yep, he prefers food for his tummy viz z viz grub for his soul. Thanks, Lindsay and best on you - Bob

Tom Cunningham November 19, 2020 at 12:42 PM Some preachers do drone on a bit, lol Hope you're well Bob. Tom Robert L. Hinshaw November 19, 2020 at 1:59 PM Thank you Tom for stopping by. You are right about the droning! Abe Lincoln one time commented that he would like to see preachers in the pulpit swinging their arms in the air and yelling like they were swatting a swarm of bees! Now that would sure keep one awake! Doing OK here and hope you are keeping well too. Bob

Ilene Bauer November 19, 2020 at 11:45 AM i'm sure that cletus is not alone in his reasons for attending, bob! very funny! Robert L. Hinshaw November 19, 2020 at 1:56 PM Thanks, Ilene. I attend my church only via you-tube each Sunday. My, how I miss the coffee and donuts! Bob H

Carolyn Devonshire November 19, 2020 at 10:06 AM Poor Cletus! It sounds like he's in the wrong line of work if he falls asleep in church. Enjoyed your witty clerihew, Bob! Hugs, Carolyn (Small package is on the way to you.) Robert L. Hinshaw November 19, 2020 at 11:29 AM Thanks Carolyn - many thanks for your continued support and encouragement. I'll advise when the package is received - Bob

L Milton Hankins November 18, 2020 at 6:41 PM Love it! Lots of O'Tooles in church on Sunday morning. I should know! Good one, Robert! Robert L. Hinshaw November 19, 2020 at 9:16 AM Thank you, Milton. It was written with considerable tongue in cheek. Best to you - Bob

Caren Krutsinger November 18, 2020 at 6:00 PM So many go places for a variety of reasons. I enjoyed the trueness in this one. Robert L. Hinshaw November 19, 2020 at 9:17 AM Thank you, Caren, for your very appropriate comment! Best to you - Bob

Gershon Wolf November 18, 2020 at 5:23 PM Cletus is nobody's fool. He certainly knows why 'Church is cool!' Thanks for the chuckle, Bob. Brotherhood and Love, Gershon Robert L. Hinshaw November 18, 2020 at 5:40 PM Old Clete eschews food for the soul and "chewses" to "chew" on the goodies! Thanks Gershon. Brotherhood and Love, indeed - Bob Robert L. Hinshaw November 18, 2020 at 5:35 PM

Alexis Y. November 18, 2020 at 4:01 PM Lol! Robert, This is funny! I enjoyed the read:-)Alexis Robert L. Hinshaw November 18, 2020 at 5:35 PM Thank you as always Alexis for taking time to read my nonsense. Happy Thanksgiving - Bob

Jan Allison November 18, 2020 at 3:44 PM ha ha ha love it:-) hugs Jan xx Robert L. Hinshaw November 18, 2020 at 3:45 PM Thank you Jan - I know a few folks who practice their religion in this manner. Bob H